LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART IMPERIAL 1
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1. 1 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 5 GROUP 0 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL Lubricants are classified and graded according to standards recommended by the Society of Automo tive Engineers SAE the American Petroleum In stitute API and the National Grease Institute NLGI The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity or fluidity of the lubricant Example SAE 30 en gine oils may have a dual number one of which is SAE 10W 30 This marking indicates that the oil is comparable to SAE 10W SAE 20W and SAE 30 grades The API designations relate to the type of serv ice for which the engine is recommended The three designations are MS MM and All 1962 car engines require the MS oils Both the SAE number and the MS designation should be marked on the container The National Lubricating Grease Institute NLGI makes the recommendations for greases by numbering them from 0 to 6 The numbers refer to the consistency or stiffness of the grease Chrysler Corporation does not recommend the use of any lubricants which do not have both an SAE designation and an MS service Classification printed on the container Complete information pertaining to the lubrica tion points is shown in Figures 1 and 2 for the Im perial and Chrysler Models Frequency of Lubrication The engine oil change period will vary widely de pending upon the type of operation weather condi tions and other operatin2. clean and repack with two 2 ounces of Disassemble clean and repack a 3 Perform the following Certified Car Care services ar 5 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2 3 5 e 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine Q oil di a 3 Engine Tune up See Page 19 5 4 Clean Carburetor Air Cleaner Engine Crank m case Vent Air Cleaners and Vent Valve cq 3 T S g 5 E 5 Apply special MoPar Carburetor Cleaner to 9 5 5 5 Carburetor Choke Piston P N 1643273 gt bd B 5 If so equipped o 8 43 e K 5 5 Su m 5 z 3 n E 2 5 y os 12 000 MILES 9 S 25 Z 55 2 E a 34 z 5 4i 2 2 3 Perform the following Certified Car Care services Au d g 5 up 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 gt 2 5 Sa ac 2 3 E E an zm am 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine Oil 3 Rotate Tires including spare See Paragraph Tires g 2 4 Safety Check Brake Pedal position adjust if E S 2 amp clearance is less than 1 See Paragraph Brakes A 5 p Sot 2 lt 2 E 5 Ei om d ay 9 RO 254 52 b 16 000 MILES em 9 4 6s gt 5 E 4 PX im z 2 8 Perform the following Certified services 3 Se AZT 9 5 3 52 9 lt 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 H gt 4 of a 4 3 c E z E i 8 2 Change E
3. IMPERIAL CAPACITIES Engine Oil 5 qts Add 1 qt when replacing filter element Cooling System 16 qts Add 1 qt for heater Reor Axle 4 pts Transmission refill TorqueFlite 18 2 pts 62 x 444 Fig 1 Imperial Lubrication Chart Distributor Oil Cup 4 000 Miles Wick under Rotor 8 000 Miles and every 12 000 Miles thereafter Distributor Cam 8 000 Miles and every 12 000 Miles thereafter Carburetor Air Cleaner Clean 8 000 Miles Replace Element 32 000 Miles Manifoid Heat Contra Valve 4 000 Miles Engine Tune Up at 8 000 Miles and every 32 000 Miles thereafter Front Wheel Bearings Inspect Repack if Necessary 16 000 Miles Clean Repack and Adjust 32 000 Miles Maintenance Service 4 000 Miles See Detailed Services Below 4 000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE Repiace Engine Oi Filter elament Lubricate Distributor Oil Cup 5 drops Mani foid Heat Control Valve with special MoPar manifold heat control valve solvent Wipe Clean and Lubricate if necessary Door Hood Tailgate HINGES Door Deck Lid Hood Tailgote LOCKS Door Tailgate STRIKER PLATES Door Tailgate latch ROTORS Deck Lid Tailgate Torsion Bar ANCHORS Door check ARMS Fuel Tank Access Cover HINGES license Plate Panel SPRINGS Foot Operated Parking Brake MECHANISM Parking Brake external contracting LINKAGE Check Levels and add Fluids if necessary Transmission automatic Rear Axle Differential Steering G
4. brands should include the reputation of the refiner and marketer Use oils for anticipated temperatures as follows Anticipated Temperature Range Above 4 32 F As Low as 10 F As Low As 10 F Below 10 F Viscosity Number SAE 30 10W 30 20W 40 SAE 20W 10W 30 SAE 10W 5W 20 10W 30 SAE 5W 5W 20 T ADD OIL MARK FULL MARK 52x 587 Fig 3 Engine Oil Level Indicator Dipstick 0 6 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE FILTER MESH 6 The capacity of the engine is 5 quarts Engine oil additives are unnecessary for cars in normal use However the engines in cars which are used infre quently and in short trip driving are liable to rust Additive oil contains an anti rust material as well as an anti scuff property It should be used after a major reconditioning during the break in period Add 1 quart when the oil filter is changed AIR CLEANERS Engines require ventilation through the cylinder head covers and crankcase to remove combustion products Air enters the engine through the oil filter cap where any dust is trapped by the oil soaked material in the cap Fig 4 The oil filter cap should be cleaned in kerosene and reoiled with SAE 30 engine oil at each oil change period or oftener in dusty areas as often as 500 miles in extremely dusty areas daily The paper element carburetor air cleaner should be cleaned as often as conditions warrant but not to exceed 8 000 mile interva
