Chrysler 1998 Viper RT/10 User manual

CHRYSLER
CORPORATION
SERVICEMANUAL
1998
VIPERRT/10®
AND
VIPERGTS
To order the special service tools used and
illustrated, please refer tothe instructions on
inside back cover.
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FOREWORD
Theinformationcontainedinthisservicemanualhas been preparedfortheprofessionalautomotivetech-
nician involvedindailyrepairoperations.Thismanual does notcovertheoryofoperation, which is addressed
in servicetrainingmaterial.Informationdescribingtheoperationanduseofstandardandoptionalequipment
isincludedintheOwner'sManualprovided with thevehicle.
Information inthismanualisdividedintogroups. These groupscontaingeneralinformation,diagnosis,
testing,adjustments,removal,installation,disassembly,'andassembly procedures for systems andcomponents.
To assist inlocatinga group title page, usetheGroupTabLocatoronthe following page. The solid barafter
thegroup title isalignedtoa solid tabonthe first page of each group.The first page ofthegrouphasa
contentssectionthatlistsmajortopics within thegroup..Ifyouarenot sure which Groupcontainsthe infor-
mation you need, lookuptheComponent/Systeminthealphabeticalindexlocatedinthe rear ofthismanual.
A ServiceManualComment form isincludedatthe rear ofthismanual.Usethe form toprovideChrysler
Corporation with yourcommentsandsuggestions.
Tightening torquesareprovidedasa specificvaluethroughoutthismanual.Thisvalue represents the
midpoint ofthe acceptable engineeringtorque range fora given fastener application. These torquevaluesare
intendedforuseinserviceassemblyandinstallation procedures usingthecorrectOEM fasteners. When
replacing fasteners, alwaysusethe same type(partnumber) fastener asremoved.
ChryslerCorporation reserves the right to change testingprocedures,specifications,diagnosis,repair
methods,orvehicle wiring atanytimewithoutpriornoticeorincurringobligation.

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8G
8P
Introduction
LubricationandMaintenance
2 Suspension
DifferentialandDriveline
Brakes
6Clutch
7CoolingSystem
8ABattery
8B Starting
80ChargingSystem
8PIgnitionSystem
8EInstrumentPanel/Gauges
8F AudioSystems
Horns
8J TurnSignaland Flashers
8INElectricallyHeatedSystems
Power Door Locks
8QVehicleTheft/SecuritySystem
8SPowerWindows
80Chime/BuzzerWarningSystem
8WWiringDiagrams
9Engine
SiCWindshieldWipersandWashers
8L Lamps
811 Passive RestraintSystems
1j ExhaustSystemandIntake Manifold
i3 FrameandBumpers
j4 FuelSystem
19Steering
Transmission
22TiresandWheels
23Body
24HeatingandAirConditioning
25 Emission ControlSystems
ComponentandSystemIndex
Service ManualCommentForms
(Rear ofManual)

SR INTRODUCTION1
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
page
GENERAL INFORMATION
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION 2
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL AND
DISPLAY SYMBOLS 2
page
METRIC SYSTEM 5
TORQUE REFERENCES 7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1
VEHICLE SAFETYCERTIFICATION LABEL 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
TheViperRT/10and the ViperGTS vehicle family
code is designated SR.The vehicle family code does
not appear onthe vehicle. The SR code may be used
in some documents to indicate the Viper. The1997
Viper does not require a body code plate dueto lim-
ited optional equipment and colors.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the leftA-pillar inside the windshield opening.
TheVIN consists of17 characters in a combination of
letters and numbers that provide specific information
about the vehicle.
VIM CHECK mmiT
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
"Check Digit atthe ninth position ofthe Vehicle Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used bythe
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity ofthe vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula tousethe check digit isnot
released tothe general public.
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A vehicle safety certification label is attached to
the rear facing ofthe driver's door. This label indi-
cates date of manufacture (month and year), Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR)front, Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) rear andthe Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). The Month,Day and Hour of manufacture is
also included.
VIM CODE BREAKDOWN
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE=DESCRIPTION
1 Country
of Origin 1-UnitedStates
2 Make B=Dodge
3 VehicleType 3=PassengerCar
4
Pass. Safety B=ManualSeatBelts
E=ActiveDriverandPassengerAirbags
5 CarLine R=ViperR/T-10
R=ViperGTS
6 Series 7=Performance/lmage
7 BodyStyle 5=OpenBody
9=SpecialityCoupe
8 Engine E=8.0L10Cylinder
9 CheckDigit Seeexplanation
in thissection.
10 ModelYear W=1998
11 AssemblyPlant V=ConnerAve.Assembly
12Thru 17
SequenceNumber 6digitnumberassignedbytheassemblyplant.

2 INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
INTERNATIONAL CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS
SR
10
HIGH BEAM
tp
FOG LIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS,
PARKING LIGHTS,
PANEL LIGHTS TURN SIGNAL
A
HAZARD WARNING
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD WIPER
AND WASHER
WINDSCREEN
DEMISTING
AND DEFROSTING VENTILATING FAN
LuD
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
CD
i
REAR WINDOW
WASHER
FUEL
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
BATTERY CHARGING
CONDITION
ENGINE OIL
(0)
BRAKE FAILURE
(0)
PARKING BRAKE
FRONT HOOD
<&>
REAR HOOD
(TRUNK)
HORN
r'Y^»
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
REAR WINDOW
WIPER
A
SEAT BELT
1I 1
LIGHTER
SKIP SHIFT
80b34eab
All communicationsorinquiriesregardingthe
vehicle shouldincludetheMonth-Day-Hour - and
Vehicle Identification Number.
INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL ANDDISPLAY
SYMBOLS
ThegraphicsymbolsillustratedintheInterna-
tional Control andDisplaySymbolschartareusedto
identify variousinstrumentcontrols.Thesymbols
correspondtothecontrolsanddisplaysthatare
located ontheinstrumentpanel.
FASTENER! IDENTIFICATION
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
THREAD IDENTIFICATION
SAE andmetricbolt/nut threads arenotthe same.
ThedifferenceisdescribedintheThreadNotation
chart(Fig.1).
INCH METRIC
GRADE/CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TheSAE bolt strength grades range from grade2
to grade8.Thehigherthegradenumber,thegreater
the bolt strength. Identification isdeterminedbythe
line marksonthetopofeach bolt head.Theactual
bolt strengthgradecorrespondstothenumberof line
marksplus2.Themostcommonlyusedmetric bolt
strength classes are9.8and12.9.Themetric
strength class identification numberis imprinted on
theheadofthe bolt. Thehigherthe class number,
thegreaterthe bolt strength.Somemetricnutsare
imprinted with a single-digitstrength class onthe
nut face.Refertothe Fastener Identification and
Fastener StrengthCharts.
5/16-18
THREAD NUMBER
MAJOR OF
DIAMETER THREADS
IN INCHES PER INCH
M8X 1.25
THREAD DISTANCE
MAJOR BETWEEN
DIAMETER IN THREADS IN
MILLIMETERSMILLIMETERS
PR606B
Fig. 1 Thread Notation Chart - SAE and Metric

