1953 JEEP DJ check transmission fluid

B
LUBRICATION B-3.
SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE

Perform
the following operations at the mileage shown. Two thousand miles equals
3,200
km.

SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE

OPERATION
VEHICLE
^ n>
MILEAGE
IN
THOUSANDS

6 8 10 12 24 30
Check Wheel Nut Torque*
Check
Fluid
Level
in Battery X Check
Fluid
Level
in Brake Master Cylinder0. X
Service
Cooling
System X Service Tires X

Lubricate
Distributor
Cam Lubricator (F4-134) X
Lubricate
Steering Linkage X

Lubricate
Propeller Shaft Universal Joints X

Lubricate
Propeller Shaft
Slip
Joints ; X
Lubricate
Tie Rod and Drag
Link
Sockets................................... X Change Engine
Oil
and
Filter,
and Service Air Cleaner (F4 134 Engine)** X
Change Engine Oil and
Filter,
and Service Air Cleaner (V6-225 Engine)**....
Check Brake Operation and Pedal
Free
Play X Check
Clutch
Pedal
Free
Play. .... X
Check all
V-Belt
Tensions X
Check Exhaust Emission System
(If
so equipped)*** \ X
Service Positive
Crankcase
Vent
Valve
and Breather . .' X
Road Test
Including
a Check of all Instrument
Lights
and Controls X Tune-up Engine
Check Operation of
Manifold
Heat
Control
Valve

Clean
Exterior of Radiator

Align
Headlights • Check Brake
Linings
,
Check Exhaust System for Leaks Replace Canister Air
Filter
(F. E. E. C. System)
Check
Axle
U-Bolt
Torque. Check Lubricaunt
Level
of Front
Axle
Universal Joints
Check Shock Absorber Mountings and Bushings Check Front and
Rear
Spring Bushings

Lubricate
Distributor
(V6-225).
Replace Spark, Plugs
Check Charging and Starting Circuits
Lubricate
Tailgate Latch, Supports and Hinges.

Lubricate
Door and
Hood
Hinge Pivots ;
Lubricate
Glove Compartment Door Latch

Lubricate
Heater Controls •

Lubricate
Windshield
Wiper and Washer Controls
Clean,
Repack and
Adjust
Wheel Bearings
Change Transmission and Transfer Lubricant. .
Replace
Dry-Type
Air Cleaner • Check Lubricant
Level
of
Differential

Lubricate
Transfer
Case
Shift
LeArer
Control
C«se.
. , . . . . . . . .
Continuing
each
2,000 miles

Continuing
each
6,000 miles

Continuing
each
24,000 miles

X
Continuing
each
30,000 miles
•Check after the
first
200 miles [320
km.
J
of operation.
If
wheel or wheels are changed for any
reason,
have
wheel nut torque rechecked after an additional two hundred miles of operation
••Service mileage shown or every 60 days, whichever occurs
first.

•••Maintenance check on emission system must be performed per
information
in this manual. "See text for brakes.

"Nj
^Miles
2,000
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
Kilometers

3,200
9,600
19,200
28,800
38,400 48,000

B-9.
Engine Oil

For
maximum
engine
protection under all driving conditions encountered during the recommended

oil
change intervals, it is necessary to use only

"MS"
certified
sequence-tested
oils. The term
"MS"
must appear on the oil container singly or

in
conjunction with other designations. "MS" des­
ignated oils are heavy-duty detergent oils that are
formulated to withstand all service conditions in
modern powerplants. Engine oils designated only
as
"ML"
and/or
"MM"
are not recommended and should not be used except in an emergency when

"MS"
oil is not available. Certified
sequence-tested

engine
oils are described on their containers by

such
phrases as:
meets,
exceeds,
excels, or has
proven superior in the
test
requirements,
test
sequences, MS Service
tests,
standards, and service

requirements,
of automotive manufacturers, auto­
makers,
or car manufacturers for MS service or
Service
MS.
It
may be necessary to change
engine
oil more
frequently than normally recommended, depending upon the type and quality of oil used, the severity
of operation conditions, if the
engine
is used for
short
periods in cold weather, or if the
engine
is allowed to idle for excessive periods.

