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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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BODY MECHANISMS LUBRICATION
Body and other operating mechanisms and l i n k -
ages should be inspected, cleaned and l u b r i c a t e d as
r e q u i r e d to m a i n t a i n ease of operation a n d to provide
protection against rust and wear.
P r i o r to the application of any l u b r i c a n t , the parts
concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
g r i t . A f t e r l u b r i c a t i o n , excess o i l or grease should be
removed.
P a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n should also be g i v e n t o hood
l a t c h i n g components to ensure proper function. W h e n
performing other underhood services, t h e hood l a t c h ,
release
mechanism,
a n d safety
catch
should be
cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated
twice a year, preferably i n the f a l l and spring. A p p l y
a s m a l l a m o u n t of a h i g h q u a l i t y l u b r i c a n t such as
M o p a r Lock Cylinder L u b r i c a n t , o r equivalent d i -
r e c t l y i n t o t h e lock cylinder. A v o i d excess l u b r i c a n t .
I n s e r t t h e key i n t o the lock c y l i n d e r a n d rotate f r o m
t h e unlocked t o the locked position. W i t h o u t adding
more l u b r i c a n t , repeat t h i s procedure three or four
times. Wipe a l l the l u b r i c a n t off t h e key w i t h a clean
cloth t o avoid subsequent s o i l i n g o f clothing. I f a l u -
b r i c a n t i s used t h a t cannot be dispensed directly i n t o
t h e lock cylinder, apply a s m a l l a m o u n t o f the l u b r i -
cant t o the lock cylinder key. I n s e r t t h e key i n t o the
lock cylinder, t h e n proceed as described above, i n or-
der t o d i s t r i b u t e the l u b r i c a n t w i t h i n the lock c y l i n -
der.
The
following mechanisms
should be inspected,
cleaned and a l l pivot and s l i d i n g contact areas o f
these components lubricated as r e q u i r e d w i t h t h e
proper l u b r i c a n t (Fig. 7).
C O M P O N E N T
S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L
L U B R I C A N T
Door Hinges
As Required
Engine Oil
Door Latches
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease (Water Resistant) (1)
Hood Latch Release Mechanism & Safety Catch
When Performing
Other Underhood
Services
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 EP (2)
Hood Hinges
As Required
Engine Oil
Seat Regulator & Track Adjuster
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 EP (2)
Tailgate Hinge (Quick Release Pins)
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 EP (2)
Tailgate Check Arms
As Required
Engine Oil
Tailgate Latches
As Required
Smooth White Body Hardware Lubricant (3)
Tailgate Release Handle (Pivot & Slide Contact Surfaces)
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 EP (2)
Window System Components (Regulators, Tracks, Links,
Channel Areas — Except Glass Run Weatherstrips and
Felt Lubricator, if Equipped)
As Required
Smooth White Body Hardware Lubricant (3)
Lock Cylinders
Twice/Year
Lock Cylinder Lubricant (4)
Window Regulator Felt Tube Lubricator, if so Equipped
As Required
Engine Oil
Parking Brake Mechanism
As Required
Multi-Purpose Grease (1)
1. Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease (High Temperature)
2. Mopar Multi-Mileage Lubricant
3. Mopar Spray White Lube
4. Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant
J9000-61
Fig. 7 Lubrication Chart—Body Mechanisms
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