SR
INIiODUCIiON3
GENERALINFORMATION(Continued)
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
Boll MarkingsandTorque• Metric
Commercial Steel Class
8.8 10.9 12.9
Bolt HeadMarkings
Body
Size
Torque
Torque Torque
Diam.
Cast Iron Aluminum
Cast Iron Aluminum
Cast Iron
Aluminum
mm
ft-lb N®m
ft-lb
N®m ft-lb
N®m ft-lb
N«m ft-lb
N»m ft-lb
6 9 5 7 4 14 9 11 7 14 9 117
7 14 9 11 7 18 14 14 11 23 18 1814
8 25 18 18 14 32 23 25 18 36 27 2821
10 40 30 30 25 60 45 45 35 70 50 5540
12 70 55 55 40 105 75 80 60 125 95 10075
14 115 85 90 65 160 120 125 95 195 145 150no
16 180 130 140 100 240 175 190 135 290 210 220165
18 230 170 180 135 320 240 250 185 400 290 310230
Bolt MarkingsandTorqueValues- U,S.Customary
SAE GradeNumber5
BoltHeadMarkings 5(3)line
These area
1 SAEGrade 5(3)line
BoltTorque- Grade5 Bolt BoltTorque- Grade8 Bolt
Body Size
Cast Iron Aluminum
Cast Iron Aluminum
N*m ft-lb
N®m ft-lb N«m Mb N«m
ft-lb
1/4 -20 9 7 8 6 15 11 12 9
-28 12 9 9 7 18 13 14 10
5/16 • 18 20 15 16 12 30 22 24 18
-24 23 17 19 14 33 24 25 19
3/8 - 16 40 30 25 20 55 40 40 30
-24 40 30 35 25 60 45 45 35
7/16 -14 60 45 45 35 90 65 65 50
-20 65 50 55 40 95 70 75 55
1/2 -13 95 70 75 55 130 95 100 75
-20 100 75 80 60 150 110 120 90
9/16 - 12 135 100 110 80 190 140 150 no
-18 150 no 115 85 210 155 170 125
5/8 -11 180 135 150 no 255 190 205 150
-18 210 155 160 120 290 215 230 170
3/4 - 10 325 240 255 190 460 340 365 270
-16 365 270 285 210 515 380 410 300
7/8 •9 490 360 380 280 745 550 600 440
-14 530 390 420 310 825 610 660 490
1 -8 720 530 570 420 1100 820 890 660
-14 800 590 650 480 1200 890 960 710
95IN-6

4INTRODUCTION SR
GENERALINFORMATION(Continued)
FASTENER STRENGTH
HOW TO DETERMINEBOLTSTRENGTH
Mark
CI
lass
Mark
Class
Hexagon
headbolt
Hexagon
flangebolt
w/washer
hexagonbolt
Hexagon
headbolt
Hexagon
flangebolt
w/washer
hexagonbolt
Hexagon
headbolt
Hexagon
headbolt
4-
5-
Bolt 6 -
head No.7 -
8-
9-
10-
11 -
Nomark
Nomark
Two
protruding
lines
Two
protruding
lines
Three
protruding
Four
l^n^ljProtrudin9
lines
4T
51
61
71
8T
9T
10T
1 IT
4T
4T
51
61
71
81
Studbolt
Weldedbolt
Nomark
4T
Grooved
61
41
95IN-4

SR
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION(Continued)
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
Multiply By ToGet
Multiply
By ToGet
in-lbs
x 0.11298 =
Newton-Meters (N«m) N>m
x 8.851 = in-lbs
fMbs
x 1.3558 = Newton-Meters (N»m) N*m
x 0.7376
= ft-lbs
Inches Hg(60°F)
x 3.377
SB
Kilopascals (kPa)
IcPa
x 0.2961
= Inches Hg
psi
x 6.895 =
Kilopascals (kPa)
kPa
x 0.145
- psi
Inches
x 25.4
SB
Millimeters (mm) mm
x 0.03937
= Inches
Feet
x 0.3048 =
Meters (M) M
x 3.281
= Feet
Yards
x 0.9144
3S
Meters (M) M
x 1.0936
= Yards
Miles
x 1.6093 =
Kilometers (Km) Km
x 0.6214
= Miles
mph
x 1.6093
Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h)
Km/h
x 0.6214
= mph
Feet/Sec.
x 0.3048
ss
Meters/Sec. (M/S) M/S
x 3.281
= Feet/Sec.
Kilometers/Hr.
x 0.27778
s
Meters/Sec. (M/S) M/S
x 3.600
= Kilometers/Hr.
mph
x 0.4470 = Meters/Sec. (M/S) M/S
x 2.237
» mph
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
1 Inch
= 25Millimeters 1
Cubic Inch
~ 16 Cubic Centimeters
1 Foot
= 0.3Meter 1
Cubic Foot
= 0.03 Cubic Meter
1 Yard = 0.9Meter 1
Cubic Yard
= 0.8 Cubic Meter
1 Mile
= 1.6 Kilometers
J91IN-1
iETiiC SYSIEi
WARNING; USE
MAY RESULT IN
SONAL INJURY.
OF AN INCORRECTFASTENER
COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
Figure art,specificationsandtorque references in
this ServiceManualare identified inmetricandSAE
format.
During anymaintenanceorrepairprocedures,itis
important to salvage metric fasteners (nuts,bolts,
etc.)forreassembly.Ifthe fastener isnotsalvage-
able,a fastener ofequivalentspecificationshouldbe
used.
Themetricsystemis based onquantitiesofone,
ten, onehundred,onethousandandone million (Fig.
2).
. Mega -
(M)Million Deci
(D)Tenth
Kilo
(K) Thousand
Cent!
(C) Hundreth
Milli (m)
Thousandth
J901N-2
Fig. 2 Metric Prefixes
The following chart will assist inconvertingmetric
units toequivalent English andSAEunits,orvise
versa.
Refertothe Metric ConversionCharttoconvert
torquevalues listed inmetric Newton- meters (N-m).
Also, usethecharttoconvertbetween millimeters
(mm) andinches(in.)