Always
drain
the crankcase while the
engine
is hot since
dirt
and contaminants are then more
likely
to be held in suspension and therefore
will

drain
out more completely.
Drain
the crankcase as follows:

a.
Position the
drain
receptacle under the
drain

plug.

b.
Remove the
drain
plug using the correct size

wrench.
Be careful of hot oil.
c.
Carefully
clean the
drain
plug. Inspect and

replace
the gasket, if deteriorated.
d.
When the oil has drained, replace and tighten
the crankcase
drain
plug. 12

'Jeep*
UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

B
solvent.
Wrap
the polyurethane element in a clean

dry
cloth and
squeeze
to remove all possible sol­
vent. Do not wring the element or it may
become
torn.
After cleaning, oil the polyurethane element

liberally
with
engine
oil
(SAE
10W30) and
squeeze

to evenly distribute the oil through the element and to remove
excess
oil. The element should be damp

with
oil, not dripping.
Install
the polyurethane element on the paper element, taking care to have
edges
of the polyurethane element over the plastic end plates of the paper element.

Replace
the complete air cleaner element assembly every
24,000
miles
[38.400
km.]. Replace more
frequently if there is any apparent damage or evidence of plugging.

The
crankcase ventilation filter should be replaced, not cleaned, every
6,000
miles
[9.600
km.]. The
filter
is located inside the air cleaner housing.
12992

FIG.
B-7—DRY-TYPE
AIR
CLEANER DAUNTLESS
V-6
ENGINE

1—
Crankcase
Ventilation
Filter

2—
Polyurethane
Element

3—
Paper
Element
B-27.
Steering
Gear

Check
that the steering gear lubricant is at the
level of the fill-hole. If not, add lubricant to the
level of the fill-hole with the lubricant recom­ mended in the
Lubrication
Specifications. If abnor­

mally
low, check the steering gear for possibility
of leaks.

B-28.
Cooling System
Check
the coolant level in the
radiator.
It should be

half
an inch below the neck. If not,
fill
the radiator
to
half
inch below the neck with the proper coolant.

Refer
to Section G.

If
the level of the coolant is abnormally low, check
the radiator,
hoses
and water pump for possible
leaks.
If a leak is suspected, refer to Section G.

B-29.
Clean
Exterior
of Radiator

For
proper cooling efficiency the radiator should be cleaned of foreign objects. Refer to Section G.

B-30.
Transmission
and
Transfer Case
Lubricant
Level
Cheek

•
Refer to Par. B-31 through B-33 as applicable.
B-31.
General

All
transfer cases and transmissions should be

serviced
separately even though drilled passages
are
provided for oil circulation
between
some
trans­
mission and the transfer case housings. Procedure

from
the appropriate Par. below should be fol­ lowed to check the lubricant level of the various

types
of transfer cases and transmissions.
If
the transfer case or transmission fluid levels
are
found to be abnormally low, check both units
for any possible leaks.

B-32.
Transfer
Case
:

The
transfer case fill-hole is located on the right side of the transfer case housing. To check the
lubricant
level, remove the
fill
plug.
Lubricant

should be level with this fill-hole. If not, bring up to level by adding make-up lubricant as specified

in
the
Lubrication
Specifications.

B-33.
Transmission

The
transmission fill-hole is located on the right side of the transmission housing. To check the
lubricant
level, remove the
fill
plug.
Lubricant

should be level with this fill-hole. If not, bring
up to level by adding make-up
lubricant
as specified
in
the
Lubrication
Specifications.

B-34.
Transmission and Transfer
Case
Lubricant
Change

•
Refer to Par. B-35 through B-37 as applicable.

B-35.
General

Transfer
case and transmission lubricants should
be changed at the same time.

B-36.
Transfer
Case

To
drain
the transfer case, first remove the transfer
case fill-hole plug and then the transfer case
drain-

hole
plug. Let all fluid
drain
from case.
Then
install
the transfer case drainhole plug, and
refill
the
transfer
case through the fill-hole using the correct

lubricant
as specified in the
Lubrication
Specifica­
tions.

At
30,000
mile
[48,000
km.] intervals lube the

transfer
case shift levers with
Lubriplate
No.
130AA.
Late
models have a lube fitting. To lube
older models, (without lube fitting) remove the

bottom
cover of the case, clean thoroughly and
pack
case
full
of lubricant.

