Chrysler Imperial 1962 User manual

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1962
Imperial and Chrysler
SERVICE MANUAL
MODELS
SC-l (NEWPORT) SC-2(300)
SC-3 (NEW YORKER) SY-1 (IMPERIAL)
This Sendee Manualiscompiledasa reference and
guidetoprovidetheImperialandChryslerServiceTech-
nicians with theproper adjustments andrepairproced-
ures forservicingthe1962 Imperial andChryslerVehicles.
SupplementaryServiceBulletins issued from timetotime
andanunderstandingofthematerialcompiledherein,
will assist the sendee personneltomaintainthequality
standards built intotheImperialandChryslerVehicles.
In ordertousetheServiceManualtothe best advan-
tage, thecorrespondingor superseding vehiclemodels
mustbeunderstood.The supersedence of these modelsis
as follows:
CHRYSLER MODELS
GROUP INDEX
Group Title
1962 1961
Newport
SC-l
Newport
1C-1
300* SC-2 Windsor HC-2
New Yorker SC-3 New Yorker BC3
*C-300H SC-2-300H C-300G
HG4
IMPERIAL MODELS
Custom, Crown,
LeBaron
SY-1
HY-1
TheservicetoolsreferredtointhisManualareavail-
able throughthe Miller ManufacturingCompany,17640
GrandRiverAvenue,Detroit27,Michigan,U.S.A. unless
otherwisespecified.
Extra copies ofthisManualareavailableat$5.00 each,
plusanylocal taxes, under Part Number81-070-2072.
Order from Chrysler-Plymouth Division, P.O.Box1658,
Detroit 31, Michigan.
CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH
DIVISION
Chrysler Corporation
DETROIT 31, MICHIGAN
Chrysler Corporation reserves therightto make changes in design orto
make additions toor improvements inits product without imposing any obli-
gations upon itselftoinstall them onits products previously manufactured.
Introductionand
GeneralSpecifications
0 Lubrication and
Maintenance
1
Accessories ORadios, Heaters,
Mirrors)
2
Front Suspension
3
Rear Axle1
4
Parking Brakes I
5 Service Brakes 1
6
Clutch
7 CoolingSystem1
7A AccessoryBeltDrives1
8 Electrical andInstruments1
9 Engine1
10 Engine
Oiling System1
11
Exhaust System1
13
Frame I
14
Fuel System {Pump, Carburetor, 1
Tank) |
16PropellerShaftandI
Universal Joints1
17 SpringsandShockAbsorbers1
19 Steering
Gear (Pumps,SteeringI
Gear Arm, Idler Arm) 1
21
Transmission (Torque Converter) 1
22 Wheels,Bearingsand
Tires 1
23
Body andSheetMetal1
24
Air-Conditioning 1
12M SD & TO 8-61
UTHO IN USA
81-070-2072
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2
INTRODUCTIONANDGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SY-1LEBARON4-DCORSOUTHAMPTON
SC-lNEWPORTTOWNANDCOUNTRYWAGON
SC-2 300 2-DOORHARDTOP
SC-3NEWYORKER 4-DOOR HARDTOP
62x372
Fig. 1—1962 ImperialandChrfsler Models
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FACTORY CONTACT
The following outlineoftheproperproceduretouseInobtaining assistance oradviceonanymatter
applying toService will insureyourinquiresreceivingpromptattentionandhandling.Make cer-
tain those members ofyourorganizationwhomight have theoccasiontocontactthefactory,are
thoroughly familiar with thisprocedure.
Do not withhold actiononanymatterpendingcontactbya Service Representative ashis sched-
uled contactmaybedelayedbyspecial assignments. Whenindoubtastotheproperprocedureto
follow inthehandlingofa claimorcomplaint,prompt results canbeobtainedthrougha letter,tele-
gramor phone call toyourRegionalServiceOffice—makingcertaintoincludeall necessary infor-
mation. Iftheaidofa Service Representative is necessary, theRegionalOffice will arrange forhis
contactaspromptlyas circumstances permit.
Lettersor telegrams totheRegionalService Office, ortothecardivisionconcerned,should
beconfinedtoonesubjectonlyandshouldincludethe following information:
CarSerialNumberOwner'sName
Dateof Sale Mileage
Completedescriptionof difficulty, correctiveactiontaken,yourrecommendationsastowhat
shouldbe done andthe reason forsodoing.
IncludePaintand Trim Code Numberswhere finish, upholstery,bodyor sheet metalisin-
volved, and estimate ofnet cost ofrepairs.
CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH DIVISION
With theexceptionof orders for parts or parts literature,all requests forChryslerandImperial
ServiceliteraturesuchasServiceBulletins,ServiceManuals,OwnerManuals,Time Schedules,
W.S.G'sorotherChryslerandImperialServiceliterature,shouldbe addressed to:
(Letters) (Telegrams)
ChryslerCorporationChrysler- Plymouth Division
Chrysler- Plymouth Division Attention,
ServiceDepartment(Nameofpersontowhom sent)
P.O.Box1658WUX
Detroit SI,MichiganDetroit,Michigan
(Phone) VAUey 2-4700
NOTE: Please make certaintoincludethe Code WUX onall telegrams totheChrysler- Plymouth
Division asthis insures deliverydirecttoourTeleprintRoom thus eliminatingdelay.
MASTER TECHNICIANS SERVICE CONFERENCE!
All correspondence concerningenrollmentintheM.T.S.C.Program, changes inenrollment rec-
ords (theaddingordroppingofpersonnel), issuance ofawards, status ofenrolledpersonnel,
orders foradditionalmaterial,thereturnofquestionnaires,oranyother matters relatingtothis
programshouldbe addressed to:
MasterTechnicianServiceConference
ChryslerCorporationTraining Center
ServiceDevelopmentandTrainingOffice
P.O.Box 2119
Detroit 31,Michigan
(Phone)JEfferson 9-3000
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4 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARTS DIVISION
General
ALL ordersforpartsor accessories, emergencyorotherwise,shouldbeforwardeddirecttoyour
usualsourceofsupplyortothepartsplant listed belowservingthe area in which youarelocated.
To insureyourreceivingthepartsrequiredbyyoumore promptly, closeattentionshouldbe
given totheprocedure listed under"Ordering Information" and "Your Parts Orders"inthein-
troductory front partofallMoPar Parts Lists- Particularlywherepartsareorderedfora specific
car,itisveryessentialthatyourorderincludethecarserialandenginenumbers,andinthe case
of bodyparts,thebodynumber.