6INTRODUCTIONSR
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
METRIC CONVERSION
in-lbs toN*mN*mto in-lbs
in- lb
N®m
in-lb N«m
in-lb
N®m
in-lb
N»m
in-lb
N»m N®m
in-lb
N»m
in-lb
N»m
in-lb
N«m in-lb
N«m in-lb
2
.2260
42
4.7453
82 9.2646
122 13.7839
162 18.3032
.2
1.7702
4.2
37.1747
8.2
72.5792
12.2
107.9837
16.2
143.3882
4 .4519 44
4.9713
84 9.4906
124
14.0099
164
18.5292
.4 3.5404 4.4 38.9449 8.4 74.3494 12.4 109.7539 16.4 145.1584
6
.6779
46
5.1972
86
9.7165
126 14.2359
166
18.7552
.6 5.3107 4.6 40.7152 8.6 76.1197 12.6 111.5242 16.6 146.9287
8
.9039
48
5.4232
88
9.9425
128
14.4618
168
18.9811
.8 7.0809 4.8 42.4854 8.8 77.8899 12.8 113.2944 16.8 148.6989
10
1.1298
50
5.6492
90
10.1685
130
14.6878
170
19.2071
1 8.8511 5 44.2556 9 79.6601 13 115.0646 17 150.4691
12
1.3558
52
5.8751
92
10.3944
132
14.9138
172 19.4331
1.2 10.6213 5.2 46.0258 9.2 81.4303 13.2 116.8348 17.2 152.2393
14
1.5818 54
6.1011
94
10.6204
134
15.1397
174
19.6590
1.4 12.3916 5.4 47.7961 9.4 83.2006 13.4 118.6051 17.4 154.0096
16
1.8077
56
6.3270
96
10.8464
136 15.3657
176 19.8850
1.6 14.1618 5.6 49.5663 9.6 84.9708 13.6 120.3753 17.6 155.7798
18
2.0337
58
6.5530
98
11.0723
138
15.5917
178
20.1110
1.8 15.9320 5.8 51.3365 9.8 86.7410 13.8 122.1455 17.8 157.5500
20
2.2597
60
6.7790
100 11.2983
140 15.8176
180 20.3369
2 17.7022 6 53.1067 10 88.5112 14 123.9157 18 159.3202
22
2.4856
62
7.0049
102 11.5243
142
16.0436
182
20.5629
2.2 19.4725 6.2 54.8770 10.2 90.2815 14.2 125.6860 18.5 163.7458
24
2.7116
64
7,2309
104
11.7502
144
16.2696
184 20.7889
2.4 21.2427 6.4 56.6472 10.4 92.0517 14.4 127.4562 19 168.1714
26
2.9376
66
7.4569
106
11.9762
146
16.4955
186 21.0148
2.6 23.0129 6.6 58.4174 10.6 93.8219 14.6 129.2264 19.5 172.5970
28
3.1635
68
7.6828
108
12.2022
148
16.7215
188
21.2408
2.8 24.7831 6.8 60.1876 10.8 95.5921 14.8 130.9966 20 177.0225
30
3.3895
70
7.9088
110 12.4281
150
16.9475
190 21.4668
3 26.5534 7 61.9579 11 97.3624 15 132.7669 20.5 181.4480
32
3.6155
72
8.1348
112
12.6541
152 17.1734
192 21.6927
3.2 28.3236 7.2 63.7281 11.2 99.1326 15.2 134.5371 21 185.8736
34
3.8414
74
8.3607
114
12.8801
154
17.3994
194
21.9187
3.4 30.0938 7.4 65.4983 11.4 100.9028 15.4 136.3073 22 194.7247
36
4.0674
76
8.5867
116 13.1060
156
17.6253
196
22.1447
3.6 31.8640 7.6 67.2685 11.6 102.6730 15.6 138.0775 23 203.5759
38
4.2934
78
8.8127 118
13.3320
158
17.8513
198 22.3706
3.8 33.6342 7.8 69.0388 11.8 104.4433 15.8 139.8478 24 212.4270
40
4.5193
80
9.0386
120 13.5580
160 18.0773
200 22.5966
4 35.4045 8 70.8090 12 106.2135 16 141.6180 25 221.2781
ft-lbs toN*mN*mto ft-lbs
ft-lb N»m
ft-lb
N®m ft-lb
N©m
ft-lb N®m
ft-lb
N@m N®m
ft-lb
N®m
ft-lb
N®m
ft-lb
N®m
ft-lb
N°m
ft-lb
1
1.3558
21
28.4722 41
55.5885
61
82.7049
81
109.8212
1
.7376
21
15.9888
41 30.2400
61 44.9913
81 59.7425
2 2.7116 22 29.8280 42
56.9444
62
84.0607
82 111.1770
2
1.4751
22
16.2264
42 30.9776
62 45.7289
82 60.4801
3 4.0675 23 31.1838
43
58.3002
63
85.4165
83
112.5328 3
2.2127
23
16.9639 43
31.7152
63 46.4664
83
61.2177
4 5.4233 24 32.5396 44
59.6560
64
86.7723
84
113.8888
4
2.9502
24
17.7015
44 32.4527
64 47.2040
84
61.9552
5 6.7791 25 33.8954
45
61.0118
65
88.1281
85
115.2446 5
3.6878
25
18.4391
45
33.1903
65 47.9415
85
62.6928
6 8.1349 26 35.2513
46
62.3676
66
89.4840
86
116.6004
6
4.4254
26
19.1766
46
33.9279
66 48.6791
86 63.4333
7 9.4907 27 36.6071 47
63.7234
67
90.8398
87
117.9562
7
5.1629
27
19.9142
47 34.6654
67 49.4167
87
64.1679
8 10.8465 28 37.9629 48
65.0793
68
92.1956
88 119.3120
8
5.9005
28
20.6517
48
35.4030
68 50.1542
88
64.9545
9 12.2024 29 39.3187 49
66.4351
69
93.5514
89
120.6678
9
6.6381
29
21.3893
49
36.1405
69 50.8918
89
65.6430
10 13.5582 30 40.6745
50
67.7909
70
94.9073
90
122.0236
10
7.3756 30
22.1269 50 36.8781
70 51.6293
90
66.3806
11 14.9140 31 42.0304 51 69.1467 71
96.2631
91 123.3794
11
8.1132
31
22.8644
51
37.6157
71 52.3669
91
67.1181
12 16.2698 32 43.3862 52
70.5025
72
97.6189
92
124.7352
12
8.8507
32
23.6020
52
38.3532
72 53.1045
92
67.8557
13 17.6256 33 44.7420 53 71.8583 73
98.9747
93 126.0910
.13
9.5883
33
24.3395
53 39.0908
73 53.8420
93
68.5933
14 18.9815 34 46.0978 54 73.2142 74
100.3316
94 127.4468 14
10.3259
34
25.0771 54 39.8284
74 54.5720
94
69.3308
15 20.3373 35 47.4536 55
74.57m
75
101.6862
95
128.8026
15
11.0634
35
25.8147 55
40.5659
75 55.3172
95 70.0684
16 21.6931 36 48.8094 56 75.9258 76
103.0422
96 130.1586
16
11.8010
36
26.5522
•56
41.3035
76 56.0547
96
70.8060
17 23.0489 37 50.1653 57 77.2816 77
104.3980
97 131.5144
17
12.5386
37
27.2898
57 42.0410
77 56.7923
97
71.5435
18 24.4047 38 51.5211 58 78.6374 78
105.7538
98 132.8702
18
13.2761
38
28.0274 58 42.7786
78 57.5298
98
72.2811
19 25.7605 39 52.8769 59 79.9933 79
107.1196
99 134.2260 19
14.0137 39
28.7649
59 43.5162
79 58.2674
99
73.0187
20 27.1164 40 54.2327 60 81.3491 80
108.4654
1043 135.5820
20
14.7512 40
29.5025
60
44.2537
80 59.0050
100
73.7562
in.
to mm
mm toin.
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm mm
in. mm
in.
mm
in.
mm in.
mm
in.
.01 .254 .21
5.334
.41 10.414
.61
15.494
.81 20.574
.01
.00039
.21
.00827
.41 .01614 .61 .02402
.81 .03189
.02 .508 .22
5.588
.42
10.668
.62
15.748
.82
20.828 .02 .00079
.22 .043866 .42 .01654 .62 .02441
.82
.03228
.03 .762 .23
5.842
.43 10.922 .63
16.002
.83
21.082
.03
.00118
.23 .00906 .43 .01693 .63 .02480
.83 .03268
.04 1.016 .24
6.096
.44
11.176
.64 16.256 .84
21.336
.04 .00157 .24 .00945 .44 .01732 .64 .02520
.84
.03307
.05 1.270 .25
6.350
.45
11.430
.65
16.510
.85
21.590
.05 .00197
.25 .00984 .45 .01772 .65 .02559
.85
.03346
.06 1.524 .26
6.604
.46 11.684 .66 16.764 .86 21.844
.06
.00236
.26 .01024 .46 .01811 .66 .02598
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INTRODUCTION 7
GENERAL INFORMATION(Continued)
TORQUE REFERENCES cationsChart for torque references not listed inthe
Individual TorqueCharts appear attheendof individual torquecharts,
manyGroups.Refer tothe StandardTorque Specifi-
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFIED TORQUE FORSTANDARD BOLTS
Specifiedtorque
Class Diameter Pitch Hexagonheadbolt Hexagonflange bolt
mm mm N#m kgf-cnn
ft-lbf
N»m kgf-cm ft-lbf
6 1 5 55 48in.-lbf 6 60 52in.-lbf
8 1.25 12.5 130 9 14 145 10
4T 10 1.25 26 260 19 29 290 21
12 1.25 47 480 35 53 540 39
14 1.5 74 760 55 84 850 61
16 1.5 115 1,150 83 — — —
6 1 6.5 65 56in.-lbf 7.5 75 65in.-lbf
8 1.25 15.5 160 12 17.5 175 13
5T 10 1.25 32 330 24 36 360 26
12 1.25 59 600 43 65 670 48
14 1.5 91 930 67 100 1,050 76
16 1.5 140 1,400 101 — — ,—
6 1 8 80 69in.-lbf 9 90 78in.-lbf
8 1.25 19 195 14 21 210 15
6T 10 1.25 39 400 29 44 440 32
12 1.25 71 730 53 80 810 59
14 1.5 110 1,100 80 125 1,250 90
16 1.5 170 1,750 127 — — —
6 1 10.5 no 8 12 120 9
8 1.25 25 260 19 28 290 21
71 10 1.25 52 530 38 58 590 43
12 1.25 95 970 70 105 1,050 76
14 1.5 145 1,500 108 165 1,700 123
16 1.5 230 2,300 166 — — —
8 1.25 29 300 22 33 330 24
8T 10 1.25 61 620 45 68 690 50
12 1.25 110 1,100 80 120 1,250 90
8 1.25 34 340 25 37 380 27
91 10 1.25 70 710 51 78 790 57
12
).'/:
125 1,300 94 140 1,450 105
8 1.25 38 390 28 42 430 31
10T 10 1.25 78 800 58 88 890 64
12 1.25 140 1,450 105 155 1,600 116
8 1.25 42 430 31 47 480 35
in 10 1.25 87 890 64 97 990 72
12 1.25 155 1,600 116 175 1,800 130