5. in cleaner pipe cleaner or wire be used to aid cleaning the passages It is not neces sary to disassemble the carburetor for this cleaning operation FUEL FILTER The fuel filter Fig 21 should be replaced at least every 16 000 miles Loss of performance may occur if the filter traps an unusually large quantity of for eign matter due either to operating conditions or contaminated fuel restricting the flow of fuel to the carburetor If this occurs the filter should be re placed as required CLUTCH TORQUE SHAFT With Manual Transmission 4s 2 Fig 21 Fuel Filter Installed LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 13 57 x382A Fig 22 Clutch Torque Shaft Lubrication Every 32 000 miles disassemble clean inspect for wear relubricate with short fibre wheel bearing lu bricant medium and reassemble Fig 22 CARBURETOR CHOKE PISTON The choke piston should be inspected every 8 000 miles for free operation Should the choke piston stick in its well free the piston as follows 1 Remove the air cleaner 9 Apply a quantity of carburetor solvent Part Number 1643273 into the choke piston link opening in the air horn 3 Move the choke blade back and forth until the piston is free 4 Start the engine and run at idle This will clean out any excess solvent and clear the system ALTERNATOR The alternator is equipped with pre lubricated bear ings which require no periodic lubrication
6. servic ing At regular periods approximately 5 000 miles the outside of the alternator should wiped clean and the ventilating holes inspected for an accumulation of dirt which would obstruct the flow of air Serv icing the Alternator Refer to ELECTRICAL Group 8 PARTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICATION Rubber bushings used are designed to grip the con tacting metal parts firmly and operate a flexible medium between these parts The use of any lubri cant will destroy the necessary friction and cause premature failure of the rubber parts Avoid the use of lubricant on any rubber parts including bushings interliners etc INSPECTION SCHEDULE Every 4 000 Miles Location Type Lubricant Remarks Steering Gear Manual Power Steering Constant Control Engine Crankcase and Filter Rear Axle Except Sure Grip Differential Rear xle Sure Grip Differential Only Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Distributor Door Hinges and other hard to lubricate places Suspension Ball Joints Carburetor Choke Piston Every 8 000 miles Tie Rods and Idler Arms Door Lock Striker Plates Door Check Arms Hood Hinges and Hood Lock Multipurpose Gear Lubricant or GL 4 SAE 80 Above 10F SAE 15 Below 30F MoPar Power Steering Fluid Part No 2084329 Engine Oil Multipurpose Gear Lubrieant or lubri eants designated for API Service GL 4 as defined by MIL L 2105B SAE 90 above 1
7. with engine oil CHASSIS LUBRICATION Front Suspension Ball Joints ball joints and the torsion bars are effectively sealed against road splash by tightly fitted balloon type flexible seals The ball joints are semi perma nently lubricated with a special lubricant Part Num ber 2265833 All ball joints are pre lubricated at the factory with the special lubricant and should not under normal conditions require lubrication before 32 000 miles All the ball joints tie rod end seals and the pro tectors should be inspected at all oil change periods Damaged seals must be replaced to prevent lubricant leakage or contamination and subsequent component failure Fig 8 PARKING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH LUBRICATION POINTS 61x161A Fig 7 Foot Operated Parking Brake Pedal Imperial 0 8 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Fig 8 Chassis Lubrication Points WARNING Do not use pressure type lubrication equipment as the pressure may damage the balloon type seals Use a hand type lubrication gun only filled with the special lubricant Part Number 2265833 Fill each unit slowly to avoid rupturing the seal Every 32 000 miles Figs 9 and 10 remove the plug from the ball joint and install a lubricant fit ting Using a hand type gun pump the lubricant into the unit until the lubricant flows from the seal or until the seal balloons showing fullness Remove the lubricant fitting and reinstall the plug b Steering Lin
8. 0F SAE 80 below 10 SAE 75 below 30F MoPar Sure Grip Hypoid Lubricant Part No 1879414 Automatie Transmission Fluid Type Suffix at all temperatures Automatic Transmission Fluid Type Suffix Light Engine MoPar Dripless Penetrating Oil Lubrieant Part No 2265833 Carburetor Solvent Part No 1643273 Lubrieant Part No 2265833 MoPar Stainless Stick Lubricant MoPar Lubriplate Inspect lubricant level Replenish when level is below the filler hole NOTE DO NOT USE A PRESSURE GUN Inspect fluid level in reservoir at approx 60F 100F oil temperature Maintain level at bottom of filler neck See Paragraph Engine CAUTION FLUID MUST BE CHECKED WITH IN LEVEL POSITION AND SUPPORTED AT THE REAR BY THE AXLE HOUSING OR THE WHEELS Inspect level Remove filler plug and inspect level Fill to level of filler hole Drain and refill at 32 000 miles and every 32 000 miles thereafter Five 5 to ten 10 drops in cup Apply directly Inspect seals If torn broken or damaged the units should be replaced Apply freely into the choke piston link Inspect seals If torn broken or damaged the units should be replaced Apply directly Apply directly use sparingly PrO JONYNALNIYN ANY NOLLVOISU YI Location Door Latch Rotor All External Lock Cylinders Door Lack Vacuum Intrusion Guard Foot Operated Parking Brake License Plate Mou
9. 2 000 Miles WB Clutch Torque Shaft 32 000 Miles Maintenance Service 4 000 Miles See Detailed Services Below 4 000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE Replace Engine Filter element Lubricate Distributor Oil Cup 5 drops Mani fold Heat Control Valve with special MoPar manifold heat control valve solvent Wipe Clean and Lubricate if necessary Door Hood Tailgate HINGES Doar Deck Lid Hood Tailgate LOCKS Door Yailgate STRIKER PLATES Door Tailgate latch ROTORS Deck Lid Tailgate Torsion Bar ANCHORS Door check ARMS Fuel Tank Access Cover HINGES License Plate Panel SPRINGS Operated Parking Brake MECHANISM Parking Brake external contracting LINKAGE Check Levels and add Fluids if necessary Transmission conventional or automatic Rear Axle Differential Steering Gear Pump Power Steering Manual Steering Gear Engine Coofant Check Anti Freeze Brake Master Cylinder Battery laspect Condition of Ball Joint ond Tie Rad End Seals PARTS WHICH SHOULD NOT BE LUBRICATED Alternator bearings Rubber bushings Oilite bearings Reor springs bolts and shackles Starter bearings Carburetor air cleaner Carburetor linkage Accelerator pedal linkage Steering gear arm pivot Gearshift and automatic transmission drive selector linkage Brake and clutch pedals and linkage Clutch release bearing idler arm pivots Upper and Jower control arm bearings Fan belt idler pulley Water pump Rear wheel beari
