How do you straighten the steering wheel on a CJ5?
Straighten the steering wheel so that the driving wheels and steering wheel are pointing straight ahead. Loosen and remove the bolt on the u-joint that holds the column to the intermediate shaft with an 11/16” socket. (Figure 1) Remove the 4 screws that hold the dash cover.
Is the steering column on a 1980 Jeep CJ5?
1980 Jeep Cj5. When I did my conversion one thing I never liked was the fact that the steering wheel was never perfectly straight. Also there was a some up and down and side to side play in the column. So this write up is how I cured it.
How do you tilt a jeep steering column?
When you turn the key the black plastic piece engages the metal rack and that forces the rack to slide down the column pushing a rod that engages the contacts in the ignition switch midway down the column. Remove the small bolt and spring. After removing the spring and small bolt the switch cam slide off and allows the rack to slide out.
Can a steering column be removed from a car?
Though it is possible to pull the column through the hole in the dash with the mount still attached, it is easier to do if you remove the electric part of the ignition switch first using a 5/16” nut driver. It is beneficial to have a helper at this point. The only thing still holding this column in the vehicle is the u-joint.
When you turn the key the black plastic piece engages the metal rack and that forces the rack to slide down the column pushing a rod that engages the contacts in the ignition switch midway down the column. Remove the small bolt and spring. After removing the spring and small bolt the switch cam slide off and allows the rack to slide out.
1980 Jeep Cj5. When I did my conversion one thing I never liked was the fact that the steering wheel was never perfectly straight. Also there was a some up and down and side to side play in the column. So this write up is how I cured it.
How does a steering column collapse in an impact?
Your steering column is designed to collapse in an impact. Inside the steering column is plastic that melted into the intermediate shaft. At the injection point the plastic formed pins. In a collision these plastic pins collapse. I would be careful banging on the ends of the column as you might break the plastic pins.
What’s the best way to center the steering wheel?
Best way to center the steering wheel, is by adjusting the drag-link from rotating the adjustment sleeve. 1980 Jeep Cj5. Best way to center the steering wheel, is by adjusting the drag-link from rotating the adjustment sleeve. Click to expand… Never thought of that but that makes perfect sense thanks LG!!
Straighten the steering wheel so that the driving wheels and steering wheel are pointing straight ahead. Loosen and remove the bolt on the u-joint that holds the column to the intermediate shaft with an 11/16” socket. (Figure 1) Remove the 4 screws that hold the dash cover.
Though it is possible to pull the column through the hole in the dash with the mount still attached, it is easier to do if you remove the electric part of the ignition switch first using a 5/16” nut driver. It is beneficial to have a helper at this point. The only thing still holding this column in the vehicle is the u-joint.
Can you remove the dash mount from a CJ5?
(Figure 4) (Figure 5) (Figure 6) (Figure 7) remove the floor mount from the column as soon as it clears the floor board. You may have to rotate the column to clear these items while removing it. You should now be able to remove the dash mount and the dash cover. Both of these items will be re-used with the new column.
What to do when column hangs up on CJ5?
If the column hangs up, the helper can pry the u-joint open slightly with a #2 regular screwdriver, releasing it from the column. Caution should be used while removing the column through the dash as there are lots of items that will catch on the dash. Keep wires clear and (Figure 4) (Figure 5) (Figure 6) (Figure 7)
If the column hangs up, the helper can pry the u-joint open slightly with a #2 regular screwdriver, releasing it from the column. Caution should be used while removing the column through the dash as there are lots of items that will catch on the dash. Keep wires clear and (Figure 4) (Figure 5) (Figure 6) (Figure 7)
What kind of power steering does a Jeep CJ have?
1980-1986 Jeep SJ & J-Series with Power Steering. 1980-1986 Jeep SJ & J-Series with Power Steering. 1982-1986 Jeep CJ7 or CJ8; Includes Tube & 2 Ends; Pitman Arm to Knuckle. 1972-1986 Jeep CJ; Tie Rod End at Pitman Arm; 20.83″.
What are the wires in the steering column?
not present Letter W Wire Color F Function G G B Black H Horn Relay H H L Light Blue L Left Front Turn Signal J J B Blue R Right Front Turn Signal K K B Brown H Hazard Power (+12V) L
1980-1986 Jeep SJ & J-Series with Power Steering. 1980-1986 Jeep SJ & J-Series with Power Steering. 1982-1986 Jeep CJ7 or CJ8; Includes Tube & 2 Ends; Pitman Arm to Knuckle. 1972-1986 Jeep CJ; Tie Rod End at Pitman Arm; 20.83″.