Neutral Safety Switch Replacement; Starter Motor Specifications - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

1F-14 STARTING SYSTEM
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(5) Install end plate. Align hole in terminal with
hole in terminal bracket.
(6) Install through-bolts.
(7) Depress moveable pole shoe and adjust point
clearance by bending upper contact as required. Refer to
Specifications.
(8) Install drive yoke cover and screw.
(8) Move switch actuating lever against drill.
(9) Position replacement switch on column, install
attaching screws and remove drill.
(10) Connect wire connector.
(11) Check switch operation. Engine should start in
Park and Neutral positions only. Backup lamp should
light when selector lever is in Reverse position only.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH REPLACEMENT
(1) Apply parking brake.
(2) Check and adjust manual linkage if necessary.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from neutral switch.
(4) Remove neutral switch from steering column.
(5) Place gearshift selector lever in Park position
and lock steering column.
(6) Move switch actuating lever of replacement
switch to align with letter " P " stamped on back of
switch.
(7) Insert 3/32-inch drill in hole located below letter
"N" stamped on back of switch.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Starter Motor Specifications
Usage. A L L
Brush Length 0.5 in.
Wear L i m i t . . 0.25 in.
No Load Test (Free Speed)
Volts . 1 2
Amps 77
M i n . RPM 8900
Max. RPM . . 9600
Contact Point Clearance .0.100-0.020 in.
0.060 preferred
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Torque Specifications
Service Set-To Torques should be used when assembling components. Service In-Use Recheck Torques should be used for checking a pre-torqued item.
USA (ft. lbs.) Metric ( N m )
Service
Service
Service In-Use
Service In-Use
Set-To Recheck
Set-To Recheck
Torque Torque
Torque
Torque
Starter Motor to Bell Housing . . .
. . . • 18 13-25
24 18-34
Starter Solenoid Terminal Screw 55 in-lbs. 40-70 in-lbs.
6 4.5-8
All Torque values given in newton-meters and foot-pounds with dry fits unless otherwise specified.
7 0 1 1 1
Tools
J-22516
STARTER POLE
SCREW WRENCH
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