10. 2265833 MoPar Lubricant Part 2265833 One on each upper ball joint One on each lower ball joint JONYNALNIVAW ANY NOLLYOTHS YI STO INSPECTION SCHEDULE CONT D Every 32 000 Miles Location Type Lubricant Remarks Clutch Torque Shaft With Manual Transmission only Front Wheel Bearings Short Fiber Wheel Bearing Grease Medium Short Fiber Wheel Bearing Grease Medium Disassemble clean inspect for wear relubricate and reassemble Inspect clean and repack See instructions below If the lubrieant is emulsified or low in quantity it should be cleaned out and repacked DO NOT ADD LUBRICANT TO WHEEL BEAR INGS BEFORE CLEANING All grease should be removed from the bearing and the hub and bearing assembly cleaned and repacked with new lubricant Add enough lubricant to 81 annular space in the inner hub Manifold Heat Control Valve Crankease Ventilator Valve Parking Brake Linkage External Contracting with Manual Transmission only Speedometer Cable Gearshift Level Floor Mounted Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission MoPar Manifold Heat Control Valve Solvent MoPar Carburetor Cleaner Part No 1643273 Engine Oil MoPar All Weather Speedometer Cable Lubricant Engine Oil Automatic Transmission Fluid l ype nA Suffix Automatie Transmission Fluid Type Suffix Drain Remove transmission drain plug and allow unit to drain
11. Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine Oil 3 Rotate Tires including spare See Paragraph Tires 32 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine Oil 3 Replace Carburetor Air Cleaner Clean Engine Crankease Vent Air Cleaners and Vent Valve 4 Apply special MoPar Carburetor Cleaner to Carburetor Choke Piston See Paragraph Carbure tor Choke Piston 5 Replace In Line Carburetor Fuel Filter See Paragraph Fuel Filter 6 Engine Tune up See Page 19 7 82 000 Mile Maintenance Service consisting of Lubriecate Ball joints special lubricant Speed ometer Cable and Vacuum Door Lock Intrusion Guard Disassemble Clean and Repack Clutch Torque Shaft and Universal Joints and Propeller Shaft Splines Drain and Refill Rear Axle Differential Manual Transmission On Automatic Transmission drain clean oil pan screen replace filter and or element refill adjust complete 8 Brake System Maintenance Service and Lin ing Wear Inspection See Page 20 If so equipped 36 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine Oil 36 000 MILES CONTD 3 Rotate Tires including spare See Paragraph Tires 4 Safety check Brake Pedal position
12. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 1 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART Power Steering Reservoir Check Level 4 000 Miles EO Engine Oii Change 4 000 Miles Engine Oil Filter Element Replace 4 000 Miles HTF Brake Master Cylinder Check Level 4 000 Miles In Line Carburetor Fuel Filter Replace 16 000 Miles ngine Crankcase Vent Air Cleaners and Vent Valve Clean 8 000 Miles 551 Front Suspension Ball Joints Inspect 4 000 Miles Lubricate 32 000 Miles Steering Linkage Pivot Seals Inspect 4 000 Miles AA Automatic Transmission Check Level 4 000 Miles Refill and Adjust 32 000 Miles UJ2 Propeller Shaft Splines and Universal Joints Disassemble Clean ond Repack 32 000 Miles MP Reor Axle Check Level 4 000 Miles Drain and Refill 32 000 Miles Sure Grip Use SGL Luba Rotate Tires 8 000 Miles KEY TO LUBRICANTS Automatic Trans Fluid Type A Suffix Anti Freeze AP Air Pressure Check Condition of Chassis Lubricant Distributor Cam Lubricant Engine Oil HTF High Temperature Brake Fluid MCL Speedometer Coble Lubricant ML Lubriplote MP Multi Purpose Geor Lubricant PDO Penetrating Dripless Oil PSF Power Steering Fluid 5 Manifold Heat Valve Solvent SGL Sure Grip Lubricant SL Stainless Stick Lubricant SSL Sealed Suspension Lubricant WB Wheel Bearing Lubricant Medium Universal Joint Lubricant
13. Replace plug Refill 1 Fill transmission with 4 pints of fluid 2 Check the fluid level and add to bring to the level of the filler hole Apply a few drops to each end of the shaft Work valve back and forth a few times NOTE APPLY SOLVENT ONLY WHEN EX HAUST MANIFOLD IS COOL Apply to pivot points directly Disconnect the cable at the speedometer housing and remove shaft Clean shaft and coat with a very thin film of lubricant Reinstall Remove excess lubricant from top one foot of shaft and wipe lubricant from ferrule before shaft is completely inserted NOTE Excessive lubricant can result in speedometer failure Remove rubber boot from floor panel Apply engine oil to pivot points and yoke selector mechanism only Drain clean the oil pan screen replace the filter refill and adjust the transmission Drain and refill See instructions below 9150 AONYNGELNIVW ANY NOLLYOMENT LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 17 CERTIFIED CAR CARE SCHEDULE 4 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine Oil 3 Rotate Tires including spare See Paragraph Tires 4 Safety check brake pedal position adjust if clearance is less than 1 8 000 MILES Disassemble clean and refill approximately half full Remove lubricant and refill with 4 pints Remove lubricant and refill with 4 pints Disassemble
