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LUBRICATION
0-7
NK664
Fig. 7-Upper
and Lower Ball Joints-AR-1,
AR-2, A P - I , AP-2 Models
accumulated dirt and lubricant from the outside sur-
face of the seals to permit thorough inspection. Dam-
aged seals should be replaced immediately to prevent
contamination of the lubricant or damage to the parts.
Lubricate ball joints,
if
necessary.
When lubrication is required, use Multi-Mileage
Lubricant, Part Number 2525035. Remove the
threaded plug from each ball joint and
temporarily
install lubrication fittings.
Avoid the use
o f
high pres-
sure equipment to prevent damaging or rupturing the
seals.
Stop filling the ball joints when the lubricant
begins to flow freely from the bleed areas at the base
of the seal, or if the seal begins to balloon. Remove
the fittings and reinstall the threaded plugs.
Steering Linkage
Ball
Joints
The four tie rod end ball joints and the steering
gear arm ball joint (Figs. 8 and
9)
are semi-permanent-
ly lubricated with a special lubricant at the factory.
They should be inspected and lubricated in accord-
ance with the Certified Car Care Schedule.
When inspecting ball joints, clean accumulated dirt
and lubricant from the outside surfaces of the seals to
permit thorough inspection. Damaged seals or joints
should be replaced immediately to prevent contami-
nation of the lubricant or failure of the part.
NK665
Fig. 9-Steering
Linkage-Lubrication
Points-
A R - I , AR-2, A P - I , AP-2 Models
When lubrication i s required, use Multi-Mileage
Lubricant, Part Number 2525035. Remove the
threaded plug from each ball joint and
temporarily
install a lubrication fitting.
Avoid the use
o f
high pres-
sure equipment to prevent damaging or rupturing the
seals.
Inject lubricant until it flows freely from the
seal bleed area at the base of the seal. Stop when the
seal begins to balloon. Remove the fittings and rein-
stall the threaded plugs.
CLUTCH AND GEARSHIFT LINKAGES
(Manual Transmission)
Clutch Torque Shaft Bearings
To lubricate the two torque shaft bearings (Fig.
lo),
disassemble, clean and inspect the linkage. Replace
damaged parts. When reassembling, coat bearings
with Multi-Mileage Lubricant, Part Number 2525035,
or Automotive Multi-Purpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2.
Clutch Drive Lugs, Release Bearing Sleeve,
Fork Fingers and Pivot
When disassembling the clutch torque shaft to lub-
ricate the torque shaft bearings, relubricate the clutch
drive lugs (Fig.
lo),
release bearing sleeve and fork
fingers and pivots. Fill cavity in sleeve and coat lugs,
fingers and pivots with Multi-Mileage Lubricant, Part
Number 2525035, or Automotive Multi-Purpose
Grease, NLGI Grade 2.
Llx
BOTH
SIDES
I
INNER MATING
CURFACE
6 4 x
172A
Fig. IO-Clutch
Torque Shaft and Linkage-
Lubrication Points
Fig. 8-Steering
Linkage-Lubrication
Points-
A V - I , AV-2 Models
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