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LUBRICATION ANDMAINTENANCE0 -1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
pagepage
GENERAL INFORMATION1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 3
JUMPSTARTING,HOISTING,TOWINGAND
STORAGE 6
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS 2
FLUIDCAPACITIES 2
INTERNATIONALSYMBOLS 1
PARTS AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
PARTSREQUIRING NO LUBRICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
PARTS ANDLUBRICANTRECOMMENDATIONS
When service is required,ChryslerCorporation
recommendsthat onlyMopar® brandparts, lubri-
cants and chemicals be used. Mopar® provides the
best engineeredproducts for servicingChryslerCor-
poration vehicles.
SEMEME smwme
If a vehicle is operatedunder any ofthe following
conditions, itis considered severe service.
• Extremelydusty areas.
• 50% or moreof vehicle operationin32° C (90° F)
or highertemperatures.
• Prolonged idling, such as, vehicleoperation in
stop andgo traffic.
• Frequentshortrunningperiods. Not allowing
engine to warm to operatingtemperatures.
• Police or taxi usage.
FUEL USAGE
Viper enginesrequire theuseof unleaded fuel to
reduceexhaustemissions. Use premiumunleaded
gasolinehaving a minimum octane rating of91
(R+M)/2. Higheroctanepremiumunleadedgasoline
can be usedifdesired.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Chrysler Corporation uses internationalsymbols to
identify enginecompartmentlubricant and fluid
inspection and fill locations(Fig. 1).
:
~*N>
W CHRYSLER CORPORATION
ENGINE OIL o
BRAKE FLUID
O
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
©
POWER
STEERING
FLUID
19
ENGINE
COOLANT
^CX7 WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID^
9500-1
Fig. 11nternational Symbols