14. ach from the hose Remove the valve from the cap Soak the valve in MoPar Carburetor Cleaner P N 1643273 and blow out with compressed air If the valve has been prop erly cleaned the shuttle valve will click when the unit is shaken and the outlet passage should be clean If the valve is badly plugged and cannot be cleaned by this procedure it will be necessary to disassem SPRING RETAINER VALVE BODY 61X213 Fig 20 Crankcase Vent Valve Disassembled View ble the valve and thoroughly clean all the elements If the valve is disassembled great care should be taken not to stretch the spring and to reassemble the parts in the proper order Note The free height of this spring is 4 Fig 20 Extensive short trip driving with frequent idling such as heavy city trafie driving may require more frequent servicing While the ventilation valve and cap assembly are removed for cleaning put a finger over the open end of the ventilator hose and have the engine started If the ventilator hose and carburetor pas sages are open and operating normally a strong suc tion will be felt and there will be a large change in engine idle quality when the end of the hose is un covered If these conditions are not observed the carburetor passages and or ventilator hose are plugged and must be cleaned The carburetor should be removed from the engine and the ventilation pas sages cleaned by dipping the lower part of the car buretor
15. adjust if clearance is less than 1 See Paragraph Brakes 40 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 19 40 000 MILES CONT D 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine 3 Clean Carburetor Air Cleaner Engine Crank case Vent Air Cleaners and Vent Valve 4 Apply special MoPar Carburetor Cleaner to Carburetor Choke Piston See Paragraph Carbure tor Choke Piston 5 Check Front Suspension Alignment See Page 20 If so equipped CERTIFIED CAR CARE ENGINE TUNE UP 1 Spark Plugs Remove and inspect each spark plug to determine if it be cleaned and adjusted or should be replaced with new spark plug Most plugs can be cleaned adjusted and reused at 8 000 miles At 20 000 miles the original plugs need re placement 2 Distributor Remove the distributor cap and rotor clean and inspect Inspect the ignition breaker points for pitting bluing and misalignment and adjust lubricate cam and wick Assure that all distributor secondary wires and tower caps are clean and seated properly at all connections Set ig nition timing to proper factory specifications 3 Carburetor Remove the air cleaner filter and clean properly Check the fast idle cam index Ad just the carburetor idle mixture and fast idle speed to proper settings Tighten the carburetor air horn to manifold nut
16. ate places with Mo Par dripless penetrating oil BRAKES The brakes are designed so that major brake ad justments are unnecessary Adjustment for the normal lining wear should be made when the pedal is less than 1 inch from the floor in making normal stops Every 4 000 miles and 8 000 miles thereafter safety check the brake pedal position and adjust if the clearance is less than one inch from the floor Brake linings should be inspected for wear ap proximately every 16 000 miles or more frequently Fig 5 Carburetor Air Cleaner VEE ADJUSTING NUT LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 7 61x184 A Fig 6 Parking Brake Pedal Lever and Cable Assy Chrysler if severe brake use in experienced Refer to Page 20 for Brake System Maintenance Service Brake hoses should be inspected for cracking ab rasions cuts or tears in the outer covering when the engine oil is being changed Hydraulic Brake System Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder every 4 000 miles Replenish with approved Hi Temp brake fluid such as SAE high temperature brake fluid b Parking Brake Mechanism Apply a light film of lubriplate directly to the acti vating and release mechanism every 4 000 miles Figs 6 and 7 Parking Brake with Manual Transmission only Apply engine oil to the pivot points direetly every 1 000 miles Lubricate parking brake linkage external con tracting manual transmission only
17. cea MISURA 13 Manifold Heat Control Valve is soca RR tee bee pee A ge eee ba ees 9 Parts Requiring No 18 Rear Axlexc o eeu ted utes t Pine ie ee EO ate 9 Rear Axle with Sure Grip 22 2 10 Speedometer Cable sad sce gaya acy bye bia ie Van ea ade ete ee te 10 Steering x 4o et Sc ok Sot muto DU nsec ale aa c etate tod t 10 Tires docs Wain mutate se Saulis Qu eens teris 10 Transmisstom CRS TOR EU oa eti Ela RR Plana esca qi gt edet eee tae 11 Wrilversal Joints chest Ebr bene HR EROR AC mee TR C ERI Pp ence ped da 12 pe i i Sar ia M M M i M HQ CAPACITIES DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Standard Width and Make Model Equipment Flange SC 1 Newport Town and Country 16 5 21 41 19 4 8 50x14 22 24 14x6K SC 3 New Yorker Town and Country 16 5 21 NA 19 4 9 00 14 4 14 6 8 SY 1 Custom 23 19 8 20x15 4 15x6L a Add 1 quart for the Heater b Add 1 quart when the filter or filter element is changed c Town and Country 28 psi when fully loaded SC 2 300H Tire size 7 60x15 nylon blue streak 15x6K rim Tire pressure 24 psi front and rear Used with 413 cu in high performance engine v0 JONVNAINIVW
18. d and the drain cock at the bottom of the radiator opened Sufficient permanent type anti freeze should be used in the cooling system at all times to prevent freezing in the heater core on cars equipped with air conditioning The coolant solution must con tain 20 glycol type anti freeze during the summer months to provide for protection against tempera tures down to 15 F at the heater core In the winter protect for the lowest anticipated tempera ture range but never use less than 20 glycol type anti freeze to ensure adequate protection against corrosion All models are equipped with a 180 thermostat With this thermostat permanent type anti freeze must be used Should an alcohol type anti freeze be used a 160 thermostat must be installed CAUTION The factory does not recommend the use of a 160 thermostat for cars equipped with air conditioning DISTRIBUTOR Every 4 000 miles put 5 to 10 drops of light engine oil in the oil cup The distributor cam surface and rotor wick should be lubricated whenever the points are serviced Two or three drops of light engine oil in the felt rotor wick are required Apply a thin coat of MoPar Cam lubricant to the cam and rubbing biock after the old lubricant has been wiped off ENGINE OIL FILTER Efficient filtering of the oil is very important to pro vide good engine protection Fig 11 The oil filter should be replaced every 4 000 miles and should coincide wi