B-37.
Transmission (3-Speed)

To
change the lubricant on all vehicles equipped

with
a three speed synchromesh transmission,
drain

the old fluid by first removing the fill-hole plug

and
then removing the drainhole plug. Since on

some
transmissions there are drilled passages be­ tween the transmission and transfer case that allow

oil
to circulate
between
the two units, the transfer
case should be drained before refilling the trans­

mission.

When
all the fluid is completely drained, replace
the drainhole plugs only. For the correct specifi­
cations and quantity, refer to the
Lubrication
Specifications. 15

B

LUBRICATION
Note:
Hard
shifting of the transmission gear in
cold weather is a positive indication that the
lubri­

cant
is of the wrong viscosity or of poor quality

which
allows it to congeal.

B-38.
Optional
4-Speed
Transmission
and
Transfer Case

The
four-speed transmission and transfer case re­

quire
separate lubrication for each unit as
they
have no cross-over oil passage. At each transmission
service check, the
fill
plugs of
both
four-speed

transmission
and transfer case should be pulled
and
the lubricant refilled to level if necessary.

B-39.
Transfer
Case
Linkage

The
transfer case shift linkage should be lubricated

periodically.
All
bearing surfaces that are assembled
with
studs and cotter pins should be disassembled, cleaned, and coated with a
good
waterproof grease.

The
bearing surfaces that cannot be disassembled
should be lubricated with a lubricant that
will
penetrate the bearing
area.
These bearings include
the two on the cross shaft assembly and the
threaded stud.

The
type
of penetrating lubricant recommended is
DuPont
"PM 7", No. 2911, or its equivalent.

B-40.
Brake Master Cylinder

Clean
the top of the
fill
cap and also the housing

area
around it. Remove the cap and observe the
fluid
level. It should be
half
an inch
below
the top
of the fill-hole. If not, add brake fluid to
half
inch
[1,3 cm.]
below
the top of the fill-hole. Use
only heavy-duty brake fluid conforming to speci­
fication
SAE-J-1703.
Be sure to handle the brake

fluid
in clean dispensers and containers that
will
not introduce even the
slightest
amount of other

liquids
or foreign particles. Replace and tighten
the
fill
cap.

B-41.
Adjust Brakes

Refer
to Section P.
B-42.
Brake Linings

Refer
to Section P.

B-43.
Adjust Clutch

Refer
to Section I.

B-44.
Clutch Cross Shaft (Lever Type)

Lubricate
the clutch cross shaft in accordance with
specifications given in the
Lubrication
chart: see
Item
1. Chassis Bearings.

B-45.
Tie Rod and Drag
Link
Sockets

The
tie rod and drag
link
sockets
are equipped

with
lubrication
fittings
and should be lubricated

per
specifications given in the
Lubrication
chart: see Item 1. Chassis Bearings.
B-46.
Front
and
Rear Spring
Bushings

The
condition of the spring bushings is indicated
by the alignment of the spring pivot and spring
shackle
bolts.
Check
the alignment of
these
bolts,

and
check that nuts are
tightened
securely.

B-47.
Spring
Shackles

Rubber
bushings are provided on the spring
shackles.
These rubber bushings have no lubrication
fitting and it is very important that
they
never be lubricated.

B-48.
Shock Absorbers

Visually
check for broken mounts or bolts, worn

or
missing bushings on the shock absorbers. Refer
to Section S.

B-49.
Front and
Rear
Axle
U-Bolts

Torque
the front and
rear
axle U-bolts. Refer to Section S.

B-50. Front
and
Rear
Axle
Differentials
—
Lubricant Levels

The
lubricant
level of all front and
rear
differentials should be at the level of the fill-hole.

B-51.
Front and
Rear
Axle
Differentials
—
Changing
Lubricant
B-52.
Conventional Differentials

To
remove the lubricant from the front or
rear
differential,
it is necessary to remove the housing cover. Let the lubricant
drain
out, and then flush
the differential with a flushing oil or light
engine

oil
to clean out the housing
(except
Powr-Lok
or
Trac-Lok
Differentials). Do not use water, steam,
kerosene, or
gasoline
for flushing.

Reinstall
the housing cover, replacing the gasket whenever necessary, torquing the cover
bolts
to 15 to 25 lb-ft. [2,1 a 3,4 kg-m.].
Remove the filler plug, and
refill
the differential
housing as specified in the
Lubrication
Specifica­
tions.

