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BODY
Contents
SUBJECT PAR. SUBJECT PAR.
Canvas Tops. . . . .. .. , T-8 Windshield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-2, T-3, T-4
Care ofFabric Tops .T-10 Windshield Glass. .. T-6, T-7
Trouble Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-13 Windshield Weatherstrip. . . .. . " . " . "'" . . T-S

T-1. GENERAL relief, located to the right of the accelerator treadle.

The body is of all steel construction with mountings
that provide a secure attachment to the frame.
All major panels are of No. 18 gauge steel. All open
edges of the panels are turned under, reinforced
and flanged to provide strength. These panel s are
reinforced with "U" sections and welded. All com-
ponent panels are seamed and welded together.
The body is insulated from the frame with insulator
shims placed between the body and frame and
held in position by the body bolts.
A covered tool compartment is mounted in the
vehicle floor at the right of the driver' s seat on all
models with the exception of DJ-3A.
The instruments and controls, mounted on the
instrument panel are within clear view and easy
to reach.
Floor pan noise on early CJ-S and CJ-6 models
may be corrected by installing the new floor pans.
T-2. Windshield
. Model CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B
The entire windshield and frame assembly may be
lowered down on top of the hood. This is accom-
plished by unlatching the retaining catches mount-
ed on the cowl above the instrument panel. When
lowered do not fail to strap it down with the strap
provided which is mounted at the top of the
radiator guardo
On Model CJ -3A, when the windshield is in an up-
right position, ventilation is provided by a hinged
ventilator mounted at the center of the panel
directly under the windshield.

Note: A new floor pan cover plate has been T-3. Windshield
released on late CJ-5 and CJ-6 models, that is . Model D J -3A
identified by a stamped oval-shaped bubble or Three different windshields, dependent on the type

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FIG. 310--MODEL DJ-3A BODY

l-Windshield Assombly 4-Tail Gate Assomblv 7-Roar Viow Mirrar
2-Drivers Seat 5-Tail Gato Support 'Cham 8-Loft Front Pender
3-Tail Gato Support Chain 6-Tail and Stop Light 9-Hood Assembly

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top installed, are used on Model DJ-3A.
A stationary type windshield is used on all vehicles
equipped with soft or can vas tops. A hinged ven-
tilator mounted in the center of the panel directly
under the glass is provided for ventilation. The
glass is installed in the same manner as on Models
CJ-3B, cJ-s, and CJ-6.
Vehicles equipped with metal enclosure employ a
stationary windshield which is the same as that
used with the canvas top except that it has a higher
silhouette and is wider. Glass installation is the
same as CJ-3B, cJ-s, and CJ-6.
Open body vehicles are equipped with a low
silhouette windshield. The frame is stationary,
however, the glass tilts forward and up for venti-
lation. Glass installation is the same as Models
CJ-2A, and CJ-3A.
T-4. Windshield
. ModelcJ-s, CJ-6
The windshield and frame may be lowered to the
hood by unlatching the two clamp s at each side
of the windshield. When in the lowered position,
always se cure the windshield by passing the strap
at the top of the windshield through the loop on
the hood and drawing the strap up firmly.
To remo ve the windshield from the Jeep body,
first, pull the windshield wiper vacuum hose from
the windshield wiper vacuum fitting. Unlatch the
two windshield clamps on each side of the wind-
shield. Fold the windshield forward until the slot
in the windshield hinges aligns with the flat side
of the pin in the body hinges. Slip windshield off
the pins and remove from body.
T-5. Windshield Weatherstrip
. Models CJ-2A, CJ-3A
The Models CJ-2A and CJ-3A windshield weather-
strip may be readily replaced as follows:
Open the windshield, swinging it up until it is par-
allel to the hood and tighten the screws holding it
in this position. Remove the old weatherstrip and
clean out the channel or groove thoroughly. Load-
ing slots are provided in the vertical sides of the
windshield frame at each comer to feed the new
weatherstrip into the channel. First lubricate the

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FIG. 311-MODEL CJ-3B BODY

I-Rear Passen~er Seat 8-.Front Passenger Seat

2-Left Side Panel 9-l-/.ight Side Panel
3-Driver's Seat l Q-Spare Wheel Bracket
4-Rear View Mirror II-Right Tail Gate Chain
S-Windshield 12-.Tail Gate
6 -Cowl 13- Left Tail Gate Chain
7-Step
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channel with either powdered graphite or brake
fluido Guard against over lubrication as the weather
seal will become coated making it hard to handle.
Feed the left lower end of the seal into lower right
end of the channel working it across the width of
the windshield frame. Feed the two vertical ends
into the vertical channels in the same manner and
use a blunt tool to roll the corners of the seals into
the corners of the channel. The flange of the seal ~
is reduced in width at the corners to facilitate the j
installation.