CENTER LINE, MICHIGAN MARYSVILLE, MICHIGAN
Mail Address: Mail Address:
Center Line Parts Plant Marysville Parts Plant
Chrysler MotorsCorporationChryslerMotorsCorporation
P.O.Box779P.O.Box722
Detroit 31, Michigan Port Huron, Michigan
Telephone—Detroit Telephone—Port Huron
Jefferson9-3000 Yukon 2-8561
SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA NEWARK, DELAWARE
Mail Address: Mail Address:
SanLeandro Parts PlantDelaware Parts Plant
Chrysler MotorsCorporationChryslerMotorsCorporation
1950DavisStreetSouthCollegeAvenue
SanLeandro, California P.O.Box120
Telephone—SanLeandroNewark,Delaware
Neptune8-6200Telephone—Newark
ATLANTA, GEORGIAEndicott8-2521
Mail Address:KANSASCITY,KANSAS
Atlanta Parts Plant Mail Address:
Chrysler MotorsCorporation Kansas City Parts Plant
1150 Murphy Avenue,S.W.ChryslerMotorsCorporation
P.O.Box10786Funston& Chrysler Roads
Atlanta 10,Georgia Kansas City 15, Kansas
Telephone—Atlanta Telephone—Kansas City, Kansas
Plaza5-2531.Fairfax 1-3300
Parts Division Literature
Request for Parts Division literaturesuchas Parts Books, Parts Price Lists, Parts Bulletins, etc.,
should beforwardeddirectto:ChryslerCorporation, Parts Division
P.O.Box1718
Detroit 31, Michigan
Attention: Parts CatalogDepartment
ShortageofAccessoriesorOtherEquipmentonNewCora
Before placinganorderformissing accessories, otherpartsorequipment,onnew cars received,ex-
aminethevehicleforthe presence ofa "backorder"notice, which if present, will be found attached
to thebracketfortheinsiderear view mirror. Suchback-orderedshortitems will beshipped from
theassemblyplantassoonasstockisavailable,andshouldnotbeordered from the Parts Division.
Emergency Orders
Wherea partrequiredforan"Emergency"isnotreadilyavailable from yourusualpartssource,
anorder plainly marked"EmergencyOrder"and including completedetailsontheneedforthe
materials,shouldbeplaced with theabovepartsplantservingthe area in which youarelocated.
Orderssomarkedand which are,inthe opinion ofthe Parts Division, fora bona fide immediate
emergencyneed, will receiveemergencyhandling.Emergencyordersshouldnotbeforwardedto
the Division ServiceDepartment.
Should theoccasion arisethatthepartrequiredisnotavailableattheplantordered from, you
will be notified thatthepartisonback-order.Inthemeantime,yourorder will continuetoreceive
emergencyhandlingbythe Parts Division with shipmentbeing made aspromptlyasitisavailable.
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5
LICENSE DATA
The following" revisedmethodofnumberingvehicles
andtheir engines will beusedonthe1962Models.
This revision will providethe Sales Department
with the information desiredastomodel,year built
andtheserialnumber.
Thestartingvehiclenumber will beas follows:
CHRYSLER MODELS
Newport ... SC-l 81-23100001
Newport(Townand Country). . .SC-l85-23100001
300SC-282-23100001
New Yorker .SC-383-23100001
New Yorker (Town and Country). SC-387-23100001
Chrysler 300H. SC-2-300H84-23100001
IMPERIAL MODELS
Custom. SY-1 91-23100001
Crown. .SY-1 92-23100001
LeBaron .SY-1 93-23100001
Model • — • 1
Serial Number:,—"
Thestartingenginenumbers will beas follows:
CHRYSLER
Newport S-36-8-7
300 S-38-8-7
New Yorker. .S-41-8-7
Chrysler 300H. ........................... S-41-8-7
IMPERIAL. .S-41-8-7
Fig. 2—Vehicle Number
Thevehiclenumberisstampedona metalplate
attachedtothe left front doorbodyhinge pillar, as
shown inFigure2.
Fig. 3—Engine Number
Theenginenumberisstampedona boss onthe
top sideofthecylinderblockjustbackofthewater
pump, asshowninFigure3.
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6 INTRODUCTION AND GENERALSPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
StartingVehicleNumbers1962 Models
Item
Body Style
SC-l
SC-2 SC-3
SY-1
FourDoor Sedan
81-23100001 Newport
Town andCountry 85-23100001 Newport
FourDoorHardTop 82-23100001 300
Two DoorHardTop 84-23100001 C-300H
FourDoor Sedan
83-23100001 NewYorker
Town andCountry 87-23100001 NewYorker
FourDoor Sedan
91-23100001
Imp. Custom
FourDoor Sedan
92-23100001
Imp. Crown
FourDoor Sedan
93-23100001
Imp. LeBaron
Wheelbase
FourDoor Sedan
122
—
126
—
Convertible Coupe . . 122 122
—
129
Two Door(hardtop).. 122 122
—
129
Town & Country 122
—
126
—
FourDoor(hardtop).. 122 122 126 129
Tread FourDoor
Sedan
60.9
—
60.9
—
(Front)
Convertible Coupe
60.9 60.9*
—
61.7
Two Door(hardtop) 60.9 60.9*
—
61.7
Town & Country, 60.8
—
61.1
—
FourDoor(hardtop) 60.9 60.9* 60.9 61.7
Tread FourDoor
Sedan
59.7
—
59.7
—
(Rear) Convertible
Coupe
59.7
59.7f
—
62.2
Two Door(hardtop) 59.7
59.7f
—•
62.2
Town & Country. 59.7
—
60.0
—
FourDoor(hardtop).. 59.7
59.7f 59.7 62.2
Length with
FourDoor Sedan
214.9
—
219.3
—
Bumper Convertible
Coupe
214.9 214.9
—
227.1
Two Door(hardtop). 214.9 214.9
—
227.1
Town & Country. 216.4
—
220.4
—
FourDoor(hardtop).. 214.9 214.9
209.3 227.1
Width with
FourDoor Sedan
79.4
.—
79.4
—
Bumper Convertible Coupe". — 79.4 79.4
—
81.7
Two Door(hardtop).. 79.4 79.4
—
81.7
Town & Country 79.4
—
79.4
—
FourDoor(hardtop).. 79.4 79.4 79.4 81.7
Rear Axle
FourDoor Sedan
2.93
—
2.93
—
with Convertible Coupe
2.93 3.23
_
2.93
Torque-
Two Door(hardtop) 2.93 3.23
—
2.93
Flite Town
& Country 2.93
—
2.93
—
Trans.
