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MANUAL DESCRIPTION zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
INTRODUCTION zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
installation, adjustment and
This publication contains the essential removal,
maintenance proce-
dures for servicing all Body Styles. This informa-
tion
is current as of time of publication.
INDEX
The preceding page contains a “Table of
Contents” which lists the group number and sub-
ject title of each main group. The first page in
each main group has an index to the subjects in-
cluded in that group.
PAGE NUMBERS
All page numbers consist of two sets of digits
separated by a dash. The digits preceding the dash
indentify the main body. The digits following the
dash represent the consecutive page number within
the particular body unit. The page numbers can
be found on the upper left
or right of each page.
TEXT
Unless otherwise specified, each service procedure
covers all body styles. Procedures covering specific
styles are indentified by the car line letter, body
type or similar designation. A description of these
designations is covered in this unit under
“VEHICLE AND ENGINE NUMBERS”.
ILL USTRATIONS
Where possible, illustrations are placed in close
proximity to the accompanying text and should be
used as part of the text.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
An alphabetical index is found at the rear of the
Service Matlual to aid in locating specific subject
and components.
MASTER TECHNICIAN’S SER VICE
CONFERENCE
(M. ES.C.1
Throughout the service manual, reference to
M.T.S.C. material for the subject can be found at
the beginning of the particular section. Example:
M.T.S.C. 69-3 may be called out in the beginning
of the subject matter. This refers to the year zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
1969
and the session issue number 3.
The Master Technician Service Conference is
a
training supplement available wherever Chrysler
Corporation automotive services are available.
It should be clearly understood that the Master
Technician’s Service Conference does not constitute
legal authority for performing service operations.
It’s value lies in greater understanding of a specif-
ic subject, which results in increased ability
to ac-
curately diagnose malfunctions.
VEHICLE AND ENGINE NUMBERS
VEHICLE NUMBER: The vehicle number (serial
number) is located on a plate (Fig.
1) which is
attached to the instrument panel between the left
windshield wiper pivot and the left “A” post. It
can easily be seen by looking through the windsh-
ield from the outside.
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4L CHRYSLER
PLf CORPORATION
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOCATED NR464
Fig. zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA I- Vehicle Identification Number Ptate
All vehicle numbers contain thirteen digits. The
vehicle number is a code which tells the carline
(1st digit), price class (2nd digit), body type (3rd
and 4th digit), engine displacement (5th digit),
model year (6th digit), assembly plant (7th digit),
and vehicle sequence number (last six digits).
This vehicle number is also stamped on the en-
gine block. On six cylinder engines it is on a pad
located below the number 6 spark plug at the cyl-
inder head joint face. On eight cylinder engines it
is on a pad located just to the rear of the right
engine mount on the pan rail.
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5th Digit
1st Digit 2nd Digit 3rd
& 4th Digits Eng. Displace- 6th Digit 7th Digit
Carline Price Class Body Type ment zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
Cu. In.
Model Year Assembly Plant
V-Valiant E-Economy
B-Barracuda M-Medium
R-Satel I ite P-Premium
L-Low
H-High
K-Police
T-Taxi
P-Fury S-Special
0-Superstock
N-NewYork Taxi
C-Chrysler
Y-l mperial
21-1 Dr. Sedan
23-2 Dr. Hardtop
27-Convertible
29-2 Dr. Sport Hardtop
41-4 Dr. Sedan
43-4 Dr. Hardtop
45-2
Seat Station Wagon
46-3
Seat Station Wagon
6-198
C-225
E-Spec. Ord. 6
G-318
H-340
K-360
L-383
N-383 H/Perf.
R-426 Hemi
U-440 H/Perf.
Z-Spec. Ord. 8
T-440
V-440 3/2 Bbl.
1-1971 A-Lynch Road
6-Hamtramck
C-Jefferson
D-Belvidere
E-LosAngeles
F-Newark
G-St. Louis
H-NewStanton
P-W yom i ng
(Export)
R-Windsor
ENGINE NUMBERS: zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA All engine serial numbers
contain fourteen characters and digits. The first
two designate power train, the next three are the
cubic inch displacement, the next one designates
low compression, the next four are based on a 10,
000 day calendar and the last four designate en-
gine built that day. All 198 and 225 cubic inch
engines have the serial numbers stamped on the
joint face at right corner, adjacent to number 1
cylinder bore. All 318, 340 and 360 cubic inch
engines have the serial numbers stamped on the
front of the block just below the left cylinder
head. All 383, 426 and 440 cubic inch engines
have the serial numbers stamped on the cylinder
block pan rail at the left rear corner below the
starter opening.