B-53.
Powr-Lok
or
Trac-Lok Differential

Some vehicles may be equipped with the
Powr-Lok

or
Trac-Lok
Differential as optional equipment.
Special
lubricant and ordinary multipurpose gear

lubricants
must
not be used. Use only
'Jeep*
Differ­

ential
Oil,
Part
No. 94557.

Powr-Lok
or
Trac-Lok
differentials may be cleaned
only by disassembling the unit and wiping with
clean
rags. Do not flush the unit. Refer to Sec­
tion N.

B-54.
Front Axle Universal Joint
—
Lube

Check
the level of the front axle universal joint
lubricant
at each front wheel by removing the
fill-hole plug. The lubricant should be level with
the fill-hole. If required, add lubricant as specified

in
Lubrication
Specifications.

B-55.
Front
Axle
Universal
Joint
— Service

On
all 4-wheel drive vehicles the front axle
uni­

versal
joint should be serviced by removing the shaft and thoroughly cleaning the universal joints

and
housing. For the correct procedures, refer to
Section M. 16

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL
SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

P The
standard parking brakes (Fig. P-3) consist of
cable-controlled linkage for applying the rear wheel

brake
shoes
mechanically. A single cable from the

parking
brake control lever is connected, by means of an equalizer, to cables leading to individual rear

brakes.
A lever attached to the secondary
shoe,

with a link acting against the
primary
shoe,
expands the
shoes
into
contact with the drums.
P-4.
Transmission Brake

The
transmission brake is mechanically operated
by a hand lever through a cable and conduit and is mounted at the rear output bearing housing on the
transfer case. The transmission brake and its
linkage are shown in Fig. P-4.
P-5.
Brake Maintenance
No brake can be
expected
to work well when grease
or oil is allowed to leak
into
the drum from the rear axle. Little braking friction can be obtained

between
brakes and drums when the surface is
covered with grease and oil. For this reason, take
care
not to over-lubricate wheel bearings, forcing

lubricant
past seals. Also, check condition of seals

if
leak is suspected or whenever brake drums

are
pulled.
Whenever
wheels
are removed, it is advisable to
wash the drums with a suitable solvent so that all
grease and dirt are removed. Linings with any
evidence of grease or oil on them should be replaced.
The
hydraulic system should be kept free of dirt

and
moisture.
Use only SAE standard J-1703 Hydraulic
Brake
Fluid.

Caution:
Keep mineral oils, gasoline, or kerosene
out of the system as
they
cause rubber cups to

soften,
swell, and distort, resulting in failure.
P-6.
Brake
Service

To
service the brakes,
follow
the procedure
below:

a.
Check the fluid level in the brake master cylin­
der.
See Lubrication Section, Par. B-40.
b. Check brake pedal adjustment. See Par. P-9.
c. Check brake pedal travel. If the pedal travels more than halfway to the floor, the brake system
must be checked and the self adjusting star wheel mechanisms checked for binding, also the brake
linings should be inspected as
they
may be badly

worn.
How much lining is
left
can only be deter­ mined by visually inspecting the linings. See Par.
P-l6 for relining brakes.

d.
If the brakes pull to one side after adjustment, check tire pressures. All tires must be inflated to recommended pressures to ensure even braking. If
the condition persists, examine the brake linings
for foreign material and clean as necessary. If clean­
ing
does
not correct the condition the linings should be replaced. If the side pull persists, check front
wheel alignment and balance.
e. Check the brake system for leaks by applying a steady pressure on the brake pedal. A leak in the
system
will
allow the pedal to "fall away". If the pedal "falls away" check for a leaking wheel cylin­
der.
Remove
wheels
and drums and carefully check
each cylinder. Also examine all lines and fittings.

Rebuild
or replace all wheel cylinders (Par. P-21)

if
one is
defective
as
they
are all probably in poor condition. If the leak has allowed brake fluid to get
on the linings, the linings
will
have to be replaced.
f. A
"spongy"
brake pedal indicates the pressure of air in the hydraulic system.
This
condition must
be corrected by bleeding the brakes. See Par. P-7.
g. Should the brakes
become
locked so that the vehicle cannot be moved, the brakes may be re­
leased by opening the bleeder screw on any one of the wheel cylinders. Before the vehicle is driven, correct the cause of the condition. The cause may
3
14 15 16 17 18
4
10796