FoorDoor(hardtop). 2.93 3.23 2.93 2.93
Tire Size
FourDoor Sedan
8.00x14
—
8.50x14
—
Convertible Coupe 8.00x14
8.00x14®
. —
8.20x15
Two Door(hardtop)
8.00x14
8.00x14®
—
8.20x15
Town & Country.
8,50x14
—
9.00x14
—
FourDoor(hardtop) ~
8.00x14 8.00x14® 8.50x14
8.20x15
* 61.1 with 7.60x15 Tires
t 60.0 with 7.60x15 Tires
@ 7.60x15 with 300-HEngine
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
0-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
PSFPowerSteeringReservoir(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
EO EngineOil(Change)4,000 Miles
EngineOil Filter Element(Replace)4,000
Miles
HTF BrakeMasterCylinder(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
"In Line" CarburetorFuel Filter (Replace)
16,000 Miles
Engine Crankcase VentAirCleaners and
Vent Valve(Clean)3,000 Miles
$SL FrontSuspension Ball Joints(Inspect)
4,000 Miles (Lubricate)32,000 Miles
SteeringLinkagePivot Seals (Inspect)
4,000 Miles
AA AutomaticTransmission(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles (Refill and Adjust) 32,000
Miles
UJ2PropellerShaftSplines and Universal
Joints(Disassemble,CleanandRepack)
32,000 Miles
MP Rear Axle (CheckLevel)4,000 Miles
(Drain and Refill) 32,000 Miles (Sure
Grip—Use SGLLube)
RotateTires8,000 Miles
KEY TO LUBRICANTS
AA
Automatic Trans. Fluid Type"A" Suffix
"A"
AF Anti-Freeze
AP Air Pressure
C
CheckCondition of
CL
Chassis Lubricant
DCL
Distributor Cam Lubricant
EO
EngineOil
HTF High TemperatureBrake Fluid
MCL
Speedometer CableLubricant
ML Lubriplate
MP
Muiti-Purpose Gear Lubricant
PDO
PenetratingDripless Oil
PSF PowerSteering
fluid
S
Manifold HeatControlValveSolvent
SGL
Sure Grip Lubricant
SL
StainlessStickLubricant
SSL SealedSuspensionLubricant
WB
Wheel BearingLubricant—Medium
UJ2
Universal JointLubricant
CAPACITIES
EngineOil 5
qts.
(Add 1 qt. whenreplacing filter element)
Cooling System 16qts.
(Add 1 qt.for heater)
Rear Axle
4 pts.
Transmission (refill)
TorqueFlite
I8/2pts.
IMPERIAL
Distributor OilCup 4,000 Miles. Wick
underRotor3,000 Milesandevery
12,000 Miles thereafter
Distributor Cam 8,000 Milesandevery
12,000 Miles thereafter
Carburetor Air Cleaner(Clean)8,000
Miles (ReplaceElement)32,000 Miles
S Manifold HeatControlValve4,000 Miles
EngineTuneUp at 8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
WB FrontWheelBearings(Inspect—Repack
if Necesscry)16,000 Miles (Clean,
Repack and Adjust) 32,000 Miles
MaintenanceService4,000 Miles (See
Detailed Services Below)
4,000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Replace—EngineOil Filter element
Lubricate —Distributor Oil Cup(5 drops). Mani-
fold HeatControlValve with specialMoPar
manifold heat controlvalvesolvent.
Wipe Clean and Lubricate, if necessary—
Door, Hood,TailgateHINGES
Door DeckLid,Hood,TailgateLOCKS
Door, TailgateSTRIKERPLATES
Door, TailgatelatchROTORS
Deck Lid,TailgateTorsion Bar ANCHORS
Door check ARMS
Fuel TankAccessCoverHINGES
LicensePlatePanelSPRINGS
Foot OperatedParkingBrake MECHANISM
Parking Brake(externalcontracting) LINKAGE
CheckLevels andadd Fluids, if necessary—
Transmission — (automatic)
Rear Axle Differential
Steering Gear Pump(PowerSteering)
EngineCoolant—CheckAnti-Freeze
BrakeMasterCylinder
Battery
Inspect —Condition of Ball Joint andTieRod
End Seals.
PARTS WHICH SHOULD NOTBE LUBRICATED
Alternator bearings
Rubberbushings
t
Oilife bearings
Rear springs,bolts and shackles
Starterbearings
Carburetor air cleaner
Carburetorlinkage
Acceleratorpedallinkage
Steering, gear arm pivot
Automatic transmissiondrive
selectorlinkage
Brakepedal and linkage
Idler arm pivots
Upper and lowercontrol arm bushings
Fanbelt idler pulley
Waterpump
Rear wheelbearings
1
62 x 444
Fig. 1—Imperial Lubrication Chart
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0-2 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
PSFPowerSteeringReservoir(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
lO Engine Oil (Change)4,000 Miles
EngineOil Filter Element(Replace)4,000
Miles
MP ManualSteering Gear (CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
HTF BrakeMasterCylinder(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
"In Line" CarburetorFuel Filler (Replace)
16,000 Miles
Engine Crankcase Vent Air Cleaners and
Vent Valve(Clean)8,000 Miles
SSLFrontSuspension Ball Joints(Inspect)
4,000 Miles (Lubricate)32,000 Miles
SteeringLinkagePivot Seals (Inspect)1
4,000 Miles
AA AutomaticTransmission(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles (Refill and Adjust) 32,000
Miles
MP ManualTransmission(Check Level) 4,000
Miles (Refill) 32,000 Miles
UJ2Propeller Shaft Splines and Universal
Joints(Disassemble,Clean and
Repack)32.000 Miles
MP Rear Axle (CheckLevel)4,000 Miles
(Drain and Refill) 32,000 Miles (Sure
Grip—Use SGLLube)
RotateTires8,000 Miles — ••
KEY TO LUBRICANTS
AA
Automatic Trans. Fluid Type"A" Suffix
"A"
AF
Anti-Freeze
AP
Air Pressure
C
CheckCondition of
CL
Chassis Lubricant
DCL
Distributor CamLubricant
EO
EngineOil
HTF
High TemperatureBrake Fluid
MCL
Speedometer CableLubricant
ML
Lubriplate
MP
Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant
PDO
PenetratingQriplessOil
PSF PowerSteering
Fluid
S
Manifold HeatControlValveSolvent
SGL
Sure Grip Lubricant
* Si StainlessStickLubricant
SSL SealedSuspensionLubricant
WB
Wheel BearingLubricant—Medium
UJ2
Universal JointLubricant
CAPACITIES
EngineOil 5qts.