On all engines, information identifying undersized
crankshaft, oversized tappets, low compressibn,
oversized cylinder bores, engine built that day, the
shift and 10,000 day calendar is stamped on the
cylinder block at various locations depending on
engine. There can be as many as fifteen characters
and digits in this location. 198 and 225 cubic inch
engines are stamped on the joint face at right
corner, adjacent to number 1 cylinder bore, after
serial number. 318, 340 and 360 cubic inch en-
gines are stamped on the front of the block just
below the left cylinder head. 383 cubic inch en-
gines are stamped on the right bank joint face
just forward of the number 2 cylinder bore. 426
and
440 cubic inch engines are stamped on the
left bank pad, adjacent to front tappet rail. For
additional information on engines, see
Group zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA 9 in
this Manual.
BODY CODE
PLATE: Includes schedule date,
body type, engine code, transmission code, tire
code, trim code and paint codes (Fig. 2).
I’
VIN NUMBER NU467
Fig. 2 - Body Equipment Identification Plate
It is located on the left front fender side shield
or wheel housing.
TIRE PRESSURE: zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA A decal showing the recom-
mended tire pressure is located on the body pillar
at the rear of the left front door opening
(“B”
post).
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314
1
1 114
1 112
1 314
318
518
314
1
1 114
1 112
U.S. Imperial u .s. Imperial U.S. Imperial
114 1I4 7 5 314 15 12 112
13
13 114
13 314
14
2
2 114
2 112
2 314
3
3 114
3 112
3 314
4
4 114
4 112
4 314
5
5 114
5 112
5
314
6
6 114
6 112
6 314
1 314
1314
2
2 114
2 112
2 314
3
3
3 114
3 112
3 314
4
4 114
4 114
4 112
4 314
5
5 114
5 112
5 112
7 114
7 112
7 314
6
6 114
6 112
15 112
16
16 112
16 314
8
8 114
8 112
8 314
9
9 114
9 112
9 314
10
10 114
10 112
103/4
11
11 114
11 112
11 314
12
12 114
12 112
12 314
13
13 112
14
14 112
6 314
6 314
7
7 114
7 112
7 314
8
8
8 114
8 112
8 314
9
9 114
9 114
9 112
9 314
10
10 114
10 112
10 112
10 314
11 114
11 314
12
17
17 112
18
18 112
19
19 112
20
20 112
2.1
21 112
22
22 112
23
23 112
24
24 112
25
25 112
26
26 112
27
27 112
28
29
30
14 114
14 112
15
15 112
15 314
16 114
16 314
17
17 112
18
18 114
18 314
19 114
19 112
20
20 112
20 314
21 114
21 314
22
22 112
23
23 114
24 114
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0
10
20
30
40
Liters Liters Liters Liters Liters Liters
00.000
3.7853 7.5707 11.3560 15.1413 18.9267
37.8533 41.6387 45.4240 49.2098 52 9947 56.7800
75.7066 79.4920 83.2773 87.0626 90.8480 94.6333
113.5600 117.3453 121.1306 124.9 160 128.7013 132.4866
151.4133 155.1986 158.9840 162.7693 166.5546 170.3400
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SAE
CLASSIFICATION
TORQUE REFERENCES
GRADE 5
GRADE
BOLT TORQUE
HEAD zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA MARKINGS-Head marking identification
shall consist of radial lines extending to the across
flats top circle. The identification shall be easily
legible and distinct from manufacturer's trade
mark, but need not be in any particular relation
to the hexagon. The manufacturer's trade mark
shall be legible, in the center of the bolt head,
and not over
1/3 of the cross flats dimension.
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60" PB283
SIZE GRADE 1 GRADE 5 GRADE 8
6-32
8-32
10-24
10-32
12-24
1/4-20
1/4-28
5116-18
5/16-24
10
12
Below dotted line-Ft. Lbs.
17
20
25
40 130 185
45 130 185
100 200 280
110
.
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7116-20
1/2-13
1/2-20
9/16-12
9116-18
518-11
518-18
314-16
20
30
35
55
60
85
95
115
130
170
180
200
28
42
49
70
75
105
120
145
160
21
0
225
245
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H zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
Page
ALTERNATOR.................................................. 12
BkTTERY.......................................................... 12
BRAKES............................................................. 10
CAPACITIES ..................................................... 4
CARBURETOR AIR CLEANERS...................... 20
CARBURETOR CHOKE VALVE SHAFT......... 1
CERTIFIED CAR CARE.................................... 1
CHASSIS LUBRICATION ................................. 7
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS .............. 2
CLUTCH UNKAGE .......................................... 11
COOLING SYSTEM ......................................... 12
CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM .......... 16
DISTRIBUTORS................................................. 13
ENGINE oft FILTERS...................................... 15
ENGINE PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS .......... 19
FREQUENCY OF OIL CHANGES ................... 14
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ............................ 25
FUEL FILTERS................................................... 21
HEADLIGHTS...........................................,........ 13
HOISTING ........................................................ 7
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... 10
ENGINE OIL-SELECTION OF ....................... 13
CERTIFIED CAR CARE zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
Certified Car Care is a thorough servicing pro-
gram that helps make sure the cars you sell re-
ceive the regular attention you know they need.