19. e the engine oil is changed Such conditions may reflect unusual driving habits or in dicate mechanical corrections may be necessary See the capacities page for the recommended in flation pressures TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission Every 4 000 miles remove the filler plug and check the fluid level Replenish with Automatic Transmis sion Fluid Type Suffix to the level of the filler hole Drain and refill every 32 000 miles Remove the transmission drain plug and allow the unit to drain Install the plug Refill with Automatic Transmis sion Fluid Type Suffix with 4 pints of fluid Check the fluid level and add sufficient fluid to bring to the level of the filler hole b Automatic Transmission The fluid level should be checked every 4 000 miles When checking the engine and transmission should be at normal operating temperature ADD 1 PINT FULL CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN NEUTRAL 200 eit ie FULL SEFA M NEUTAIL tr ai 60 X819 Fig 16 Automatic Transmission Oil Level Indicator LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 11 1 With the parking brake on the engine idling depress each push button momentarily ending with the N Neutral button pushed in 2 The fluid level should check slightly below the full mark but never above the F mark when the engine is at its normal warmed condition de scribed above Add or remove the fluid as necessa
20. ear Pump Power Steering Engine Coolant Check Anti Freeze Brake Master Cylinder Battery laspect Candition of Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Seals PARTS WHICH SHOULO NOT LUBRICATED Alternator bearings Rubber bushings Oilite bearings Rear springs bolts and shackles Starter bearings Carburetor air cleaner Carburetar linkage Accelerator pedal linkage Steering gear arm pivot Automatic transmission drive selector linkage Brake pedal and linkage Idler arm pivots Upper and lower contro arm bushings Fan belt idler pulley Water pump Rear wheel bearings 0 2 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART PSF Power Steering Reservoir Check Level 4 000 Miles EO Engine Change 4 000 Miles Engine Oil Filter Element Replace 4 000 Mites MP Manual Steering Gear Check Level 4 000 Miles HTF Brake Master Cylinder Check Level 4 000 Miles tn Line Carburetor Fuel Filter Replace 16 000 Miles Engine Crankcase Vent Air Cleaners and Vent Valve Clean 8 000 Miles SSL Front Suspension Ball Joints Inspect 4 000 Miles Lubricate 32 000 Miles Steering Linkage Pivot Inspect 4 000 Miles AA Automatic Transmission Check Level 4 000 Miles Refill and Adjust 32 000 Miles MP Manual Transmission Check Level 4 000 Miles Refill 32 000 Miles UJ2 Propeller Shaft Splines and Universal Joints Disassemble Clean and Repack 32 000 Miles MP Rear Axle Check Level 4 000 Mil
21. es Orain and Refilf 32 000 Miles Sure Grip Use SGL Lube Rotate Tires 8 000 Miles KEY TO LUBRICANTS Avtomotic Trans Fluid Type A Suffix An AF Anti Freeze AP Air Pressure Check Condition of Chassis Lubricant DCL Distributor Cam Lubricant to Engine Oil HTF High Temperature Brake Fluid MCL Speedometer Cable Lubricant ML Lubriplate MP Multi Purpose Gear Lubricant PDO Penetrating Gripless Oil PSF Power Steering Fluid 5 Manifold Control Valve Solvent SGL Sure Grip Lubricant Stainless Stick Lubricant SSL Sealed Suspension Lubricant WB Whee Bearing Lubricant Medium Universal Joint Lubricant CAPACITIES Engine Oil 5 qts Add 1 qt when replacing filter element Cooling System 16 qts Add 1 qt for heater Rear Axle 4 pis Transmission refili TerqueFlite Manual 18 pts 4 pts 62 x 443 CHRYSLER EO Distributor Oil Cup 4 000 Miles Wick under Rotor 8 000 Miles and every 12 000 Miles thereafter Distributor Cam 8 000 Miles and every 12 000 Miles thereafter Carburetor Air Cleaner Clean 8 000 Miles Replace Element 32 000 Miles 5 Manifold Control Valve 4 000 Miles Engine Tune Up at 8 000 Miles and every 12 000 Miles thereafter WB Front Wheel Bearings Inspect Repack if Necessary 16 000 Mifes Clean Repack and Adiust 32 000 Miles EO Gearshift Lever Pivot and Yoke Selector 3
22. g variables During short trip driving in cold weather or driving on dusty roads the oil changes should be made as frequently as every 500 miles Crosscountry driving with good oils will permit 4 000 miles of operation between changes Chrysler Corporation has determined that the type of operation by the average driver indicates that the engine oil should be changed approximately every two months for traffic driving or every 4 000 miles for highway driving The oil added to the engine at the factory is a high quality oil For Service MS It should be drained in accordance with the type of service in which the car is used as described above after approximately 2 months of city traffic operation or up to 4 000 miles of highway driving New engines frequently consume some oil dering their early life If it is necessary to add oil during this initial period an oil For Service MS of the proper viscosity grade should be used The engine oil level should be checked each time the car is refueled When the level drops below the Add mark on the engine oil level indicator dipstick Fig 8 the addition of one quart of will usually bring the level within the running range When adding or changing engine oil use lubri cants which have both the SAE designation and the MS Service Classification printed on the container High quality well refined engine oils usually have both classifications on the containers Choice of