(Add 1 qt. whenreplacing filter element)
Cooling System 16qts.
(Add 1 qt.for heater)
Rear Axle
4 pts.
Transmission (refill)
TorqueFlite
I8V2pts.
Manual
4Va pts.
CHRYSLER
EO Distributor OilCup 4,000 Miles. Wick
underRotor8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
DCL Distributor Cam 8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
Carburetor Air Cleaner(Clean)8,000
Miles (ReplaceElement)32,000 Miles
S^ Manifold HeatControlValve4,000 Miles
EngineTuneUp at 8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
WB FrontWheelBearings(Inspect—Repack
if Necessary)16,000 Miles (Clean,
Repack and Adjust) 32,000 Miles
EO GearshiftLeverPivot and YokeSelector
32,000 Miles
WB ClutchTorqueShaft32,000 Miles
MaintenanceService4,000 Miles (See
Detailed Services Below)
4,000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Replace—EngineOil Filter element
Lubricate—Distributor Oil Cup(5 drops). Mani-
fold HeatControlValve with specialMoPar
manifold heat controlvalvesolvent.
Wipe Clean and Lubricate, if necessary—
Door, Hood,TailgateHINGES
Door DeckLid,Hood,TailgateLOCKS
Door, TailgateSTRIKERPLATES
Door, TailgatelatchROTORS
Deck Lid, TailgateTorsion Bar ANCHORS
Door check ARMS
Fuel TankAccessCoverHINGES
LicensePlatePanelSPRINGS
Foot OperatedParkingBrake MECHANISM
Parking Brake(externalcontracting) LINKAGE
CheckLevels andadd Fluids, if necessary-
Transmission—(conventional or automatic)
Rear Axle Differential
Steering Gear Pump(PowerSteering)
Manual Steering Gear
EngineCoolant—CheckAnti-Freeze
BrakeMasterCylinder
Battery
Inspect—Condition of Ball Joint andTieRod
End Seals.
62 x 443
PARTS WHICH SHOULD NOTBE LUBRICATED
Alternator bearings
Rubberbushings
Oilite bearings
Rear springs,bolts and shackles
Starterbearings
Carburetor air cleaner
Carburetorlinkage
Acceleratorpedallinkage
Steering gear arm pivot
Gearshift and automatictransmissiondrive
selectorlinkage
Brake and clutchpedals, and linkage
Clutch release bearing
idler armpivots
Upper and lowercontrolarmbearings
Fanbelt idler pulley
Waterpump
Rear wheelbearings
Fig. 2—Chrysler Lubrication Chart
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0-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
PSFPowerSteeringReservoir(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
EO EngineOil(Change)4,000 Miles
EngineOil Filter Element(Replace)4,000
Miles
HTF BrakeMasterCylinder(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
"In Line" CarburetorFuel Filter (Replace)
16,000 Miles
Engine Crankcase VentAirCleaners and
Vent Valve(Clean)3,000 Miles
$SL FrontSuspension Ball Joints(Inspect)
4,000 Miles (Lubricate)32,000 Miles
SteeringLinkagePivot Seals (Inspect)
4,000 Miles
AA AutomaticTransmission(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles (Refill and Adjust) 32,000
Miles
UJ2PropellerShaftSplines and Universal
Joints(Disassemble,CleanandRepack)
32,000 Miles
MP Rear Axle (CheckLevel)4,000 Miles
(Drain and Refill) 32,000 Miles (Sure
Grip—Use SGLLube)
RotateTires8,000 Miles
KEY TO LUBRICANTS
AA
Automatic Trans. Fluid Type"A" Suffix
"A"
AF Anti-Freeze
AP Air Pressure
C
CheckCondition of
CL
Chassis Lubricant
DCL
Distributor Cam Lubricant
EO
EngineOil
HTF High TemperatureBrake Fluid
MCL
Speedometer CableLubricant
ML Lubriplate
MP
Muiti-Purpose Gear Lubricant
PDO
PenetratingDripless Oil
PSF PowerSteering
fluid
S
Manifold HeatControlValveSolvent
SGL
Sure Grip Lubricant
SL
StainlessStickLubricant
SSL SealedSuspensionLubricant
WB
Wheel BearingLubricant—Medium
UJ2
Universal JointLubricant
CAPACITIES
EngineOil 5
qts.
(Add 1 qt. whenreplacing filter element)
Cooling System 16qts.
(Add 1 qt.for heater)
Rear Axle
4 pts.
Transmission (refill)
TorqueFlite
I8/2pts.
IMPERIAL
Distributor OilCup 4,000 Miles. Wick
underRotor3,000 Milesandevery
12,000 Miles thereafter
Distributor Cam 8,000 Milesandevery
12,000 Miles thereafter
Carburetor Air Cleaner(Clean)8,000
Miles (ReplaceElement)32,000 Miles
S Manifold HeatControlValve4,000 Miles
EngineTuneUp at 8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
WB FrontWheelBearings(Inspect—Repack
if Necesscry)16,000 Miles (Clean,
Repack and Adjust) 32,000 Miles
MaintenanceService4,000 Miles (See
Detailed Services Below)
4,000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Replace—EngineOil Filter element
Lubricate —Distributor Oil Cup(5 drops). Mani-
fold HeatControlValve with specialMoPar
manifold heat controlvalvesolvent.
Wipe Clean and Lubricate, if necessary—
Door, Hood,TailgateHINGES
Door DeckLid,Hood,TailgateLOCKS
Door, TailgateSTRIKERPLATES
Door, TailgatelatchROTORS
Deck Lid,TailgateTorsion Bar ANCHORS
Door check ARMS
Fuel TankAccessCoverHINGES
LicensePlatePanelSPRINGS
Foot OperatedParkingBrake MECHANISM
Parking Brake(externalcontracting) LINKAGE
CheckLevels andadd Fluids, if necessary—
Transmission — (automatic)
Rear Axle Differential
Steering Gear Pump(PowerSteering)
EngineCoolant—CheckAnti-Freeze
BrakeMasterCylinder
Battery
Inspect —Condition of Ball Joint andTieRod
End Seals.