1—
Cable
and Conduit
2—
Hand
Brake
Clip

3—
Hand
Brake
Bracket
4—
Hand
Brake
Handle Assembly 5—
Rear
Cap
6—
Drive
Gear
Bushing
7—
Driven
Gear

8—
Driven
Gear
Sleeve
FIG.
P-4—TRANSMISSION
BRAKE

9—Backing
Plate
10— Shoe and
Lining

11—
Lever
End Return Spring
12—
Brake
Drum
13— Bolt 14—
Rear
Companion Flange
15—
Washer

16— Nut 17— Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke
18—
Rear
Propeller Shaft
19—
Adjusting
End Spring
20—
Adjusting
Screw Bracket
21—
Operating
Lever

22—
Clevis

23—
Retracting
Spring
Clip

24—
Retracting
Spring
Link
325

'Jeep'
UNIVERSAL
SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

P
lengthening of the brake master cylinder eye bolt.

This
is
done
so the primary cup
will
clear the by­
pass port when the piston is in the off position,
otherwise the compensating action of the master

cylinder
for expansion and contraction of the fluid
in
the system, due to temperature changes,
will

be destroyed and cause the brakes to drag.

Note:
Some older 'Jeep' vehicles may
develop
side

movement
of the clutch and brake pedals resulting
from wear of the pedals, shafts, and bushings. One
way to
compensate
for this wear is to install a pedal

slack
adjuster kit,
Part
No.
921936.
FIG.
P-6—HAND
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT

P-10.
Hand Brake

On
Model DJ-5 and DJ-6 vehicles the rear brake

shoes
are operated through cables and conduits to
form the hand or parking brake. A brake cable
equalizer and adjusting rod, Fig. P-6, is located directly back of the frame center cross member.

P-11.
Parking Brake Adjustment

•
Model DJ-5, DJ-6.

The
foot
brakes must be satisfactorily adjusted be­
fore attempting adjustment of the hand brake.

To
adjust the hand brake raise both rear
wheels

free of the floor.
Pull
up three
notches
on the hand

brake
lever and tighten the adjustment until the

rear
brakes drag slightly. Release the hand brake
lever and check the rear
wheels
for drag. The

wheels
must turn freely with the lever released.

P-12.
Transmission Brake Adjustment
The
transmission brake is located on the propeller
shaft at the rear of the transfer case, see Fig. P-4.
The
brake is operated by a cable connection from
the brake handle mounted on the instrument panel.

To
adjust the transmission brake, the following

sequence
should be followed:
Make
sure that the brake handle on the instrument
panel is fully released. Give due attention to the
cable and operating linkage to see that
they
do
not bind. If necessary free up the cable and
lubri­
cate it. Rotate the brake drum until one pair of the
three
sets
of
holes
are over the
shoe
adjusting screw

wheels
in the brake. Use the
edge
of the
holes
in
the brake drum as a fulcrum for suitable adjusting

tool
or a screwdriver, rotate each notched adjusting
screw by moving the handle of the
tool
away from
the center of the drive shaft until the
shoes
are
snug in the drum.
Back
off seven
notches
on the
adjusting screw
wheels
to secure proper running clearance
between
the
shoes
and the drum. Refer
to Fig. P-8.

P-13.
Relining Transmission Brake
Note:
The condition of the brake lining on the
transmission brake can be visually checked through
the adjusting
holes
in the brake drum.
FIG.
P-7—REMOVING
TRANSMISSION

BRAKE
DRUM

1— Tool W-172
2—
Adapter

3—
Brake
Drum
a.
To reline the brake
shoes
and make a major ad­
justment, first remove the four universal joint at­ taching nuts and lower the propeller shaft. Remove
the retracting spring clevis pin and the spring clip.
Remove the hug lock nut, the nut and washer from
the transfer case output shaft. Both the universal
joint companion
flange
and the brake drum may be readily removed by using puller Tool No. W-172

which
is illustrated in Fig. P-7. Remove the two

brake
shoe
retracting springs and the
shoes.

b. Clean all parts with a suitable cleaning solution

and
examine them for damage or wear.

