Body And Frame Components; Body Construction; Trim Mouldings/Rocker Panel Mouldings; Frame Construction - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

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BODY AND FRAME
COMPONENTS
SECTION INDEX
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Bodies 3F-1
Brush Guards 3F-15
Bumpers 3F-11
Fenders 3F-S
Frames 3F-1
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Grilles 3F-8
Panels 3F-7
Boll Bars 3F-14
Swlngout Spare Tire Carriers 3F-13
Tools 3F-1I
B O D I E S
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Body Construction 3F-1
BODY CONSTRUCTION
General
Jeep vehicles are of all-steel construction, with in-
sulated body mounting points that provide a secure at-
tachment to the chassis frame.
All major body panels are of heavy gauge steel, rein-
forced, flanged, and welded. The bodies are completely
detachable from the chassis unit and are insulated from
the frame by body spacers placed between the body and
frame and held in position with body bolts.
Spacers are located between the body and chassis
mounting points to insulate against vibrations and road
noises.
Periodic inspection is necessary to determine the con-
dition of body spacers and holddown bolts. Worn, loose,
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Body Mouldings 3F-1
or fatigued spacers permit the body to settle causing
body lean or possible interference between the floorpan
and various chassis components.
BODY MOULDINGS
Trim Mouliings
Trim mouldings on the front fenders, front and rear
doors and rear quarter are attached with adhesive back-
ing, screws and snap-in clips. To replace mouldings,
remove attaching screws and use a wedge-shaped fiber
stick to pry mouldings from body.
Rocker Panel Mouliings
The CJ rocker panel mouldings are attached with
screws. To replace rocker panel mouldings, remove at-
taching screws and moulding.
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Frame Straightening 3F-7
F R A M E S
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Frame Alignment 3F-7
Frame Construction 3F-1
FRAME CONSTRUCTION
The frame is the foundation and structural center of
the vehicle. In addition to carrying the load, it mounts
and supports the power unit while maintaining correct
relationship and alignment of the power train. This rela-
tionship assures normal functioning of the units and
freedom from excessive wear, stress, and strain. The
frame is constructed of heavy channel steel side rails