23. i purpose gear lubricants or lubricants designated for API Service GL 4 The lubricant level should be up to the lower edge of the filler plug hole Anticipated Temperature Viseosity Range Grade Above 30 F SAE 80 or SAE 90 Below 30 F SAE 75 b Power Steering Every 4 000 miles check the oil level in the reser voir Fig 14 at approximately 60 F to 100 F oil temperature Fill with MoPar Power Steering Fluid Part No 2084329 and maintain the level at the bot tom of the filler neck SPEEDOMETER CABLE Every 32 000 miles disconnect the cable at the speed ometer housing and remove the shaft Clean the shaft and coat with all weather speedometer cable lubricant Remove the excess lubricant from the top one foot of shaft and wipe the lubricant from the ferrule before the shaft is completely inserted In stall the shaft and connnect the cable CAUTION Excessive lubricant can result in speed ometer failure TIRES Tires should be rotated including the spare Fig 15 after the first 4 000 miles and 8 000 miles there after to provide long tire life uniform wear and to retain comfortable riding qualities The spare tire should be used so that all the tires will wear at approximately the same rate RIGHT FRONT cD LEFT FRONT RIGHT REAR SPARE 2 Fig 15 Tire Rotation The tires should be examined for unusual wear patterns foreign material and lack of adequate air pressure each tim
24. indicate this need i a Tire wear pattern and or b Car pulls in one direction on brake application and or c Car leads left or right in normal driving 2 Inflate all the tires to the same pressure 3 Check if necessary adjust the front suspen sion height at the torsion bars 4 Inspect if necessary adjust camber caster and toe in 5 Inspect the steering wheel to make sure it is centered 6 Inspect the condition of the steering linkage and inspect the seal condition of the suspension parts 7 Inspect the steering gear lubricant level 8 Aim all headlights CERTIFIED CAR CARE BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1 Remove both front wheel tire and drum as semblies NOTE Front brakes do 60 of the brak ing The condition of the front brakes will serve as an indicator of the condition of the rear brakes 2 Blow out any accumulated dust or dirt 3 Inspect the lining wear pattern and determine the remaining lining life 4 Inspect the condition of shoe return springs check freedom of shoe movement wheel cylinder dust boots and backing plates 5 Inspect the brake drums for excessive out of round score marks hard spots and spider webbing 6 Safety inspect all brake lines brake tees and hoses Safety check all connections Inspect the lower outside portion of rear brake backing plates leakage inside will usually show at this point 7 Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper
25. kage All steering linkage joints are permanently lubri cated Whenever the vehicle is serviced or every 4 000 miles whichever comes first inspect all the seals If any press on tie rod or arm joint seals are cut or damaged replace the entire joint assem bly Service replacement ball joint assemblies will be lubricated at the factory with the specified spe cial lubricant Fig 9 Lubricating the Upper Bali Joints 62X81 Fig 10 Lubricating the Lower Ball Joints If any idler arm pivot or center link pivot joint seals are cut or damaged install new seals to pre vent further lubricant leakage and subsequent joint failure Whenever an engine oil pan is removed and if it necessary to remove the steering linkage recommended tools should be used to prevent joint and seal damage COOLING SYSTEM The cooling system should be drained rinsed and re filled with the proper coolant in the spring and again in the fall When necessary to remove accumula tions of rust and other deposits maximum cleanli ness can be restored by using Cooling System Clean er according to the directions listed on the container Always discard any old solutions removed When ready for refilling refill with water and protect against corrosion by adding MoPar Rust Resistor or refill with MoParAnti Freeze and water depend ing upon the season When draining the cooling system the drain plugs on both banks of the engine should be opene
26. level 8 16 000 Miles Inspect the wheel bearing grease repack if necessary b 32 000 Miles Clean all grease off the spin dles and the wheel bearings Re pack the wheel bear ings and after the wheel assemblies are reinstalled adjust both front wheel bearings 9 Adjust the service brakes 10 Inspect and if necessary adjust the parking brake 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service Change Engine Oil Rotate Tires including spare Safety check Brake Pedal Position Adjust if clearance is less than 1 Clean Carburetor Air Cleaner Engine Crankease Vent Air Cleaners vent Valve if so equipped Treat Carburetor Choke Piston with Special Carburetor Cleaner Engine Tune up Check Front Suspension Alignment Replace Line Carburetor Fuel Filter Brake System Maintenance Service and Lining wear inspection 32 000 Mile Maintenance Service R Replace Carburetor Air Cleaner Only CERTIFIED CAR CARE SCHEDULE 4 000 Miles 8 000 12 000 16 000 20 000 Miles Mi es Miles Miles E DE DECE BEBE ODDE 24 000 28 000 32 000 36 000 Miles Miles Miles Miles 40 000 Miles JONVNGRLNIVAW ANY NOLLYOIUSITI 12 0
