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PART 20-1-
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
20-11
2. Remove the cap from the steer-
ing wheel hub by pressing downward
and turning the cap to the left. Make
sure the alignment mark on the hub
of the steering wheel is lined up
with the mark on the end of the
steering shaft. The mark on the end
of the shaft indicates the high-point
of the steering gear. With the front
wheels straight-ahead, the alignment
marks should be vertical and the
steering wheel spokes shou1d be in
their normal position.
3. To adjust toe-in, loosen the two
clamps on each spindle connecting
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BODY
LUBRICATE HOOD LATCH
Apply lubricant M99C40-A or -B
to all pivot points and to the striker
plate as required to eliminate any
binding condition. Operate the latch
mechanism several times to be sure
that the lubricant has effectiveiy
worked in.
LUBRICATE HOOD
AUXILIARY LATCH
Apply lubricant M99C40-A or -B
to all pivot points as required to
eliminate any binding conditions.
Operate the catch several times to
be sure that the lubricant has effec-
tively worked in.
LUBRICATE DOOR LOCK
CYLINDERS
Apply
lock
lubricant
M2C20
sparingly through the key slot. In-
sert the key and operate the lock
several times to be sure that the
lubricant has effectively worked in.
LUBRICATE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LOCK
CYLINDER
Apply lock lubricant M2C20 spar-
ingly through the key slot. Insert
the key and operate the lock several
times to be sure that the lubricant
has effectively worked in.
LUBRICATE FUEL FILLER
DOOR HINGES
Apply lubricant M99C40-A or -B
to the hinge pivot points as required
to eliminate any binding condition.
Open and close the door several
times to be sure that the lubricant
has effectively worked in.
rod sleeve. Lengthen or shorten both
spindle connecting rods an equal
amount to obtain the correct toe-in.
l
engthening
both
rods
increases
toe-in.
4. Torque
the
adjusting
sleeve
clamp bolts to 22-28 ft-lbs. To pre-
vent interference, both bolts should
be in a vertical position on the
rear side of the sleeve and the
clamps should not project beyond
the ends of the sleeve.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Check all tires for specified pres-
CHECK CONVERTIBLE TOP
OPERATION
If convertible top operation be-
comes sluggish or slow, check the
hydraulic reservoir fluid level. Fluid
level should be approximately
1;4
inch from the filler opening. The
proper fluid is automatic transmis-
"ion fluid "Type A, Suffix A."
CLEAN BODY DRAIN HOLES
Body drain holes located in the
hottom of the door panels and lower
hody side panels (rocker panels)
not
protected
by
rubber
valves
"hould be checked occasionally. Use
;1
small screwdriver or awl to clean
, hese holes of obstructions.
CHECK CONVERTIBLE TOP
FLUIO LEVEL
1. Open the deck lid and raise the
top.
2. Remove the right side luggage
compartment liner.
3. Place absorbent cloths below
the
filler plug.
4. Remove the filler plug, and
check the fluid level. It should be
level with the bottom edge of the
hole.
5. If the level is low, check the
-..;ystem for leaks, adding automatic
transmission fluid "Type A, Suffix
,\" as necessary.
6. Replace the filler plug.
7. Replace the luggage compart-
ment liner.
REPLACE MfiNDSHIELD
WIPER BLADES
Wiper blade replacement inter-
vals will vary with the amount of
sures (cold) .
CHE·CK BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
The battery is mounted under the
hood at the right front side of the
engine compartment.
Keep the fluid in each batter¥ cell
up to the level of the ring in the
bottom of the filler well. Generally,
tap water may be added unless it
has a high mineral content or has
been stored in a metal container.
If the tap water is unsuitable for
the reasons stated above, then dis-
tilled water should be used.
use, type of weather, chemical re-
action from road tars or salts and
the age of the blades. Be sure that
the windshield glass surface is not
contaminated with oil, tree sap or
other foreign substance which can-
not be easily rubbed off.
Generally, if the wiper pattern
across the glass is still uneven and
streaked after these tests, replace the
blades.
LUBRICATE DOOR HINGE
AND HINGE CHECK
Apply lubricant M99C40-A or -B
to
the hinge pivot points as required
to eliminate any binding condition.
Open and close the door several
times to be sure that the lubricant
has effectively worked in.
Apply lubricant M99C40-A
or
-B
to the door check as required to
eliminate
any
binding
condition.
Open and close the door several
times to be sure that the lubricant
has effectively worked in.
LUBRICATE HOOD HINGE
PIVOTS
Apply M99C40-A or -B lubricant
to the hinge pivot points as required.
Open and close the hood several
times to be sure that the hinge pivots
do not bind.
LUBRICATE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT HINGE
PIVOTS
Apply M99C40-A or -B lubricant
to the hinge pivot points as required.
Open and close the luggage com-
partment several times to be sure
that the hinge pivots do not bind.
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