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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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PARKING
BRAKE
P i v o t a n d s l i d i n g contact areas should be l u b r i -
cated as required t o m a i n t a i n ease o f operation ( F i g .
6). A p p l y a film of smooth w h i t e body hardware l u -
b r i c a n t to s l i d i n g mechanism, such as M O P A R Spray
W h i t e Lube o r equivalent. Use engine o i l t o lubricate
t h e control lever pivot areas.
Fig. 6 Parking
Brake Ratio Lever
Lubrication
BRAKE
HOSES
Inspection o f brake hose and t u b i n g should be i n -
cluded i n a l l brake service operations and a t each l u -
b r i c a t i o n period. The hoses should be checked for:
(1) Correct length, severe surface cracking, p u l l i n g ,
scuffing or w o r n spots. Should t h e fabric casing o f
the hose be exposed b y cracks or abrasions i n t h e
rubber hose cover, t h e hose should be replaced.
(2) F a u l t y i n s t a l l a t i o n can cause t w i s t i n g , wheel/
t i r e or chassis interference.
HEADLIGHTS
To assure correct adjustment o f h e a d l i g h t a i m i n g ,
i t is recommended
t h a t t h e headlights be checked
and, i f necessary, properly aimed every s i x months.
Changes i n front and rear suspension, such as f r o n t
suspension h e i g h t and/or deflection o f rear springs
due to heavy load, w i l l change t h e h e a d l i g h t beam
p a t t e r n a n d m a y cause unsafe n i g h t d r i v i n g condi-
tions.
I f a vehicle is to be loaded a b n o r m a l l y , t h e head-
l i g h t a i m i n g should be checked and adjusted t o serve
the new conditions. Refer t o Group 8 L , E x t e r i o r
Lamps, for adjusting procedures.
SPEEDOMETER CABLE
L u b r i c a t i o n o f speedometer cable is n o t required.
For service o f noisy or erratic operation o f cable see
Group 8E, I n s t r u m e n t Panel and Gauges.
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