Brake
shoes
may be distorted by improper lining
installation and the lining should be ground true
after installation on the
shoes.
For this reason it
is recommended that new or replacement
shoe
and
lining assemblies be installed.
c. To reassemble, first turn both adjusting screw

wheels
away from the center to "all off" position.
Place a light film of grease on the brake actuating

cam
and install the
shoes.
Install the black
shoe
re­

turn
spring next to the cam and the yellow spring next to the notch adjusting wheel screw. Place the
brake
drum and universal joint
flange
in position

and
install the transfer case output shaft washer,
nut and hug lock nut. 327

p

BRAKES

PIG.
P-8—TRANSMISSION
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
1—
Bail
Nut

2— s,6"
12,38 mm.I
Clearance

3—
Adjusting
Screw
d.
Rotate the
drum
until
one pair of holes in the

drum
are opposite the two adjusting screw wheels

in
the brakes. Use the
edge
of the holes as a

fulcrum
and
with
a suitable
tool
or screwdriver for

adjusting,
rotate the adjusting screw wheels,
mov­
ing
the handle of the
tool
away
from
the
drum
until

the
shoes
are snug in the
drum.

e.
Examine the brake operating cable to be
sure
that
it is not
worn
or damaged. Free it up thorough­

ly
and lubricate
it.
Make
sure
the operating handle

on
the instrument panel is
fully
released.
Adjust
the clevis on the brake end of the operating cable

until
the clevis pin
will
just go through the hole

in
the clevis and brake operating lever
without

slack
in the cable.
Tighten
the clevis
lock
nut.

f.
After
the cable is connected back off seven
notches on each adjusting screw wheel
which
will
give
the proper
running
clearance between the

lining
and the
drum.

g.
Reconnect the propeller shaft.
Install
retracting
spring
clip,
clevis pin and the cotter pin, also, in­

stall
the retracting spring
link
and spring.
h. The
position
of the brake operating lever, Fig.
P-8, must be correctly set. The
position
of this
lever
is determined by the adjustment of the cam or
brake operating
link,
which
spreads
the two
shoes.
The
operating
link
is adjusted by
means
of the

special
ball
nut to set the operating lever
with

[2,38
mm.] clearance between the closest
point

of
the lever and the brake backing plate.

i.
The
position
of
this
lever should be checked when

making
a major adjustment or when
relining
the
brakes and
if
found
incorrect readjust it to give this
clearance before adjusting the brake cable
clevis.

P-14.
Self-Adjusting
Wheel
Brake
Units
Self-adjusting
brakes are standard equipment on

all
late production
'Jeep'
vehicles.
The
wheel brake units consist of a support plate,

two
brake
shoes,
brake
shoe
return springs, self-

adjusting
operating parts, and a wheel
cylinder.
The
automatic adjuster continuously maintains

correct
operating clearance between the brake
lin­
ings
and the drums by adjusting the brakes
in
small

increments in direct
proportion
to
lining
wear. This
continuous
adjustment prevents gradual increase

in
the brake pedal
travel
as the
linings
wear. The
adjuster, therefore,
adds
the safety feature of
main­
taining
adequate
pedal reserve
during
the service

life
of the
lining.

After
the
lining
wears enough to require adjust­ment, the adjusting cable or
link
will lift
the lever

into
engagement
with
the next
tooth
of the
star

wheel
when the brake is applied. When the brake
is
released, the
shoes
return to the anchor. The
self-adjuster
utilizes
the movement of the brake

shoes
in a brake application to
actuate
the adjuster
lever.

This
action
will
repeat
on
subsequent
brake applica­

tions,
if
necessary,
until
the
shoe
to
lining
clearance
is
reduced to a
point
where the
shoe
movement

is
not enough to
cause
the cable to
lift
the lever

to
the next
tooth.

The
adjusting lever, adjusting screw assembly,

linkage
rods and lever crank parts are
left
hand
or
right
hand parts, NOT interchangeable, and
MUST
be kept
separated.

The
automatic adjuster on the brake system con­

sists
of an adjusting screw assembly, adjusting

lever,
two adjusting
links,
and a lever crank, (Fig.
P-10).

Note:
It is not
necessary
to remove the rear axle
shaft hubs to
perform
minor
brake service.

When
replacement of
oil
seals
is also required, hubs must be removed.