PARTS WHICH SHOULD NOTBE LUBRICATED
Alternator bearings
Rubberbushings
t
Oilife bearings
Rear springs,bolts and shackles
Starterbearings
Carburetor air cleaner
Carburetorlinkage
Acceleratorpedallinkage
Steering, gear arm pivot
Automatic transmissiondrive
selectorlinkage
Brakepedal and linkage
Idler arm pivots
Upper and lowercontrol arm bushings
Fanbelt idler pulley
Waterpump
Rear wheelbearings
1
62 x 444
Fig. 1—Imperial Lubrication Chart
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0-2 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
PSFPowerSteeringReservoir(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
lO Engine Oil (Change)4,000 Miles
EngineOil Filter Element(Replace)4,000
Miles
MP ManualSteering Gear (CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
HTF BrakeMasterCylinder(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles
"In Line" CarburetorFuel Filler (Replace)
16,000 Miles
Engine Crankcase Vent Air Cleaners and
Vent Valve(Clean)8,000 Miles
SSLFrontSuspension Ball Joints(Inspect)
4,000 Miles (Lubricate)32,000 Miles
SteeringLinkagePivot Seals (Inspect)1
4,000 Miles
AA AutomaticTransmission(CheckLevel)
4,000 Miles (Refill and Adjust) 32,000
Miles
MP ManualTransmission(Check Level) 4,000
Miles (Refill) 32,000 Miles
UJ2Propeller Shaft Splines and Universal
Joints(Disassemble,Clean and
Repack)32.000 Miles
MP Rear Axle (CheckLevel)4,000 Miles
(Drain and Refill) 32,000 Miles (Sure
Grip—Use SGLLube)
RotateTires8,000 Miles — ••
KEY TO LUBRICANTS
AA
Automatic Trans. Fluid Type"A" Suffix
"A"
AF
Anti-Freeze
AP
Air Pressure
C
CheckCondition of
CL
Chassis Lubricant
DCL
Distributor CamLubricant
EO
EngineOil
HTF
High TemperatureBrake Fluid
MCL
Speedometer CableLubricant
ML
Lubriplate
MP
Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant
PDO
PenetratingQriplessOil
PSF PowerSteering
Fluid
S
Manifold HeatControlValveSolvent
SGL
Sure Grip Lubricant
* Si StainlessStickLubricant
SSL SealedSuspensionLubricant
WB
Wheel BearingLubricant—Medium
UJ2
Universal JointLubricant
CAPACITIES
EngineOil 5qts.
(Add 1 qt. whenreplacing filter element)
Cooling System 16qts.
(Add 1 qt.for heater)
Rear Axle
4 pts.
Transmission (refill)
TorqueFlite
I8V2pts.
Manual
4Va pts.
CHRYSLER
EO Distributor OilCup 4,000 Miles. Wick
underRotor8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
DCL Distributor Cam 8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
Carburetor Air Cleaner(Clean)8,000
Miles (ReplaceElement)32,000 Miles
S^ Manifold HeatControlValve4,000 Miles
EngineTuneUp at 8,000 Miles and every
12,000 Miles thereafter
WB FrontWheelBearings(Inspect—Repack
if Necessary)16,000 Miles (Clean,
Repack and Adjust) 32,000 Miles
EO GearshiftLeverPivot and YokeSelector
32,000 Miles
WB ClutchTorqueShaft32,000 Miles
MaintenanceService4,000 Miles (See
Detailed Services Below)
4,000 MILE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Replace—EngineOil Filter element
Lubricate—Distributor Oil Cup(5 drops). Mani-
fold HeatControlValve with specialMoPar
manifold heat controlvalvesolvent.
Wipe Clean and Lubricate, if necessary—
Door, Hood,TailgateHINGES
Door DeckLid,Hood,TailgateLOCKS
Door, TailgateSTRIKERPLATES
Door, TailgatelatchROTORS
Deck Lid, TailgateTorsion Bar ANCHORS
Door check ARMS
Fuel TankAccessCoverHINGES
LicensePlatePanelSPRINGS
Foot OperatedParkingBrake MECHANISM
Parking Brake(externalcontracting) LINKAGE
CheckLevels andadd Fluids, if necessary-
Transmission—(conventional or automatic)
Rear Axle Differential
Steering Gear Pump(PowerSteering)
Manual Steering Gear
EngineCoolant—CheckAnti-Freeze
BrakeMasterCylinder
Battery
Inspect—Condition of Ball Joint andTieRod
End Seals.
62 x 443
PARTS WHICH SHOULD NOTBE LUBRICATED
Alternator bearings
Rubberbushings
Oilite bearings
Rear springs,bolts and shackles
Starterbearings
Carburetor air cleaner
Carburetorlinkage
Acceleratorpedallinkage
Steering gear arm pivot
Gearshift and automatictransmissiondrive
selectorlinkage
Brake and clutchpedals, and linkage
Clutch release bearing
idler armpivots
Upper and lowercontrolarmbearings
Fanbelt idler pulley
Waterpump
Rear wheelbearings
Fig. 2—Chrysler Lubrication Chart
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LUB1ICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
Rage
Air Cleaners. • 6
Alternator13
Body..............6
Brakes • • 6
Carburetor Choke Piston.13
CertifiedCar Care 17
Chassis Lubrication.. ........................................... 7
Clutch Torque Shaft. • 13
Cooling System 8
Crankcase VentilationOutlet Pipe Air Cleaner ........12
Crankcase VentilatorValve - • • • 12
Data and Specifications 4
Distributor9
Engine Oil5
Engine OilFilter.9
FrontWheel Bearings 12
FuelFilter., - 13
Manifold Heat ControlValve.• • • • • • 9
Parts- RequiringNoLubrication13
Rear Axle.9
Rear Axle with Sure-Grip Differential....................................................10
Speedometer Cable. 10
Steering 10
Tires.10
Transmission, 11
Universal Joints 12
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CAPACITIES
DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Make No.
Gyl.
Model
Cooling
System
qt.(a)
Crank-
case
qt.(b)
Transmission
Tires
Wheel
Widthand
Flange
Make No.
Gyl.
Model
Cooling
System
qt.(a)
Crank-
case
qt.(b)
Fuel
Tank
Gallon Manual
Pint
Torque-
Flite
Pint
Axle
Rear
Pint
Size Pressure Wheel
Widthand
Flange
Make No.
Gyl.
Model
Cooling
System
qt.(a)
Crank-
case
qt.(b)
Fuel
Tank
Gallon Manual
Pint
Torque-
Flite
Pint
Axle
Rear
Pint Standard
Equipment No.