27. ls and a new element should be installed at 32 000 mile intervals Fig 5 After removing the air cleaner from the carburet or clean the housing and cover with compressed air Using compressed air gently clean the paper ele ment by holding the air nozzle at least two inches from the inside screen Examine the paper element for punctures Discard an element that has as little as a pin point puncture Examine the soft plastic sealer on both sides of the element These sealing surfaces must be smooth and uniform BODY The following parts should be inspected at every 4 000 mile oii change and lubricated if necessary Prior to applying any lubricants parts should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit After lubrica tion excess oil or grease should be removed Particu lar attention should be given to external lock cyl inders during fall and winter months to ensure pro tection from water and ice Lubricate door check arms hood hinges fuel tank access cover hinge and pin hood locks all external lock cylinders foot operated parking brakes license plate mounting panel springs and pins deck lid lock tail gate locks tail gate torsion bar roller cam with MoPar lubriplate Lubriplate door lock striker plate tail gate tor Sion bar roller cam and guide pillars tail gate lock striker plates dovetail surfaces with MoPar stain less stick lubricant Lubricate door latch rotor tail gate hinges door hinges and other hard to lubrie
28. miles inspect the front wheel bearings and if the lubricant is emulsi fied or low in quantity it should be cleaned out and repacked DO NOT ADD LUBRICANT TO WHEEL Fig 19 Adjusting Front Wheel Bearings LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE BEARINGS BEFORE THEY ARE CLEANED Re move all the lubricant from the wheel bearing as sembly and repack the bearings with short fiber wheel bearing lubricant medium Add enough lu bricant to fill the annular space in the inner hub The hub lubricant cup should also be cleaned and coated with new lubricant Fig 18 To adjust the front wheel bearings Fig 19 1 Tighten the wheel bearing adjusting nut to 90 inch pounds torque while rotating the wheel 2 Position the nut lock on the adjusting nut so one pair of the cotterpin slots aligns with the hole in the spindle Fig 19 3 Back off the adjusting nut and lock assembly to the next slot and install the cotterpin 4 Clean the lubricant coat the inside with wheel bearing lubricant do not fill and install the cap 5 Install the wheel tighten the wheel nuts to 65 foot pounds torque and install the wheel cover CRANKCASE VENTILATION OUTLET PIPE AIR CLEANER If so equipped Every 4 000 miles wash in solvent and reoil with SAE 30 engine oil Clean more frequently in dusty territories CRANKCASE VENTILATOR VALVE If so equipped Every 8 000 miles remove the valve and cap assem bly from the rocker cover and det
29. ngine Oil See Paragraph Engine ST 0 18 16 000 MILES CONT D 3 Clean Carburetor Air Cleaner Engine Crank case Vent Air Cleaner and Vent Valve 4 Apply special MoPar Carburetor Cleaner to Carburetor Choke Piston See Paragraph Carbure tor Choke Piston 5 Replace In Line Carburetor Fuel Filter See Paragraph Fuel Filter 6 Brake System Maintenance Service and Lin ing Wear Inspection If so equipped 20 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2 Change Engine See Paragraph Engine Oil 8 Rotate Tires including spare See Paragraph Tires 4 Safety check brake pedal position adjust if clearance is less than 1 See Paragraph Brakes 5 Check Front Suspension Alignment See Page 20 6 Engine Tune up See Page 19 24 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2 Change Engine Oil See Paragraph Engine 3 Clean Carburetor Air Cleaner Engine Crank case Vent Air Cleaner and Vent Valve 4 Apply special MoPar Carburetor Cleaner to Car buretor Choke Piston See Paragraph Carburetor Choke Piston If so equipped LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 28 000 MILES Perform the following Certified Car Care services 1 4 000 Mile Maintenance Service See Page 19 2
30. ngs Fig 2 Chrysler Lubrication Chart LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 3 GROUP 0 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS Page Cleaner ss AR Fe a te Men Fees OSES SUI SER Lie Pode 6 Alternator LR i es at aed deo qs Ra 13 hal PIT NS ike Gob nb 6 Brakes vice 8 eles Oho ere ak re Pie Mee eet Be AeA puteos ed 6 Carburetor Choke 13 Certified Car Care Lor Bp bius dede I eet gap t ere one tes 17 Chassis Lubrication i sese ebd ho SENE Ded SR HO E ieee CROP he 7 Clutch Torque Shaft oeste en ut ba een vorum CURE s be PCR a ga pd 18 Cooling System oda ws Ts dax a panes AT E e i one R e a ic pene atf ecce 8 Crankease Ventilation Outlet Pipe Air 2 12 Crankease Ventilator Valve isses UN EM EUREN nm 12 Data and Specifications pitani a a n a O S aaa a a a MEE 4 Distributor ieee an ee E rd A 9 Engine ETUR 5 Engine Oil 2 Te 9 Front Wheel Bearings i2 mere be AR a E Aa aa PER AR ios eve ds 12 Fuel Filter em aget eats SAL ARs NA Ege xu Uh eee
31. nting Panel Springs and Pin Deck Lid Lock Gate Hinges Tail Gate Locks Tail Gate Lock Striker Plates and Dovetail Surfaces Tail Gate Torsion Bar Roller Cam Tail Gate Torsion Bar and Support Arm Guide Pillars Fuel Tank Access Cover Hinge and Pin Upper Ball Joints Lower Ball Joints INSPECTION SCHEDULE CONT D Every 4 000 Miles Type Lubricant MoPar Dripless Penetrating Oil or MoPar Lock Ease MoPar Lubriplate or a similar lubricant MoPar Lubriplate MoPar Lubriplate MoPar Lubriplate MoPar Lubriplate MoPar Dripless Penetrating Oil MoPar Lubriplate MoPar Stainless Stick Lubricant MoPar Lubriplate MoPar Stainless Stick Lubricant MoPar Lubriplate Remarks Apply two or three drops of lubricant to the outside and inside rotor bearing surfaces Apply directly Front doors only Remove trim panel apply lubricant to pivots inspect tubing Apply a light film of lubricant directly to the activating and release mechanisms Apply lubricant directly use sparingly Apply lubricant to inner surfaces use sparingly Apply directly use sparingly Apply lubricant through the access hole to the inner surfaces while in the unlocked position Apply to rotor shaft Use sparingly Apply directly Apply to contact areas use sparingly Apply directly to pillar guide surfaces Apply lubricant directly use sparingly INSPECTION SCHEDULE Every 32 000 Miles MoPar Lubricant Part No