Certified Car Care helps build business for you
in the best way known-through customer
satisfaction. Inform your customers that the best
approach to trouble-free driving is Certified Car
Care.
This is a practical plan to help you build up
sales and service volume, by providing regular
service customer visits.
SUMMARY zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA OF LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Maintenance and lubrication service recommenda-
tions for Chrysler Corporation-built vehicles have
been compiled to provide maximum protection for
the car owner’s investment against all reasonable
types of driving conditions.
Since these conditions vary with the individual
car owner’s driving habits, the area in which the
car is operated and the type of service to which
Page
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
...............................................................
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
2
SCHEDULES
Normal
Service............................................. 3
Trailer Towing and Severe Service .......... 4
MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVES ........ 19
MATERIALS ADDED TO ENGINE OILS. ...... 14
PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM ................... 11
PARTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICATION ....... 27
PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL
JOINTS
........................................................... 21
REAR AXLES ................................................... 9
SPEEDOMETER CABLE ................................... 26
STEERING GEAR............................................. 22
SUMMARY OF LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
........................... 1
THROTTLE LINKAGE ....................................... 26
TIRES 25
TRANSMISSION (Automatic) ........................ 24
TRANSMISSION (Manual) ............................ 23
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES...... ................. 13
................................................................
the car is subjected, it is necessary to prescribe
lubrication and maintenance service on a time fre-
quency as well as mileage interval basis.
Information pertaining to Lubrication and Main-
tenance requirements is shown on the guide (Fig.
1) and on the Schedule.
Vehicles operating under severe service conditions
require more frequent service.
Component service information is included in
each unit under the heading “Trailer Tow and/or
Severe Service” for vehicles operating under one
or more of the following conditions:
(1) Police, Taxi and Limousine Operation
(2) Trailer Towing
(3) Operation of Vehicle:
(a) In extremely dusty areas
(b)
50 percent or more of the time in heavy
city traffic in hot temperatures
(90 degrees or
higher)
(c) Prolonged idling
(d) Extremely short run operation
(e) Commercial type operation
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0-2 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
Oils, lubricants and greases are classifed and
graded according to standards recommended by
the Society of Automotive Ensneers (SAE), the
American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Na-
tional Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI). zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
Engine Oil
The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity of
engine oils, for example, SAE 30, which is a sin-
gle grade oil. Engine oils are also identified by a
dual number, for example, SAE zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
1OW-30, which
indicates a multigrade oil.
The API classification system defines oil per-
formance in terms of engine usage. Only engine
oils designated “For Service MS”
(or new API
classification
“SD”) should be used. These oils
contain sufficient chemical additives to provide
maximum engine protection. Both the SAE grade
and the API designation must be found on the
container.
Gear Lubricants
The SAE grade number also indicates the viscos-
ity
of Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants, defined by
MIL-L-2105B. An example is SAE 75, which is a
light viscosity lubricant zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
.
Lubricants-Greases
Semi-solid lubricants, such as specified for sus-
pension ball joints, bear the NLGI designation.
They are further classified as grades zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
“0” or “2.”
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
ALL MODELS
STEERING LINKAGE
PIVOTS AND SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTS
LIFT POINTS
COOLING SYSTEM
DRAINS
(1) CRANKCASE DIPSTICK
(2) FUEL FILTER zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
(3) OIL FILL CAP
(4) CARBURETOR CHOKE SHAFT
(5) MANIFOLD HEAT VALVE
(6) CRANKCASE INLET AIR CLEANER
(7) PCV VALVE
(8) OIL FILTER
(OTHER V8, OPPOSITE SIDE)
(OTHER V8,
LEFT FRONT)
PBlOl
Fig. 7 lubrication and Maintenance Guide
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0-3
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
ITEM
SERVICE
INTERNAL
Every Month Battery
Cooling System
3 Months or 4,000
Check Inspect
Level Clean
Page Replace Fluid and/or Lubricate Service
12 X
12 X
Miles, whichever EngineCrankcase Oil
occurs first
Every Engine Manifold Heat Control Valve
X
13
19 X
*Replace lining if necessary
**Vehicles equipped with Fresh Air Induction System
Floor Mounted Gearshift Controls
Parking Brake Mechanism
Speedometer Cable
Points that Should Not
Be Lubricated zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcbaZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA
24 X
11 X
26 X
27
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