Overview
The Crown Automotive JA000970 is a shift lever spring for the Dana 18 manual transmission. Its listed fitment covers 1946-1949 Jeep Willys CJ-2, 1949-1952 Jeep Willys CJ-3 and 1941-1942 Willys MB (Base) vehicles.
The part has a hole for the A972 pin and is a Dana 18 manual transmission shift lever spring.
Key features
- Shift lever spring for the Dana 18 manual transmission
- Has a hole for the A972 pin
- Fits early Willys models from 1941 to 1952.
- Crown Automotive part number JA000970
Spring care and shift feel
The lever spring returns the shift lever to its neutral position between gears, so its tension affects how cleanly the lever settles. Early Willys transmissions see simple, repetitive motion, and a spring that has lost tension can let the lever drift off center. Corrosion on the coils is a common sign of age, especially on vehicles kept outdoors.
When fitting a spring, confirm the pin sits in its hole and that the lever moves freely through each gate before reassembly. Reusing a weak spring tends to cause the same problem again soon after.
- Check the spring for fatigue or flattened coils
- Confirm the pin sits in its hole before reassembly
- Replace a spring that no longer returns the lever to position
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | JA000970 |
| UPC | 848399073171 |
| Transmission | Dana 18 manual |
| Pin hole | Hole for A972 pin |
Vehicle fitment
It fits 1946-1949 Jeep Willys CJ-2, 1949-1952 Jeep Willys CJ-3 and 1941-1942 Willys MB (Base).
Other Willys and Jeep years and models are not on this list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
What’s included
The shift lever spring is the only item included.