On
vehicles equipped
with
self-adjusting brake
assemblies, self-adjustment of the
front
wheel brakes
takes
place
during
reverse wheel brake ap­

plication
and the rear wheel brake adjustment
takes

place
during
forward
vehicle brake application.
P-15.
Relining
Wheel
Brakes

a.
When
necessary
to reline the brakes, the vehicle
should
be raised so that all
four
wheels are free.

b.
Turn
the brake
shoe
star
adjustment all the

way
in. Refer to Fig. P-12.

c.
Remove the wheels, hubs and drums,
which
will

give
access
to the brake
shoes
(Fig.
P-10, P-11).

d.
Install
Wheel
Cylinder
Clamps C-416 to re­
tain
the wheel
cylinder
pistons in place and prevent leakage of brake
fluid
while
replacing the
shoes.

P-16.
Brake
Shoe
Removal
•
Removing the Front Brake
Shoes.

•
Refer to Fig. P-10.

a.
Using
Tool
C-3785
or equivalent remove the
upper linkage rod and brake
shoe
return springs.
b.
Remove the brake
shoe
retainer, spring and pins.
c. Remove the anchor pin plate.
d.
Remove the
primary
and secondary brake
shoe

assembly
from
the support.

e.
Overlap the anchor
ends
of the
primary
and
secondary brake
shoes
and remove the adjusting
screw, adjuster lever,
lower
return spring, and
linkage
rods. 328

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UNIVERSAL
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL

P

FIG.
P-9—WHEEL HUB OIL
SEAL
DRIVER
•
Removing the
Rear
Brake
Shoes.

•
Refer to Fig. P-ll.

a.
Using Tool C-3785 or equivalent remove the
upper linkage rod and brake
shoe
return springs.
b. Remove the brake
shoe
retainer, spring and pins.
c. Remove the anchor pin plate and tilt the brake

shoe
assembly out from the backing plate.

d.
On vehicles without a transmission brake,
spread the anchor
ends
of the primary and second­

ary
shoes
and remove the parking brake strut and
spring.

e. On vehicles without a transmission brake, dis­

engage
the parking brake cable from the parking
brake
lever and remove the brake assembly.
f. Overlap the anchor
ends
of the primary and
secondary
shoes
and remove the adjusting screw,
adjusting lever, lower return spring, and linkage
rods.
P-17. Inspection
Inspect the oil seals in the wheel hubs. If the con­
dition of any oil seal is doubtful, replace it. Install
the oil seal with an oil seal driver as shown in Fig.

P-9.

Brake
shoes
may be distorted by improper lining installation and linings should be ground true. For
this reason it is recommended that new or re­
placement
shoe
and lining assemblies be installed.
Using
brake drum micrometer C-3920 or equi­
valent, check all drums. Should a brake drum be rough and scored, it may be reconditioned by grinding or turning in a lathe. Do not remove more
than .030"
[0,762
mm.] thickness of metal .060" [1,52 mm.] overall diameter. If a drum is recon­
ditioned in this manner, either the correct factory-
supplied, oversize lining .030"
[0,762
mm.] must be
installed or a shim equal in thickness to the metal
removed must be placed
between
the lining and

shoe
so that the arc of the lining
will
be the same
as that of the drum.

If
it is found when
wheels
are removed that there
is brake fluid leakage at any of the wheel cylinders, it
will
be necessary to replace or recondition the
wheel cylinder (Par. P-21) and bleed the brake lines (Par. P-7).
Whenever the brake lining is replaced in one front
or one rear wheel, be sure to perform the same
operation in the
opposite
front or rear wheel, us­
ing the same brake lining part number. Otherwise, unequal brake action
will
result.
FIG.
P-10—STANDARD
FRONT
WHEEL
BRAKE

ASSEMBLY
WITH
LINK
TYPE
ADJUSTER 1—
Primary
Shoe
6—Lever
Plate

2—
Wheel
Cylinder
7—Linkage Rod (Upper)

3—
Secondary
Shoe 8—Screw
4—
Adjuster
Screw Assembly 9—Linkage Rod
(Lower)
5— Sleeve 10—Adjuster
Lever

P-18.
Brake
Shoe Installation

Refer
to Fig. P-10.

INSTALLING
THE
FRONT
BRAKE
SHOES

To
install the front brake
shoes
proceed as follows:

a.
Match a primary with a secondary brake
shoe
and
place them in their relative position on a

work
bench.