Plies
Front
Rear (c)
Wheel
Widthand
Flange
8 SC-lNewport 16 5 23 19 4
8.00x14 4 24 22 14x5^
8 SC-lNewport
Town andCountry 16 5 21
4M
19 4
8.50x14
4 22 24 14x6K
8
SC-2-300 (*) 16 5 23
4K
19 4 8.00xl4(*) 4 24 22(*) 14x5H(*)
Chrysler 8 SC-3NewYorker 16 5 23
NA
19 4
8.50x14 4 24 22 14x6K
8 SC-3NewYorker
Town andCountry 16 5 21
NA
19 4
9.00x14
4 22 24 14x6J/£K
8 SY-1 Custom 16 5 23
NA
19 4
8.20x15
4 24 24 15x6L
Imperial 8 SY-1Crown 16 5 23
NA
19 4
8.20x15
4 24 24 15x6L
8 SY-1LeBaron 16 5 23
NA 19 4
8.20x15
4 24' 24 15x6L
(a)Add1 quart forthe Heater
(b)Add1 quart whenthe filter or filter element is changed
(c)TownandCountry:28psiwhen fully loaded
(*)SC-2-300HTire size 7.60x15 nylon blue streak, 15x6Krim
Tire pressure 24psifrontand rear
(Used with 413cu.in.high performance engine)
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GROUP0
LUBB1CATION AND MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
Lubricantsareclassifiedandgradedaccordingto
standards recommendedbytheSocietyofAutomo-
tive Engineers (SAE),theAmericanPetroleumIn-
stitute(API)andtheNational Grease Institute
(NLGI).
TheSAE grade numberindicatestheviscosity
or fluidity ofthelubricant.(Example,SAE30)en-
gineoilsmay have a dualnumber,oneofwhichis
SAE 10W-30.Thismarkingindicatesthattheoil
iscomparabletoSAE10W,SAE20WandSAE30
grades.
TheAPIdesignationsrelatetothetypeof serv-
iceforwhichtheengineoilisrecommended.The
three designationsare"MS", "MM" and "ML". All
1962car engines requiretheMS oils.
Both theSAEnumberandtheMSdesignation
shouldbemarkedonthecontainer.
TheNationalLubricating Grease Institute
(NLGI) makes therecommendationsfor greases by
numberingthem from 0 to6.The numbers referto
theconsistency(orstiffness)ofthe grease.
ChryslerCorporation does notrecommendtheuse
of anylubricantswhichdonot have bothanSAE
designationandanMSserviceClassificationprinted
on thecontainer.
Completeinformationpertainingtothelubrica-
tion points,isshowninFigures1 and2 fortheIm-
perial andChryslerModels.
FrequencyofLubrication
Theengineoil change period will varywidelyde-
pendinguponthetypeofoperation, weather condi-
tionsandotheroperatingvariables.Duringshort
trip driving incold weather or driving ondusty
roads, theoil changes shouldbe made asfrequently
asevery500miles.Crosscountry driving with good
oils will permit4,000milesofoperationbetween
changes.
ChryslerCorporationhasdeterminedthatthe
typeofoperationbythe average driverindicates
thattheengineoilshouldbe changed approximately
everytwomonthsfor traffic driving orevery4,000
milesforhighway driving.
Theoil added totheengineatthefactoryisa high
quality oil"ForServiceMS".Itshouldbedrainedin
accordance with thetypeofserviceinwhichthe
caris used asdescribedabove,afterapproximately
2monthsof city traffic operationorupto4,000miles
of highway driving.
New engines frequently consume some oilduring
their early life. Ifitis necessary toaddoilduring
this initial period,anoil"ForServiceMS"ofthe
properviscosity grade shouldbe used.
Theengineoillevelshouldbechecked each time
thecarisrefueled.Whenthelevel drops belowthe
"Add Oil"markontheengineoillevelindicator
(dipstick) (Fig.3)theadditionofonequartofoil
will usuallybringthelevel within therunning range.
Whenaddingorchangingengineoil,use lubri-
cantswhich have both theSAE designation andthe
MS ServiceClassificationprintedonthecontainer.
High quality, well refinedengineoilsusually have
both classificationsonthecontainers.Choiceof
brands shouldincludethereputationoftherefiner
andmarketer.
Useoilsforanticipated temperatures as follows:
Anticipated Temperature
Range
Above +32° F.
As Lowas+10°F.
As LowAs-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
"ADD OIL"MARK
"FULL" MARK
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Fig. 3—Engine Oil Level Indicator(Dipstick)
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fig. 4—Engine Ventilation Inlet Air Cleaner
Thecapacityoftheengineis5 quarts*.Engine
oil additivesare unnecessary for cars innormaluse.
However, theenginesin cars which areused infre-
quently andinshort trip driving areliabletorust.
Additive oilcontainsananti-rustmaterialas well
asan anti-scuff property.Itshouldbeusedaftera
major reconditioning,duringthebreak-inperiod.
*Add 1 quartwhentheoil filter ischanged.
Am CLEANERS
Enginesrequire ventilation throughthecylinder
headcoversandcrankcasetoremovecombustion
products. Air enters theenginethroughthe oil filter
cap,whereanydustistrappedbytheoil-soaked
material inthecap (Fig. 4).
Theoil filter capshouldbecleanedin kerosene
and reoiled with SAE30engine oil ateach oil change
period oroftener;Industy areas asoftenas500
miles; inextremelydusty areas daily.
Thepaperelementcarburetoraircleanershould
becleanedasoftenasconditionswarrantbutnot
to exceed8,000 mile Intervals;anda newelement
should beinstalledat32,000 mile intervals (Fig. 5).
After removing theaircleaner from thecarburet-
or, cleanthehousingandcover with compressedair.
Using compressedair,gentlycleanthepaperele-
mentby holding theairnozzleatleasttwoinches
from theinsidescreen.Examinethepaperelement
for punctures.Discardanelementthathasas little
asa pin-pointpuncture.Examinethesoftplastic
sealer onboth sides oftheelement. These sealing
surfacesmustbesmoothand uniform.
BODY
The following partsshouldbeinspectedatevery
4,000 mile oil change andlubricatedif necessary.
Prior toapplyinganylubricantspartsshouldbe
wiped cleantoremovedustand grit. After lubrica-
tion, excess oil or grease shouldberemoved.Particu-
lar attentionshouldbegiventoexternal lock cyl-
indersduring fall andwintermonthsto ensure pro-
tection from waterandice.
Lubricate doorcheckarms,hoodhinges, fuel tank
access coverhingeandpin,hoodlocks,allexternal
lock cylinders, foot operatedparkingbrakes,license
platemountingpanelspringsandpins,deck lid lock,
tail gate locks, tail gate torsionbar roller cam with
MoPar lubriplate.
Lubriplate door lock strikerplate, tail gate tor-
sion bar roller camandguide pillars, tail gate lock
striker plates,dovetailsurfaces with MoParstain-
less sticklubricant.
