Table of Contents
Jeep Owner"s Bible

1. Jeep - Building a Legend

• Willys-Overland's Winning Bid
• The Kaiser/Jeep Corporation Years
• AMC Acquires Jeep Corporation
• 1980s Onward: Years of Technological Change

2. Buying a Jeep

• CJ Models
• 4WD Pickups, Station Wagons, J-Trucks and Wagoneers
• Jeepsters and Commandos
• Compact Cherokee and Comanche
• YJ and TJ Wranglers
• Inspecting a Used Jeep 4x4
• Buying a New Jeep

3. Operating Your Jeep

• Learning To Drive Your Jeep 4x4
• Off-pavement Four-wheel Drive
• Special Uses For Your Jeep 4WD
• Jeep Clubs

4. Working on Your Jeep

• The Jeep Chassis
• Drum and Disc Brake Systems
• The Jeep Engines
• Transmissions and Transfer Case Units
• Repairs On The Jeep Truck
• The Jeep Owner's Toolbox
• Miscellaneous Chores

5. Jeep Maintenance and Preservation

• "Full-Service" Lubrication and Maintenance
• Long-term Storage Of Your Jeep Truck

6. Troubleshooting

• Aftermath of Hard Four-wheeling
• A Guide to Troubleshooting

7. Engine Tune-Up

• Engine Applications
• Ignition Tune-Up
• Fuel System Tune-Up
• Major Engine Diagnosis
• Valve Adjustment

8. Emission Control Standards

• Emission Control Basics
• Routine Emission Control Service

9. Cooling System Repairs

• Cooling System Basics
• Changing Your Water Pump

10. Clutch and Transmission

• Clutch and Transmission Troubleshooting
• Clutch Adjustments
• Clutch Replacement Tips
• Transmission Adjustments

11. Transfer Case, Driveshafts, Axles and Hubs

• Transfer Cases
• Driveshafts
• Axle Assemblies
• Locking Hubs

12. Suspension and Steering

• Springs
• Shock Absorbers
• Steering and Front End
• Wheel Alignment

13. Brakes and Wheel Bearings

• Wheel Bearings
• The Braking System

14. Body and Detailing

• Battling Rust
• Body Detailing

15. Electrical System Basics

• The Electrical System
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• The Starter Motor and Cold Cranking Chores

16. Accessories

• Winches
• Electrical System Upgrades
• Roll Bars
• Seat Belt and Safety Harnesses
• Trailering

17. Engine Performance and Modifications

• Performance and Smog Legal Modifications
• Engine Upgrades
• Maximizing 2.8L GM/Cherokee V-6 Power
• Building AMC/Jeep 232/258 Six
• Engine Rebuilding

18. Geartrain Modifications

• Transmission/Transfer Case
• Clutch
• Jeep Axle and Traction

19. Suspension Upgrades

• Chassis Modifications
• Off-Pavement Suspension Tuning
• Steering Gear Conversions
• Tires

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