Note:
Primary
brake linings are color coded red

and
green. Secondary brake linings are color coded
white and green.
b. Lubricate the threads of the adjusting screw

and
install it
between
the primary and secondary

shoes.
The star adjusting
wheels
are stamped "R"

and
"L"
indicating thread rotation. The
left
front
brake
adjusting screw has right hand thread rota­
tion and the right front brake adjusting screw has
left
hand thread rotation. 329

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UNIVERSAL SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL

P
f. On vehicles without a transmission brake hold
the brake
shoes
in their relative position and
engage
the parking brake cable
into
the parking

brake
lever.
g. On vehicles without a transmission brake in­
stall
the parking brake strut and spring
between

the parking brake lever and the primary
shoe.

h.
Place the brake
shoes
on the backing plate and

install
the retainer pins, springs and retainers.

i.
Install the anchor pin plate.

j.
Install the lever and
sleeve
on the primary
shoe
then install the secondary return spring, then the
primary
return spring.

Important:
A
"L"
or "R" is located on the hex­

agon
side of the lever crank for identification. The
lever crank marked "R" applies to the primary
shoe
on the
left
rear brake assembly. The lever
crank
marked
"L"
applies to the primary
shoe
on
the right rear brake assembly.
k. Place the upper linkage rod in the
groove
of the
anchor pin and
engage
the hook of the link rod
into

the adjusting lever.

I.
Install the brake drum. Install the wheel and

tire
assembly.
m. Adjust the brakes as described
below.

P-19.
Brake
Shoe
Initial
Adjustment —

a.
Should wheel brake units have
been
disassem­ bled for any reason, an initial adjustment
MUST
be made
before
drum installation.

b.
When the brake parts have
been
installed in
their correct position, initially adjust the adjusting
screw assemblies to a point where approximately Y% [9,53 mm.] of threads are
exposed
between
the

star
wheel and star wheel nut.

Note:
Following the initial adjustment and final
assembly, check brake pedal height to ensure

brake
operation. Then drive the car in reverse and
FIG.
P-12—BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT
1—
Star
Wheel
2—
Lever

3—
Screwdriver
4—
Brake
Adjusting Tool
forward,
making 10 to 15 brake applications prior
to road testing.
This
action balances the adjust­
ment of the four brake units and raises the brake
pedal.
c. Adjustment may be made manually by remov­ing the access
slot
cover and using a brake adjust­
ing
tool
or screw driver to rotate the star wheel
until
the wheel is in the locked position. To tighten, rotate the star wheel in the clockwise direction.
Then
back off the star wheel at least 15 to 20

notches
(clicks).

d.
To back off the star wheel on the brake, insert
ice pick or thin blade screw driver in adjusting screw
slot
to hold lever away from adjusting screw.

Back
off on adjusting screw until wheel and drum

turn
freely. Replace adjusting
hole
cover.

Caution:
DO NOT attempt to back off on ad­
justing screw without holding adjuster lever away from screw as adjuster
will
be damaged.
P-20. Master Cylinder Reconditioning —
Dual
System

Refer
to Fig. P-13.

DISASSEMBLY
a.
Remove the filler cap and empty all fluid.
b.
Remove the snap ring, push rod assembly, and
the primary and secondary piston assemblies. Air pressure applied in the piston
stop
hole
will
help
facilitate the removal of the secondary piston as­
sembly.
c. The residual check valves are located under
the front and rear fluid
outlet
tube
seats.

d.
The
tube
seats
must be removed with the
self-

tapping screws supplied in the repair kit to permit removal of the check valves. Screw the self-tapping
screws
into
the
tube
seats
and place two screw

driver
tips under the screw head and force the
screw upward as shown in Fig. P-14.
e. Remove the expander in the rear secondary cup, secondary cups, return spring, cup protector,
pri­

mary
cup, and washer from the secondary piston.
f. The primary piston, with the rubber cups in­ stalled, is supplied in the repair kit.

CLEANING
a.
After disassembly, immersion of all metal parts
in
clean brake fluid or a brake system cleaner is
recommended. Use air
hose
to blow out dirt and cleaning solvent from recesses and internal pas­

sages.
When overhauling a hydraulic brake unit,
use all parts furnished in the repair kit. Discard
all
old rubber parts.

b.
After cleaning, place
all"
hydraulic
system parts
on clean paper or in a clean pan.

INSPECTION
Inspect all other parts for damage or
excessive

wear.
Replace any damaged, worn, or chipped
parts.
Inspect hydraulic cylinder bore for
signs
of
scoring, rust, pitting, or etching. Any of
these
will
require
replacement of the hydraulic cylinder. 331