Jeep 1981 CJ-5 - User Manual

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General Information5
How to Use this Manual5
Standard Torque Specification and Capscrew Markings Chart6
Models Overview7
Torx-Head Fasteners7
Vehicle Identification Plate9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)9
Keys and Lock10
Paint Option Number10
Trim Option Number10
VIN Decoding Chart10
Towing11
Key Coding Template11
Conversion of English and Metric Measures14
General Dimensions14
Power Train Combinations16
Decimal Equivalents17
Maintenance19
Fuel Requirements19
Heavy-Duty Operation19
Oil Chane23
Engine Oil Viscosity23
Oil Filter23
Automatic Transmission (Fluid Check)24
Battery Maintenance24
Brake Master Cylinder Maintenance25
Coolant25
Drive Belts Checks25
Fuel Filter Checks25
Description of Services - Chassis Components26
Axle Differentials (Front and Rear)26
Bearings - Front Wheel26
PCV Filter Maintenance26
Brake and Chassis Inspection27
Master Cylinder27
Disc Brake Calipers27
Rear Wheel Cylinders27
Body Lubrication28
Clutch Lever and Linkage28
Manual Steering Gear28
Propeller Shafts28
Steering Linkage30
Steering Shaft U-Joint30
Transfer Case - Fluid Level Check30
Sleeve Yokes (Splines)30
Transmission31
Transfer Case - Fluid Change31
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change31
Unscheduled Maintenance32
Manual Transmission Fluid Change32
Catalytic Converter32
Fluid Capacities32
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants33
Power Plant35
Emission Components37
Engine Diagnosis39
Service Diagnosis - Mechanical40
External Oil Leaks40
Excessive Oil Consumption40
No Oil Pressure41
Low Oil Pressure41
High Oil Pressure41
Main Bearing Noise41
Connecting Rod Bearing Noise42
Piston Noise42
Valve Train Noise42
Service Diagnosis - Performance43
Hard Starting (Engine Cranks Normally)43
Rough Idle or Stalling43
Faulty Low-Speed Operation44
Faulty Acceleration44
Faulty High Speed Operation45
Misfire at All Speeds46
Power Not up to Normal46
Intake Backfire47
Exhaust Backfire47
Ping or Spark Knock47
Surging (Cruising Speeds to Top Speeds)47
Diagnosis with Scope Analyzer48
Cylinder Compression Pressure Test48
Scope Diagnosis Patterns49
Cylinder (Combustion Chamber) Leakage Test50
Blown Cylinder Head Gasket Diagnosis50
Cylinder-To-Cylinder Leakage Test50
Engine Tune-Up51
Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis51
Cylinder-To-Water Jacket Leakage Test51
Interior Leak - Eight-Cylinder Engine Only51
Engine Assemblies52
Ignition Systems52
Vacuum Fittings and Hoses Check52
Spark Plugs52
Spark Plug Wires53
Ignition Coil53
Distributor53
Distributor Rotor54
Distributor Cap54
Ignition Timing55
Magnetic Timing Probe55
Fuel Systems Inspection56
Distributor (Ignition) Advance - on Engine56
Fuel Filter56
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment56
Choke Linkage58
PCV Air Inlet Filter58
Fuel Tank Vapor Emission Control System58
Specifications59
Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner (TAC) System59
Exhaust Systems59
Exhaust Manifold Heat Valve - Eight-Cylinder Engine59
Distributor Curves - On-Vehicle60
Distributor Wiring Sequence and Engine Firing Order62

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Brand	Jeep
Model	1981 CJ-5
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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