Lubricate doorlatchrotor, tail gate hinges,door
hingesandotherhardtolubricate places with Mo-
Pardriplesspenetrating oil.
BRAKES
Thebrakesaredesignedsothatmajorbrakead-
justmentsare unnecessary.
Adjustment forthenormal lining wearshouldbe
madewhenthepedalis less than1 inch from the
floor in makingnormalstops.Every4,000milesand
8,000milesthereafter,safetycheckthebrakepedal
position andadjustiftheclearanceis less thanone
inch from the floor.
Brake linings shouldbeinspectedforwearap-
proximately every16,000milesormorefrequently
Fig. 5—Carburetor Air Cleaner
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Fig. 6—ParkingBrakePedalLeverand
Cable Assy. (Chrysler)
if severe brakeuseinexperienced.Referto Page
20for"BrakeSystemMaintenanceService".
Brake hoses shouldbeinspectedforcracking,ab-
rasions,cuts,or tears intheoutercoveringwhen
theengineoilIsbeingchanged.
a. Hydraulic BrakeSystem
Inspectthe luid level inthe master cylinderevery
4,000miles.Replenish with approved Hi-Temp brake
fluid suchasSAE high temperaturebrake fluid.
b. Parking Brake Mechanism
Apply a light film of .lubriplate directly tothe. acti-
vating and release mechanismevery4,000miles
(Figs.'6and7).
a. Parking Brake (with Manual Transmission only)
Apply engineoiltothe pivot points directly every
4,000miles,
Lubricate parkingbrakelinkage(external'—con-
tracting) (manualtransmission only) with engine
oil
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
a.FrontSuspension Ball Joints
All ball jointsandthetorsion bars are effectively
sealed againstroadsplashby tightly fitted balloon
type flexible seals. The ball jointsaresemi-perma-
nently lubricated with a speciallubricantPart Num-
ber2265833. All ball jointsarepre-lubricated atthe
factory with thespeciallubricantandshouldnot
undernormalconditionsrequire lubrication before
32,000miles.
All the ball joints, tierodend seals andthepro-
tectorsshouldbeinspectedatalloil change periods.
Damaged seals mustbereplacedtopreventlubricant
leakage orcontaminationand subsequent component
failure (Fig.8).
PARKING BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH
61xl61A
Fig. 7—Foot Operated Parking Brake Pedal
(Imperial)
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Fig. 8—Chassis Lubrication Points
WARNING
Do notuse pressure type lubrication equipmentas
the pressure may damage theballoontype seals.
Usea handtype lubrication gun only filled with
thespeciallubricantPartNumber2265883. Fill each
unit slowly to avoid rupturingtheseal.
Every 32,000miles(Figs.9 and10)removethe
plug from the ball joint and install a lubricant fit-
ting. Usinga handtypegun,pumpthelubricant
into the unit until thelubricant flows from theseal
or until thesealballoonsshowingfullness.Remove
thelubricant fitting andreinstallthe plug.
b. Steering Linkage
All steeringlinkagejointsarepermanently lubri-
cated.Wheneverthevehicleisservicedorevery
4,000miles,whichevercomes first, inspectallthe
seals. Ifany"press-on"tierodorarm joint seals
arecutordamaged,replacetheentire joint assem-
bly. Servicereplacement ball joint assemblies will
belubricatedatthefactory with thespecified spe-
cial lubricant.
Fig. 9—Lubricating the Upper Ball Joints
Fig. 10—Lubricating the Lower Ball Joints
If any idler arm pivot orcenter link pivot joint
seals arecutordamaged, install new seals topre-
vent furtherlubricantleakageand subsequent joint
failure. Wheneveranengineoilpanisremoved,and
if itis necessary toremovethesteeringlinkage,
recommendedtoolsshouldbeused,toprevent joint
andsealdamage.
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling systemshouldbedrained,rinsedandre-
filled with thepropercoolantinthespringandagain
in the fall. When necessary toremoveaccumula-
tions ofrustandotherdeposits,maximum cleanli-
ness canberestoredbyusing Cooling SystemClean-
eraccordingtothedirections listed onthecontainer.
Always discardanyoldsolutionsremoved.When
readyfor refilling, refill with waterandprotect
againstcorrosionbyaddingMoParRustResistor,
or refill with MoPar Anti-Freeze andwater,depend-
ing uponthe season.
When drainingthe cooling systemthedrainplugs
on bothbanksoftheengineshouldbeopened,and
thedraincockatthebottomoftheradiatoropened.
Sufficient permanenttypeanti-freezeshouldbe
usedinthe cooling systematalltimestoprevent
freezing inthe heater coreon cars equipped with
air conditioning. Thecoolantsolutionmustcon-
tain 20% glycol-type anti-freezeduringthesummer
monthstoprovide forprotectionagainsttempera-
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tures downto-J-15F.atthe heater core.Inthe
winter, protectforthelowestanticipatedtempera-
turerange,butneveruse less than20%glycol-type
anti-freezeto ensure adequate protectionagainst
corrosion.
All modelsareequipped with a 180°thermostat.
With thisthermostat,permanenttypeanti-freeze
mustbe used. Shouldanalcohol-typeanti-freezebe
used, a 160° F.thermostatmustbeinstalled.
CAUTION
Thefactory does notrecommendtheuseofa 160°
thermostatfor cars equipped with airconditioning.
DISTRIBUTOR
Every 4,000milesput5 to10dropsof light engine
oil intheoilcup.
Thedistributorcamsurfaceandrotor wick should
belubricatedwheneverthepointsareserviced.Two
or threedropsof light engineoilinthe felt rotor
wick arerequired. Apply a thin coatofMoParCam
lubricant tothecamandrubbingblockafterthe
old camlubricanthas been wipedoff.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Efficient filtering oftheoilisveryimportanttopro-
vide goodengineprotection.(Fig.11).
Theoil filter shouldbereplacedevery4,000miles
andshouldcoincide with anengine oil change. Short
trip stopandgooperationoroperationindusty
areas mayrequiremorefrequent filter changes.
MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVE
Every 4,000milesapply Manifold HeatControl
Fig. 11—Engine Oil Filter
Fig. 12—ManifoldHeat Control Valve
Valve SolventPartNo.1873318to each endofthe
valve shaftwhenthe manifold is COOL. Work the
valve backand forth a fewtimestodistributethe
solventandtobe sure thevalveisfree(Fig.12).
NOTE: Apply thesolvent only whenthe exhaust
manifold hascooled.
