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The Legal Stuff: The information below has been submitted by various people that took the time to document a certain activity regarding AMC Eagle Service and Repairs. When a member How To is not available but the procedure is frequently requested or compliments a member How To we will then attempt to find other sources of information. Also see Fair Use of Copyrighted Material.

Please review what interests you but remember every disclaimer imaginable applies and the AMC Eagle Nest cannot held held liable in any part based on the information found here. What worked for the contributor may not work for you. Please consider all variables when applying what you learn here. Not all conditions are the same, and therefore extra thought needs to be applied when trying the below recommendations for the best results. Remember that safety comes first and if you feel you are not up to the challenge then get a professional to do it. Any reference to part brands does not mean the part is still available or the part will work in your application. We just hope that this information can help anyone with a similar challenge, and will make your AMC Eagle ownership an enjoyable one.

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

• 3 Light Trailer Wiring (30 series Eagles)
• Re&Re The Wiring Harness in Your Steering Column

Exterior

• Cable-operated mirrors
• Wagon Rear Hatch Adjustment
• Fixing Those Vibrating Side Mirrors
• Replacing Exterior Woodgrain Vinyl

Interior

• Heater Core Removal

• Instrument Cluster Removal

• Center Pod Removal

• Painting interior plastic and vinyl parts

• Hood Release Handle Repair

• Headliner Replacement

• Steering Wheel Removal

• Ignition Lock Cylinder Removal

Components/Accessories

• Rear Wiper Maintenance
• Wiper Motor R&R
• Wiper Switch Replacement/Upgrade

Exhaust

• Header Pipe Back Renewal

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

• Alignment Specifications

• Front Wheel Bearings

• Strut Rod Bushings

Rear

• Rear Suspension Rebuild (With a 2" lift -- most info applies to a stock rebuild)

• Rear Shock Installation (Includes air shocks)

• Shock Stud Extensions

Restoration/Conservation

• Cherokee gas tank retrofit

Transmission, Automatic

• Band Adjustment

• Diagnosis and Testing

• Throttle Cable/Rod Adjustment - 4 & 6 Cylinder Cars

• Automatic to Manual Transmission Swap

• Auxillary Transmission Cooler

Items to Make Your Life Easier

• Member Recommended Tools to Make the Job Easier
• Eaglemailman's Fluid Changer
• What to Pack for Long Trips -- Member Suggestions