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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
CLASSIFICATIONOFLUBRICANTS
Only lubricantsbearingdesignationsdennedby
the following organizationshouldbeusedtoservicea
Chrysler Corporationvehicle.
• Societyof Automotive Engineers(SAE)
• AmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)(Fig.2)
• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
(Fig. 3)
9400-9
Fig. 2 API Symbol
EMGINE OIL
SAE VISCOSITY RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
An SAEviscositygradeisusedtospecifythe vis-
cosity ofengineoil.SAE30specifiesa singleviscos-
ity engineoil.Engine oils alsohave multiple
viscosities. These arespecified with a dualSAE vis-
cosity grade which indicatesthecold-to-hottempera-
ture viscosityrange.
• SAE30= singlegradeengineoil.
• SAE10W-30= multiple gradeengineoil.
Chrysler Corporation only recommends multiple
gradeengine oils.
SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS
The Viper enginecomes from thefactory with
Mobil 1®syntheticengineoil.A full syntheticAPI
certified engineoiloftheproperviscositygradeis
recommendedfor refill.
API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION
The APIServiceGradespecifiesthetypeofperfor-
mancetheengineoilisintendedtoprovide.TheAPI
Servicesymbolalsoappliestoenergyconserving
engine oils.
Useengine oils thatare fully syntheticAPI Certi-
fied. 10W-30 MOPAR® engine oils conform to specifi-
cations.
Refer toGroup9,Engineforengineoilspecifica-
tion.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE ratingsalsoapplyto multiple grade gear
lubricants. In addition, APIclassificationdefinesthe
lubricants usage.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubricating grease isratedfor quality and usage
by the NLGI. Allapprovedproductshavethe NLGI
symbol (Fig.3)onthe label. Atthebottom NLGI
symbol isthe usage and quality identification letters.
Wheel bearinglubricantis identified bytheletter
"G". Chassis lubricantis identified bythelatter "L".
The letter following the usage letterindicatesthe
quality ofthelubricant.The following symbols indi-
cate thehighest quality.
NLGI
AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING & CHASSIS
LUBRICANT
GC
NLGI
AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING & CHASSIS
LUBRICANT
NLGI
AUTOMOTIVE
WHEEL BEARING & CHASSIS
LUBRICANT
GC-LB
WHEEL
BEARINGS
CHASSIS
LUBRICATION
CHASSIS AND
WHEEL BEARINGS
9200-7
Fig. 3 NLGI Symbol
PA1TS REQUiRlie 10 LU1R1CAT101
Many componentsona ChryslerCorporation vehi-
cle requirenoperiodicmaintenance.Somecompo-
nents aresealedandpermanentlylubricated.Rubber
bushingscandeteriorateor limit damping ability if
lubricated. The following list ofcomponentsrequire
no lubrication:
• GeneratorBearings
• Drive Belt
• Drive Belt Idler/TensionerPulley
© WheelBearings
• RubberBushings
• StarterBearings/Bushings
• Throttle Control Cable
• Throttle Linkage
• WaterPumpBearings
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank. 72.0L (19gal.)
Engine Oil-With Out Filter 7.6L (8.0qts.)
Engine Oil-With Filter 8.0L (8.5qts.)
Cooling System12.0L (12.8qts.)
Transmission . 3.8L (4qts.)
Differential-Axle Fluid 0.8L (45oz.)
Differential-Axle Additive 0.1L (4oz.)
PowerSteering0.7L (21oz.)
Brake Fluid .................... 0.3L (7.5oz.)
Windshield Washer1 L (1qt.)