REAR AXLE
Every 4,000milesremovethe rear axle filler plug
andcheckthelubricantlevel which shouldbebe-
tweenthebottomofthe filler plugand% inch be-
low. Thelubricantlevelmustbechecked with the
carina levelpositionandsupportedbythe rear
axlehousingorthewheels.
Fig. 13—Removingthe Lubricant Usinga Suction Tube
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0-10 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do notsupportcarontheframewhenchecking rear
axlelubricantlevel
Removeand refill every32,000miles.Removethe
filler plug. Removethelubricant with a small suc-
tion tubethroughthe filler hole(Fig.13). Refill to
thebottomofthe filler holeusingthecorrect lubri-
canttypeandviscosity grade accordingtotheanti-
cipatedtemperaturerange,in accordance with the
following table,reinstalltheplug:
Multipurpose Gear LubricantorLubricantsdesig-
natedforAPIServiceGL-4asdefinedby MIL-L-
2105B.
Anticipated TemperatureViscosity
Range Grade
Above-10° F.SAE90
As Low as-30° F.SAE80
Below -30°F.SAE75
REAR AXLE WITH SURE-GRIP DIFFERENTIAL
Identification oftheSure-Grip Differential canbe
made bytheletter"S"stampedontheidentification
padonthe right sideofthecarrierhousing,orby
ametaltagreading"UseSure-GripLube"attached
by means ofthe rear axlehousing-to-carrierbolt
below thecarrier filler plug.....<
Every 4,000miles,removethe rear axle filler plug
andcheckthelubricantlevel which shouldbebe-
tweenthebottomofthe filler plugand*4inchbe-
low. Thelubricantlevelmustbechecked with the
carina levelpositionandsupportedatthe rear axle
Fig. 14—PowerSteeringReservoir
housingorthewheels.
Removeand refill every32,000miles.Removethe
filler plug. Removethelubricant with a small suc-
tion tubethroughthe filler hole. Refill tothebot-
tom ofthe filler holeusingthecorrectlubricant
typeandviscosity grade accordingtotheanticipated
temperaturerange.Installtheplug.
Hypoid LubricantPartNumber1879414.
Anticipated TemperatureViscosity
Range Grade
Above -10°F.SAE90
As Low as-30°F.SAE80
Below -30°F.SAE75
STEERING
a. Manual Steering
Every 4,000milescheckthelubricant level. Replen-
ish with Multi-purpose gear lubricants,orlubricants
designatedforAPIService GL-4. Thelubricantlevel
shouldbeuptothelower edge ofthe filler plughole.
Anticipated TemperatureViscosity
Range Grade
Above -30°F.SAE80orSAE90
Below -30°F.SAE75
b.PowerSteering
Every 4,000mileschecktheoillevelinthe reser-
voir (Fig.14)atapproximately60°F.to100°F.oil
temperature. Fill with MoParPowerSteering Fluid
PartNo.2084329andmaintainthelevelatthebot-
tom ofthe filler neck.
SPEEDOMETER CABLE
Every 32,000milesdisconnectthecableatthe speed-
ometerhousingandremovetheshaft.Cleanthe
shaftandcoat with all-weather speedometer cable
lubricant. Removethe excess lubricant from thetop
onefootofshaftandwipethelubricant from the
ferrule beforetheshaftiscompletelyinserted.In-
stall theshaftandconnnectthecable.
CAUTION: Excessivelubricantcanresultinspeed-
ometerfailure.
TIRES
Tiresshouldberotatedincludingthe spare, (Fig.
15) afterthe first 4,000milesand 8,000 milesthere-
aftertoprovidelongtire life, uniform wear,andto
retain comfortable riding qualities.
The spare tireshouldbe used sothatallthetires
will wearatapproximatelythe same rate.
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IEFT FRONT SIGHT FRONT
Fig. 15—Tire Rotation
Thetiresshouldbeexaminedforunusualwear
patterns, foreignmaterialandlackof adequate air
pressure each timethe engine oilis changed. Such
conditions,mayreflectunusual driving habitsorIn-
dicatemechanicalcorrectionsmaybe necessary.
Seethe capacities page fortherecommendedin-
flation pressures.
TRANSMISSION
a.ManualTransmission
Every4,000milesremovethe filler plugandcheck
the fluid level. Replenish with AutomaticTransmis-
sion Fluid Type"A", Suffix "A"tothelevelofthe
filler hole.
Drain and refill every32,000miles.Removethe
transmissiondrainplugandallowtheunittodrain.
Install theplug. Refill with AutomaticTransmis-
sion Fluid, Type"A" Suffix "A" with 4 pintsof
fluid. Checkthe fluid levelandaddsufficient fluid to
bring tothelevelofthe filler hole.
b. AutomaticTransmission
The fluid levelshouldbecheckedevery4,000miles.
Whenchecking,the engine andtransmissionshould
beatnormaloperating temperature.
ADD 1 PINT CHECK WHENHOT-
\ , , IDLING INNEUTRAL
\ FULL/
/ /
60X819
Fig. 18—AutomaticTransmission Oil Level Indicator
(1) With theparking brake onthe engine Idling,
depress each pushbuttonmomentarily,ending with
the"N"(Neutral)button pushed in.
(2) The fluid levelshouldcheckslightlybelow
the full mark,but never above the"F"markwhen
the engine isatitsnormalwarmedconditionde-
scribed above. Addorremovethe fluid as necessary
tobringtothislevel(Fig.16).
CAUTION
To prevent dirt from enteringthetransmissionafter
checkingorreplenishing luid, make certainthat
thedip stickcapis reseated properlyontothefiller
tube.
If itis necessary tocheckthe fluid levelwhenthe
transmissioniscold,the fluid shouldbeat,orslight-
ly belowthe"AddOnePint"mark.Ifbelowthe
mark,addonepintof fluid then recheck thelevel.
Frequencyof Lubrication
Every32,000milesadjusttheautomatictransmis-
sionand replace theoil(Fig.17)andthe filter, also
thisserviceshouldbeperformedmorefrequently,
shouldtheregularoperatingconditionsoftheve-
hicle besimilartoanyofthe following: Policeve-
hicles,highwaypatrolvehiclesandvehicleswhich
mayfrequentlytow tracers, operate inheavytraf-
fic in hot weather, or operate continuously with ab-
normalloads,should have morefrequentperiodic
maintenance. Thetransmissionshouldnotbeinidle
gear forlongperiods.Refertothe"Transmission"
Group21,fortheoil change procedure.
Fig. 17—Transmission Oil Pan Drain Plug
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