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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1985CJ-7 L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-BBLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYCLEARANCE AND DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
1985 Jeep CJ-7 L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-bbl
Clearance and Design Specifications
1985 Jeep CJ-7 L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-bblSECTION Clearance and Design Specifications
Front and Rear Differential Specifications
Front Differential Specifications
Carrier Type, Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash are adjusted with shims.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash 0.005-0.010 in.lb
Differential Bearing Preload is adjusted with shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Used Bearing Slip Fit
Rear Differential Specifications 2WD and 4WD Models
Carrier Type, Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash are adjusted with shims.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash 0.005-0.009 in.lb
Differential Bearing Preload is adjusted with shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Used Bearing Slip Fit
Front Differential Specifications
Carrier Type, Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash are adjusted with shims.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash 0.005-0.010 in.lb
Differential Bearing Preload is adjusted with shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Used Bearing Slip Fit
Rear Differential Specifications 2WD and 4WD Models
Carrier Type, Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash are adjusted with shims.
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash 0.005-0.009 in.lb
Differential Bearing Preload is adjusted with shims
New Bearing Slip Fit
Used Bearing Slip Fit
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.