T-6. Windshield Glass Replacement J

. Model CJ-2A, CJ-3A
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To replace the Models CJ-2A and CJ-3A wind- °'1

shie1d glass, follow the procedure outlined below:

a. Remove screws in each side of windshield ad-
justing bracket at topo
b. Bend down lip on left hand outer end of hinge
at topo
C. Open windshield sufficiently to c1ear the frame FIG. 312-WINDSHIELD
and slide assembly out of hinge to left. l-.Windshield Assembly 6-Clamp
d. Remove the nuts and bolts which hold the upper 2-Filler Strip 7-Screw
8-Screw
and Lockwasher
3-Weatherstrip
~lass channel to frame. 4-Windshield Glass 9-Weatherstrip
5-Screw

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FIG. 313-MODEL CJ-S BODY

l-Windshield 7-Left Tail Gate Chain

2-Front Passenger Seat 8-Left Side Panel
3-Right Side Panel 9-Driver Seat
4-Spare Wheel and Tire lO-Cowl
5-Right Tail Gate Chain ll-Hood
6-Tail Gate 12-Left Front Fender
13-Rear View Mirror

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e. Remove upper glass channel. T -8. Canvas Tops

f. Withdraw glass from frame. . Model CJ-S, CJ-6
The installation of the glass is the rever se of the Canvas tops are available in Half Tops and Full
above operations. Use new tape around the glass. Tops on Models CJ-S and CJ-6. For progressive,
easy installation of the half and full top, we suggest
T-7. Windshield Glass use of the following procedure.
. Mode1 CJ-3B, CJ-S, CJ-6
The windshield glass is mounted in a rubber T-9. Half Top
weatherstrip which in turn mounts in the frame. A a. Place the top cross bow in the sockets provided
rubber locking strip, which holds the glass firmly in on the body sides just to the rear of the front seats.
the frame, is inserted in a moulded groove around b. Connect the stabilizer board between the top
the rear face of the weatherstrip as shown in Fig. cross bow and the bracket on the windshield, using
312. To remove the glass it is necessary to first the provided carriage bolts and wing nuts.
remove the locking strip which may be pried out c. Install the left and right top rails in the brackets
with a screw driver or similar tool. Installation is on the top cross bow and windshield and se cure
obvious. with the locking pins.

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FIG. 314--FRONT COMPARTMENT-MODEL CJ-3A

l-Windshield Wiper Arm 14-WindshieJd Clamp 27-Accelerator Treadle

2-Rear View Mirror 15-Choke Control 2B-Brake Pedal
3-Top Bow Loop 16-Ammeter 29-Speedometer
4-Windshield Wiper Blade 17-Hand Brake Handle 30-Clutch Pedal
5-Windshield Wiper Arm lB-Gearshift Lever Ball 31-Dimmer Switch
6-Windshield Glass 19-Gearshift Lever 32-0il Gauge
7-Windshield 20-Starter Rod 33-Fuel Gauge
B-Weatherstrip 21-Heater 34-Lightin~ Switch
9-Windshield Wiper Motor 22-Control Lever Ball 35-I~nition Switch
10-Ventilator Handle 23-Underdrive Lev", 36-Rear View Mirror
U-Tell-Tale Lens 24-Front Dr;ve Shift Lever 37 -Steering WheeJ
12-Throttle Control 25-Heat Indicator Gauge 38-Horn Button
13- Instrument Panel Light 26-Accelerator Foo, Rest 39-Winrl.hield Wiper Motor

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d. Install the upper header stowage straps be-
tween the footman loops attached to the top cross
bow and upper windshield frame. These straps are
used for stowing the doors, when not installed in
the vehic1e.
e. With the top placed upside down on the hood
of the vehic1e and the rear opening to the front,
slide the welt edge in the top retaining channel 10-
cated on the upper face of the windshield frame.
Then, fold the top back over the intermediate cross
bow and work into place. Slip the door latch rod
into the provided hem in the forward edge of the
si de of the canvas. Insert the upper end of the door
latch rod in the holes provided in the brackets on
the top si de rails, then insert the lower end in the
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sockets provided in the top edge of the body.
f. Work the can vas down smoothly all around and
attach the four straps to the footman loops pro-
vided; two on the vehic1e sides and two on the
wheel housing. Attach the four fasteners on each
side, securing the top to the side rails. To install the
doors, slide the forward welt edge into the retaining
channels on the windshield pillars from the bottom
to the topo
Note: This can be most easily accomplished if the
vehic1e is on a hoist and raised sufficiently to allow
c1earance for the door length.
Insert the upper end of the hinge rod in the bracket
on the windshield pillar. Install the lower end of the

