How To Section
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Contents
- 1 150/151 (2.5) Engine
- 2 258 (4.2) Engine
- 3 Body
- 4 Cooling
- 5 Differentials/Axles
- 6 Electrical - Non Engine
- 7 Exterior
- 8 Interior
- 9 Components/Accessories
- 10 Exhaust
- 11 Four Wheel Drive
- 12 Suspension, Brakes and Wheels
- 13 Restoration/Conservation
- 14 Transmission, Automatic
- 15 Items to Make Your Life Easier
150/151 (2.5) Engine
151 GM
150 AMC
258 (4.2) Engine
- How To Upgrade Your Valve Cover (1981 - 1986 only)
- Curing Carter BBD Carb Issues
- Alternator Belt (With A/C)
- Alternator Removal & Replacement (With A/C)
- TFI Upgrade
- Diagnostic ECM Test
- 21xx Autolite/Motorcraft carb upgrade
- Correctly setting your idle speed 1980 - 1988
- Converting from 7/16" head bolts to 1/2"
- Setting your Engine Timing
- Oil Pan Removal
- Timing Chain R & R
Body
- Exterior Door Handle
- DECALS & OVERLAYS Repair Replacement
- Application of decals and window stickers
- Power Window R & R
- Replacing Door Hinge Bushings
Cooling
Differentials/Axles
- Front Axle/Differential R&R
- Rear Axle/Differential R&R
- DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION: Out Of Axle Housing
- DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION: In Axle Housing
- DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION: Tooth Contact Pattern Test
- Pinion Seal Replacement
Electrical - Non Engine
Exterior
Interior
Components/Accessories
Exhaust
Four Wheel Drive
- CV Half Shafts
- Front Axle Lock (1981 - 1984 with Select Shift I)
- How To Manually Shift the Transfer Case (1981 - 1988 Select Shift Cars)
- NP 129 Transfer Case Rebuilding
- Cable Operated Transfer Case Shifter - Joshpit2003
Suspension, Brakes and Wheels
Front
Rear
- Rear Suspension Rebuild (With a 2" lift -- most info applies to a stock rebuild)
- Rear Shock Installation (Includes air shocks)
Restoration/Conservation
Transmission, Automatic