32. ricant or Lubricants desig nated for API Service GL 4 as defined by MIL L 2105B Anticipated Temperature Viseosity Range Grade Above 10 SAE 90 As Low as 30 F SAE 80 Below 30 SAE 75 REAR AXLE WITH SURE GRIP DIFFERENTIAL Identification of the Sure Grip Differential can be made by the letter 5 stamped on the identification pad on the right side of the carrier housing or by a metal tag reading Use Sure Grip Lube attached by means of the rear axle housing to carrier bolt below the carrier filler plug Every 4 000 miles remove the rear axle filler plug and check the lubricant level which should be be tween the bottom of the filler plug and 14 inch be low The lubricant level must be checked with the car in a level position and supported at the rear axle Fig 14 Power Steering Reservoir LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE housing or the wheels Remove and refill every 32 000 miles Remove the filler plug Remove the lubricant with a small suc tion tube through the filler hole Refill to the bot tom of the filler hole using the correct lubricant type and viscosity grade according to the anticipated temperature range Install the plug Hypoid Lubricant Part Number 1879414 Anticipated Temperature Viseosity Range Grade Above 10 F SAE 90 Low as 30 F SAE 80 Below 30 F SAE 75 STEERING a Manual Steering Every 4 000 miles check the lubricant level Replen ish with Mult
33. ry to bring to this level Fig 16 CAUTION To prevent dirt from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make certain that the dip stick cap is reseated properly onto the filler tube If it is necessary to check the fluid level when the transmission is cold the fluid should be at or slight ly below the Add One Pint mark If below the mark add one pint of fluid then recheck the level Frequency of Lubrication Every 32 000 miles adjust the automatic transmis sion and replace the oil Fig 17 and the filter also this service should be performed more frequently should the regular operating conditions of the ve hicle be similar to any of the following Police ve hicles highway patrol vehicles and vehicles which may frequently tow traijers operate in heavy traf fic in hot weather or operate continuously with ab normal loads should have more frequent periodic maintenance The transmission should not be in idle gear for long periods Refer to the Transmission Group 21 for the oil change procedure Fig 17 Transmission Oil Pan Drain Plug 0 12 WHEEL HUB GREASE CAVITY 62x41 Fig 18 Wheel Bearings Installed UNIVERSAL JOINTS Every 32 000 miles disassemble clean and repack with 2 ounces of fibrous universal Joint lubricant light Figs 17 and 18 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS At 16 000 miles inspect the wheel bearing lubricant aud repack if necessary At 32 000
34. s Be assured that the manifold heat control valve and the carburetor choke piston are operating properly and are each re treated with their specific solvent 4 Electrical inspect the battery specific gravity Clean and tighten the battery terminals and connec tions Test the battery line voltage at the starter Test the starter cranking ability CERTIFIED CAR CARE 4 000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE Replace Engine Oil Filter element Lubricate Distributor Oil Cup 5 drops Mani fold Heat Control Valve with special MoPar mani fold heat control valve solvent Wipe Clean and Lubricate if necessary Door Hood Tailgate HINGES Door Deck Lid Hood Tailgate LOCKS Door Tailgate STRIKER PLATES Door Tailgate latch ROTORS Deck Lid Tailgate Torsion Bar ANCHORS Door check ARMS Fuel Tank Access Cover HINGES License Plate Panel SPRINGS Foot Operated Parking Brake MECHAN ISM Parking Brake external contacting LINK AGE Check Levels and add Fluids if necessary Trans mission conventional or automatic Rear Axle Differential Steering Gear Pump Power Steering Manual Steering Gear Engine Coolant Check An ti freeze Brake Master Cylinder Battery Inspect Condition of Ball Joint and Tie Rod End Seals 0 20 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CERTIFIED CAR CARE FRONT SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT 1 Determine if the vehicle needs the front sus pension system aligned Three important reasons can
35. th an engine oil change Short trip stop and go operation or operation in dusty areas may require more frequent filter changes MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVE Every 4 000 miles apply Manifold Heat Control OIL FILTER 7 ASSEMBLY 58x239 Fig 11 Engine Filter LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 9 do Tet ey Fig 12 Manifold Heat Control Valve Valve Solvent Part No 1879318 to each end of the valve shaft when the manifold is COOL Work the valve back and forth a few times to distribute the solvent and to be sure the valve is free Fig 12 NOTE Apply the solvent only when the exhaust manifold has cooled REAR AXLE Every 4 000 miles remove the rear axle filler plug and check the lubricant level which should be be tween the bottom of the filler plug and 15 inch be low The lubricant level must be checked with the car in a level position and supported by the rear axle housing or the wheels Fig 13 Removing the Lubricant Using a Suction Tube 0 10 CAUTION Do not support car on the frame when checking rear axle lubricant level Remove and refill every 32 000 miles Remove the filler plug Remove the lubricant with a small suc tion tube through the filler hole Fig 13 Refill to the bottom of the filler hole using the correct lubri cant type and viscosity grade according to the anti cipated temperature range in accordance with the following table reinstall the plug Multipurpose Gear Lub
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