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
INDEX
pagepage
GENERAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE - B 4
INTRODUCTION . 3 UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION 3
SCHEDULE-A 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Chrysler Corporationhascompiledrecommended
lubrication andmaintenanceschedulesandproce-
durestohelpreduceprematurewearor failure over
abroadrangeofoperatingconditions.Whenselecting
thepropermaintenanceschedule,theclimateand
operating conditionsmustbeconsidered.
Therearetwomaintenanceschedulesthatshow
theproperserviceforthe Viper. Usetheschedule
that best describesthe driving conditionsunder
which thevehicleisoperated.Wheretimeand mile-
ageareshown, follow the interval thatoccurs first.
Schedule- A Itlistsallthescheduledmainte-
nance tobeperformedunder"normal"operatingcon-
ditions.
Schedule- B isa scheduleforvehiclesthatare
operatedunderoneormoreofthe following condi-
tions:
• Dayand night temperaturesarebelowfreezing
© Frequentstopandgo driving
® Extensive idling (suchasfrequent driving in
stopandgo traffic)
• Frequent driving industyconditions
• Frequentshort trip driving less than8 km(5
miles)
• More than 50% of driving isatsustained high
speeds during hotweatherabove90°F (32°C).
Usetheschedulethat best describesyour driving
conditions.
Where timeandmileageare listed, follow the
interval thatoccurs first.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The scheduledemissionmaintenance listed in bold
type in theMaintenanceSchedulesmustbedoneat
thespecifiedmileageto assure thecontinuedproper
operation oftheemission control system.These,and
all othermaintenanceservicesincludedintheman-
ual, shouldbedonetoprovidethe best vehicleper-
formance and reliability. More frequentmaintenance
may beneededforvehiclesin severe operatingcon-
ditions.
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
AT EACH STOP FOR GASOLINE
• Checkengineoilandaddasrequired.
• Check windshield washersolventandaddas
required.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check tire pressure and look forunusualwear
or damage.
• Check fluid levelsofcoolantbottle,master cylin-
ders,andpowersteering.Add fluid asrequired.
• Checkall lights andallotherelectricalitemsfor
correct operation.
AT EACH OIL CHANGE
• Inspecttheexhaustsystem.
• Inspectbrake hoses.
• Inspectthe front suspensioncomponents.
• Checktheenginecoolant level, hoses, and
clamps.
• Checkthetransmissionoil level.
SCHEDULE - A
7,500 MILES (12 000 KM) OR AT 6 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
15,000 MILES (24 000 KM). OR AT 12 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
22,500 MILES (36 000 KM) OR AT 18 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
30,000 MILES (48 000 KM) OR 24 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changebrakeand clutch fluid.
• Lubricate front andrear ball joints andtierod
ends.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replaceaircleanerelements.

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GENERALINFORMATION(Continued)
37,500 MILES (60 000 KM) OR AT 30 MONTHS
received
• Changeengineoiland filter.
45,000 MILES (72 500 KM) OR AT 36 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
© Flushandreplaceenginecoolantat36months,
regardlessofmileage.
52,500 MILES (84 500 KM) OR AT 42 MONTHS
• Flushandreplaceengine * coolantifnotdoneat
36months.
• Changeengineoiland filter.
60,000 MILES (96 500 KM) OR AT 48 MONTHS
® Replaceignitioncables.
® Replace spark plugs.
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changebrakeand clutch fluid.
• Lubricate front andrear balljoints andtierod
ends.
• Check andreplace,ifnecessary,thePCV
valve*..
67,500 MILES (108 500 KM) OR AT 54 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
• Inspectthebrake linings
75,000 MILES (120 500 KM) OR AT 60 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Lubricate front andreartierodends.
• Flushandreplaceenginecoolantifithasbeen
30,000miles(48000km)or24monthssincethelast
change.
82,500 MILES (182 000 KM) OR AT 66 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
® Flushandreplaceenginecoolantifithasbeen
30,000miles(48000km)or24monthssincethelast
change.
90,000 MILES (144 000 KM) OR AT 72 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Lubricate front andrear balljoints andtierod
ends.
• Changebrakeand clutch fluid.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Replace spark plugs.
® Replaceaircleanerelements.
® Check andreplace,ifnecessary,thePCV
valve *.
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97,500 MILES (156 000 KM) OR AT 78 MONTHS
• Changeengineoiland filter.
SCHEDULE - B
3,000 MILES (5 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
6,000 MILES (10 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
9,000 MILES (14 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
12,000 MILES (19 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
15,000 MILES (24 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Lubricate front andrear balljoints andtierod
ends.
• Inspectaircleanerelementsandreplace,if
necessary.
18,000 MILES (29 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
21,000 MILES (34 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changetransmission fluid.
24,000 MILES (38 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
27,000 MILES (43 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
30,000 MILES (48 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Lubricate front andrear balljoints andtierod
ends.
• Replaceaircleanerelements.
• Replace spark plugs.
• InspectPCVvalve*andreplaceifneces-
sary**.
33,000 MILES (53 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
36,000 MILES (58 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Changerearaxle fluid.