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FIG. 315--FRONT COMPARTMENT--MODEL CJ-3B

l-Windshield Wiper Motor ll-Hand Brake Handle 21-Brake Pedal

2-Windshield Glass Weatherstrip 12-Choke 22-Ignition and Starter Switch
3-Top Bow Loop 13-Throttle 23-Driver's Seat
4-Windshicld Wiper Arm 14-Instrument Cluster 24-Clutch Pedal
S-Windshield Wiper Blade lS-Front Wheel Drive Shift Lever 2S-Foot Dimmer Switch
6-Arm and Blade 16-Underdrive Shift Lever 26-Steering Wheel
7-Wiper Handle 17-Knob 27-Directional Signal Switch
S-Windshield Clamp lS-Gearshift Lever 2S-Light Switch
9-Windshield Glass 19-Accelerator Treadle 29-Rear View Mirror
lO-Windshield 20-Knob

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hinge rod in the well socket provided in the body
top edge and work the entire assembly into its
proper position.
g. Fasten the rear top panel with the eleven fasten-
ers and strap down to the two footman loops in-
stalled on the floor.
T-10. Care of Fabric Tops
Remove fabric tops from their protective covering
immediately after they are received. Store in a
dry, c1ean, airy place. If the material is damp, the
top should be installed on the vehic1e immediately
and washed with a mild soap; then give the top a
quick and thorough rinsing.
T-11. FuI! Top
lnstallation of the full top is very similar to the
above procedure, with the exception that both
intermediate and rear top cross bows are installed
prior to assembly of the canvas on the vehic1e.
Two additional top side rails are installed between
the holes provided in the rear face of the inter-
mediate top cross bow and the forward face of the
rear top cross bow.
The full top is installed in the same manner as the
half top, with the exception that the rear quarter
and ends are secured to the rear of the body and
tail gate. After securing of the straps of the foot-
man loops, then the top should be worked into
po sitio n with the hands, resulting in a smooth
installation. Install the side curtains with fasteners
provided in the top canvas and slide the door
latching rod in the hem of the forward edge. These
latching rods then are positioned in place as
described for the half topo The side curtains are
then secured to the body by hooking the ends of
the rods in the lower hem of the curtain into the
c1ips on the body sides. The back panel is installed
as described for the half topo Doors also are in-
stalled as described above.
After the half top, or full top, has been installed
and securely fastened, it is suggested that the
various poims be worked with the hands to make
the installation as smooth as possible.
After this has been accomplished, then a thorough
wetting with water will remove the remaining
wrinkles and result in a neat appearing topo

FIG. 316--FRONT COMPARTMENT-MODEL CJ-S. CJ-6

l-Hand Throttle 9-Accelerator Pedal

2-Choke Control 10-Brake Pedal
3-1nstrument Cluster ll-Clutch Pedal
4-Light Switch 12-Headlight Dimmer Switch
5-1gnition Switch 13-Hand Brake Handle
6-Starter Switch 14-Transmission Shift Lever
7 -Front Axle Drive Shift Lever 15-Horn Button
8 - U nderdri ve Shift Lever

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T-12. Brake and Clutch Pedal Pads the grooved opening is located down and to the
A clutch and brake pedal pad cover has been bottom of the pedal. See Fig. 317. The purpose
released which has a .44" groove molded into the of the groove concerns models not listed in this
manual. The pedal pad cover formerly used is
solid in construction without groove. Either
grooved and solid pad covers can be installed on
CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6, and DJ-3A models.

T-13. TROUBLE SHOOTING

T-14. Vehicle Vibrations

Model DJ-3A
See also Service Diagnof;is in the Clutch Section
and Rear Axle Section for other possible causes.
With some DJ-3A vehicles, a drumming sound
emitting from the rear of the vehicle will become
audible at speeds ranging from 35 to 55 mph. [56
a 88 kph.]. This condition can sometimes be elimi-
ri1213 , nated by padding the two wood insulating strips
FIG. 317-CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL PAD which rest between the top of the fuel tank and
the body floor pan. Lowering the fuel tank willlbe
back side of the pad cover. When installing, necessary to gain working space.

FIG. 318-FRONT
COMPARTMENT-
MODEL DJ-3A
l-Shift Lever
2-Shift Lever Ball
3-Choke Control
4-Instruments
5-Lighting Switch
6-Hand Brake Handle
7-Ignition Switch
21 8-Treadle Rod Seal
9-Floor Mat
(Right Front)
10-Transmission Floor
Plate
ll-Transfer Cover
20 Plate
12-Seat (Passenger)
13-Accelerator Treadle
14-Brake Pedal
7 15-Gearshift Cover
Plate
16-Clutch Pedal
17-Floor Mat
(Left Front)
18-Foot Dimmer Switch
19-5teerin¡: Column
Support Clamp
20-Seat (Driver's)
21-Steering Wheel

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