I would like to work on my 04 Jeep Rubi (brakes, maintenance) and would like to do the work myself. I don't have very much knowledge when it comes to turning the wrench, but if you give me a book and I have all the right tools then I'm game. In your opinion, what is the best repair manual out there? One with the best instructions? I have the FSM and while reading it I felt like some steps were missing. So I'd like to find a book that can help me.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Well I can tell you for sure to avoid the Haynes book....it has some interesting information, but if you want something that includes each and every step with detailed descriptions, forget about it....
Factory Service Manual is the best & most complete. if you think its missing something, you're missing basic knowledge that pertains to all vehicles & mechanical systems in general.
Just exactly what I was wondering about. I had a Hayne's for my 2000 F-150 and hated the stupid thing. I mean, it helped but I had to do some more research on the side.
Funny you bring that all up. I amin the same boat.
I am planning my very first wrench turning on my TJ this weekend,....and I have been trying to find that stupid FSM to buy and it is nowhere to be found. Don't they sell it to the public or what?
I've found some particular system FSM's (like the transmission..etc) on EBAY....but not the whole thing!
I have had both PDF and the real deal which may cost more but is worth every penny of it . Its easier to bookmark a couple sections as it normally has you jumpimg to different sections on larger projects . I found its quicker than trying to scroll back and forth through the PDF version . I buy one for every vehicle I own that I work on .
I am getting ready to replace my brakes on the Rubi. The front ones are cake (pondering on doing rotors as well). Might as well get it all while I am at it! Its the rear drums that I'm kind of nervous about. I found a good write up, I just need the tools and the materials. I am pretty sure I can do it seems simple enough. I just have to have the patience and the common sense.
My question is......Is there a different manual for the RUbicon? The standard 2003 Jeep TJ manual does not seem (at a quick glance) to contain any info about the Rubi....the lockers,...etc...etc
I picked up a physical book copy of the 2003 FSM for my Jeep, but....I'm questioning a few things now. Did the spark plugs the other day and every source (haynes manual, and numerous sites, including Jeep Forum), except for the FSM said to gap to 0.035". FSM said 0.040". With all the JeepForum posts, and other sources saying 0.035" I decided to do that.
Just seems weird that the FSM was "wrong"....does anyone else have any thoughts on this?
Created free account at JeepsLimited.com as mentioned above, confirmed my email, and found/downloaded the FSM and a Parts List for each of our models all in less than 6 mins total and for Free. So awesome suggestion :thumbsup:
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