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LUlFtiCATiON AND MAINTENANCE I - §
GENERALINFORMATION{Continued)
39,000 MILES (62 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
42,000 MILES (67 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changetransmission fluid.
45,000 MILES (72 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectaircleanerelementsandreplaceif
necessary.
• Lubricate front andrear ball joints andtierod
ends.
48,000 MILES (77 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
51,000 MILES (82 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Flushandreplaceenginecoolant.
54,000 MILES (86 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
57,000 MILES (91 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
60,000 MILES (96 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Lubricate front andrear ball joints andtierod
ends.
• Inspecttheautotensioning drive beltand
replace,if necessary.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
• Replaceengineaircleanerelements.
• Replace ignition cables.
• Replacesparkplugs.
• InspectPCVvalve*andreplaceif neces-
sary**.
63,000 MILES (101 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changetransmission fluid.
66,000 MILES (106 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
69,000 MILES (110 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
72,000 MILES 115 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
75,000 MILES (120 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspecttheautotensioning drive beltand
replace,if necessary**.
• Lubricate front andrear ball joints andtierod
ends.
• Inspectengineaircleanerelementsand
replaceif necessary.
78,000 MILES (125 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
81,000 MILES (130 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Flushandreplaceenginecoolant.
84,000 MILES (134 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
® Changetransmission fluid.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
87,000 MILES (139 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
90,000 MILES (144 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Lubricate front andrear ball joints andtierod
ends.
• Inspecttheautotensioning drive beltand
replace,if necessary**. Note!notrequiredifthebelt
waspreviouslyreplace.
• Replaceengineaircleanerelements.
• Replacesparkplugs.
• InspectPCVvalve*andreplaceif neces-
sary**.
93,000 MILES (149 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
96,000 MILES (154 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Inspectthebrake linings.
99,000 MILES (158 000 KM)
• Changeengineoiland filter.
• Changerearaxle fluid.
NOTE: * This maintenance is recommended by
Chrysler tothe owner butisnot required to main-
tain the warranty onthePCV valve.
NOTE: ** This maintenance isnot required ifthe
item was previously replaced.

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JUMP STARTING, HOISTING,TOWING AND STORAGE
INDEX
page
SERWiCE PROCEDURES
HOISTINGRECOMMENDATIONS 7
JUMPSTARTINGPROCEDURE 6
SERVICE PROCEDURES
JUMPSTARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING:REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ANDWARNINGS IN GROUP 8A, BATTERY/START-
ING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS.
DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
DO NOT JUMP START WHEN BATTERY INDICA-
TOR DOTIS YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR.
DO NOT ALLOWJUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO
TOUCH EACH OTHERWHENCONNECTED TOA
BOOSTER SOURCE.
DO NOTUSE OPENFLAMENEAR BATTERY.
REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ON HANDS
OR WRISTS TO AVOIDINJURY BY ACCIDENTAL
ARCHING OF BATTERY CURRENT.
WHENUSING A HIGHOUTPUTBOOSTING
DEVICE, DONOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO
EXCEED 16 VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH DEVICE BEING USED.
TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE
(1) Visually inspectvehiclefor:
• Batterycableclamp condition, cleanif necessary.
• Frozenbattery.
•Yellow or bright colortestindicator,ifequipped.
• Lowbattery fluid level.
• Generatordrivebelt condition andtension.
• Fuelfumesorleakage,correctif necessary.
CAUTION: Ifthe cause of startingproblem on dis-
abledvehicle is severe,damage to boostervehicle
charging system can result.
(2) Whenusinganothervehicleasa booster
source, turn offall accessories, place gear selectorin
park orneutral,setparkbrakeandoperateengineat
1200 rpm.
(3) Ondisabledvehicle,place gear selectorinneu-
tral andsetparkbrake. Turn offall accessories.
(4) Connectjumper cables toboosterbattery.RED
clamp topositiveterminal(+). BLACK clamptoneg-
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LONGTERMVEHICLESTORAGE............ 7
TOWINGRECOMMENDATIONS . 7
ative terminal(-).DONOT allow clampsatopposite
endof cables totouch,electricalarc will result.
Review allwarningsinthisprocedure.
(5) Removetheplasticcover from thepositiveter-
minal.
(6) Ondisabledvehicle,connectREDjumpercable
clamp topositive(+)terminallocatedonthe left
cowl. Connect BLACK jumpercableclampto chassis
ground (Fig.1).
(7) Donotcrankstartermotorondisabledvehicle
for morethan15 seconds, starter will overheatand
could fail.
(8) Allow batteryindisabledvehicletochargeto
atleast 12.4 volts (75% charge)beforeattemptingto
startengine.Ifengine does notstart within 15 sec-
onds,stopcrankingengineand allow starterto cool
(15 minutes),beforecrankingagain.
Fig. 1 Jumper Cabie Clamp Connections
DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS
• Disconnect BLACK cableclamp from chassis
ground ondisabledvehicle.

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
• Whenusinga Boostervehicle,disconnect
BLACK cableclamp from batterynegativeterminal.
DisconnectREDcableclamp from batterypositive
terminal.
• DisconnectREDcableclamp from positiveter-
minal ondisabledvehicle.
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
RefertoOwner'sManualprovided with vehiclefor
properemergency jacking procedures.Toincrease
frame togroundclearancefabricatelowwooden
rampstopositioninsidea twin postoutboardhoist.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED AREFORA COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE (Fig.2). WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUS-
PENSION IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE
CENTER OF GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME
HOISTING CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY
SUPPORT OR SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING
DEVICE WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
H DRIVE ON HOIST
H OUTBOARD TWIN POST HOIST
• EMERGENCY JACK
S FLOOR JACK 9300-5
Fig, 2 Hoisting and Jacking Points - Typical
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
To avoid damage tobumperfasciaandair dams
useofa flat bed towing deviceisrecommended.Ifa
flat beddeviceisused,theapproachangleshouldnot
exceed15 degrees. Use only thereinforcedelongated
holeslocatedin front ofthe front suspensiononthe
sideofframe rail to secure vehicleto flat bed.Use
only thereinforcedelongatedholeslocatedrearward
of therearsuspensiononthesideofframe rail to
secure vehicleto flat bed. Secure vehicleto flat bed
atall four cornersofframeto avoid towing damage.
WARNING: DONOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACH-
MENT DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR
LINES, FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT. DONOT LIFT OR
TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT OR REAR BUMPER, OR
BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER UNITS. DONOT
VENTURE UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IFNOT SUP-
PORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS. DONOT
ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE INA TOWED VEHI-
CLE.
CAUTION: Donot damage brake lines, exhaust
system, shock absorbers, sway bars, orany other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle. Remove or secure loose or pro-
truding objects from a damaged vehicle before tow-
ing. Refer to state and local rules and regulations
before towing a vehicle. Donot allow weight of
towed vehicle to bear on lower fascia, air dams, or
spoilers.
LONG TERM VEHICLE STORAGE
For shorttermstoragerefertoOwner'sManual.
PREPARATION
On a Viper thatistobestoredfor90daysor
longer the following proceduresarerecommendedto
minimize environmentaleffectsonmechanicalcom-
ponentsandpaintedorupholsteredsurfaces.
COMPLETE VEHICLE
• Storevehicleina well ventilateddrylocation.
• Vehiclemustbedrybeforeitisstored.
• Ifstorage area issubjectedtobelowfreezing
temperatures,place3 mills plasticsheetingunder
vehicle. Plasticsheeting will serve asa barrierfor
condensate waterthat could form ona cold floor dur-
ing temperaturefluctuations.
Position vehicleasfaraway from continuously run-
ning electricmotorsaspossibletoreducerubber
componentdegradation.Electrical activity creates
ozone which will cause rubbertodeteriorate.
ElECIWCftl SYSTEi
Disconnectthebatterynegativecable.Checkthe
batteryvoltagemonthly.Ifthevehicle will besub-
jected tosubfreezingtemperatures,removethebat-
tery andstoreitina cool well ventilatedplace.Refer
to Group8A,Battery,forproperprocedures.
ENGINE COMPONENTS
• Verify thatthe cooling systemisprotectedto
-28° C (-20°F)regardlessofthetemperatureinthe

