Propeller Shafts; Steering System - Jeep CJ-5 Owner's Manual

Both thc transmission and the
transfer ca6c are prccision built
units. No external adjustments arc
possible and should attention be
nccessary, it is advisable to consult
your 'Jeep' vehicle deale'.
PROPELLER SHAFTS
The drive f.om the bansfer cas€
to the froDt and rear axles is com-
pl€ted throush two prop€lle. shafts
each equipped with two uDiverssl
joints. The splined slip joints at
th€ traDsfer cas€ end of each shaft
allows for variations in distaDce
between the transfer case a'ld the
axles due to spring actioD.
Examine both propeller shafts
periodically for forcign mafter
which may become wmpped around
thcm. Ch€ck for d€nts or a b€nt
shaft atrd make sure that the uni-
versal joint
attaching bolts are
tight at all tim€s.
The unive.sal joinb have needle
tlpe beari'gs and are so desisned
that correct assembly is very sim
ple. No hand fitting
o. special
tools are requiied.
The joulnal trunnion and needl€
bearinss a.e th€ only parts subject
to wear, and when it
becomes
necessary to rePlace thes€ parts!
the propeller shafts must be re'
mowed from the vehicle to make
replacement. When
reinstalling,
note that the splines are to b€ as'
sembled so the yok€s, Fig. 23, of
the univ€rsal
joints
at th€ front
and rear of each shaft are pa.allel,
avoiding vibmtion. The "U" type
attaching bolt
nuts
should
b€
tighteDed evenly with appmx;
mately the same pressure on €ach
FIO. 2.FSAEERING
SYSTEM
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The steering systeD lequires lit
tle attention
other than proper
lubrication and the maintenance
of correct wheel alignment.
Incorrect alignment of the front
wheels may be caused by strikins
curbs or other obstuctions. Loose
ness throueh the stee.ing system
wilt also atrect alignDent. It is im
possible to obtain satisfactory
alisnment without first adjustine
various connections including front
The correct toe-in of th€ front
wheets is 34, _ sX;/ (r.re mm.
- 2.38 mm.) which must b€ ac-
curat€ly measured for satisfactory
front ti.e wcar and stcering. Thc
FIG. 23-PROPELLER
SIIAFT
STEERING SYSTEM
best method of checkins
wheel
alignment is by the us€ of a wheel
alicnment device. which is avail
able in most well equipped shops.
Periodic inspection and adjust'
ment of th€ stee ng parts will aid
greatly in maintaining alignment.
Ke€p the steering connection rocls
and tie rod ball joints snug; they
must opeEte freely without
lo8t
motion. Keep the st€e.ing gear
arm, No. 6, tisht or the lever shaft
and the stee ng housing bracket
tisht on the frame. The steeting
bellcrank is mount€d on the frame
f.ont cross tube and swivels ofl two
n€edle bearings. The mounting
shaft is removabl€ from the framc
bracket
by removi4 tlc clamp
bolt and nut. The bellcrank tie
rod batl is replaceable.
Should the bell crank b.come
beDt or damaged, install a new
part.
Do not tighten the ste€ring g€ar
to dampen out steering trouble.
Should
trouble d€velop,
consult
your 'Jeep' vehicle deale..