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storage area. Antifreezecoolant limits corrosionof
cooling systemcomponents.
• Changeengineoiland filter toremovepossible
contamination that could cause corrosionorsludgein
crankcase.
• Coatunpaintedsurfacesinenginecompartment
with Mopar® GeneralPurposeLubeMP-50,orequiv-
alent,topreventcorrosion.
• Fogenginecombustionchambersandvalve
train with light lubricating oil, suchasenginetopoil.
Fogging theenginehelpspreventcylindercorrosion.
(1) Pour120ml(4oz.)ofenginetopoilina open
container.
(2) DisconnectPCVvalve from enginecover.
(3) Startengineand hold idle at1200rpm.
(4) ImmersePCVvalve into containeroftopoil
using a pieceofshort hose.
(5) Whenexhaust starts tosmoke, turn Off igni-
tion switch.
(6) ConnectPCVvalveto inlet hose.
(7) Donotstartengineagain until vehicleis
returnedtouse.
FUEL SYSTEi
Fill the fuel tanktocapacitytopreventcondensa-
tion from forming inside fuel tank.
BRAKE SYSTEM
• Donotapplyparkingbrakeduring long term
storage.
• Inspectbrake fluid reservoirforproper level, fill
if necessary.
• Donotcontaminatebrakingdiscs with anticor-
rosion materialofany kind.
REAft AXLE
Turn rearwheelspindlesseveralrotationsoncea
month tocirculate fluid throughthe differential. Cir-
culating the differential fluid preventscorrosion from
forming oncomponentsthatareabovethe fluid level.
WHEELSANDTIRES
Removethewheels from thevehicle. Inflate the
tirestothemaximum pressure indicatedonthe tire
side wall. Storethewheelsstackedandcovered with
atarpona woodenpallettoprevent flat spots from
forming inroadcontactpatch areas.
INTERIORTRIM
• Emptyandwashashreceiver.
• Removeanyarticles from interior ofvehiclethat
canemitodors.
• Vacuumcleancarpeted areas in passenger com-
partmentandtrunk.
• In humid regions,suspenda desiccantbag from
therear view mirror toabsorbthemoisture from the
air insideofthevehicle.
• Cleanleatherupholstery with Mopar® Total
Clean, orequivalent,and allow todryovernight
beforeclosingvehicle.
• Ifdesired, dress the vinyl andleather interior
components with Mopar® Leatherand Vinyl Protec-
tor, orequivalent.For deep cleaningandrestoring
oils toleatherupholstery,usea leatherbalmthatis
available atmostleathergoodsretailers.
10DY
• Touch-uporrepairallchipsand scratches in
painted surfacesto avoid contaminatingbodysub-
strate with waxorcorrosionofmetalcomponents.
• Washandwaxexteriorofvehicleandapply
Mopar® Leather/Vinyl Protector,orequivalent,to
exterior rubberand vinyl components.
• Install rearglass,side glass androof,ona Viper
RT/10.
• Ifvehicleisstoredindoors,cover with a flannel
carcovertoprotectthe finish.
• Ifthevehicleisstoredoutdoors,cover with a
ventilated weatherproofcarcover with a soft lining.
RETURNING VEHICLE FROM LONG TERM
STORAGE
BEFORE STARTINGVEHICLE
• Inspectbrakingdiscs, light oxidation onstop-
ping surfaceisacceptableandshould diminish as
vehicle is driven. Ifheavycorrosionand pitting is
apparentthebrakingdiscs would requireservice
beforewheelsareinstalled.RefertoGroup5,Brakes,
for properprocedures.
• Install wheelsatthe same locations from which
theywereremoved.Eachwheelhubismarkedto
indicate properlocation.
• Washpreservative oils from enginecompartment
andundercarriageofvehicle.
• Install fully chargedbattery.RefertoGroup8A,
Battery/Starter/Charging SystemsDiagnostics,for
additional information.
• Performalltimerelatedperiodicmaintenance
describedinthemaintenance schedules inthis sec-
tion.
• Ifused,removedesiccantbag from interior of
vehicle.
• Cleanvehicleas necessary.
BEFORE VEHICLEOPERATION
It ispossibleforthe clutch discto adhere tothe
engine flywheel. Thetransmission will notgo into
gear ifthis condition exists.Tocorrectthis condition,
lift therearwheelsoffthegroundandsupportthe
vehicle onsafety stands. Starttheengine with the
transmissionin fourth gear and hold engine speed at
1200rpm. Depress clutch andapplythebrakesto