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The letter designations shown in the example are
the highest quality level available and when com-
bined as shown can be used for both wheel
bearing and chassis lubrication. Use only those
greases that have the NLGI symbol on the con-
tainer along with the proper quality level for your
application.
Front Suspension Ball Joints
The front suspension ball joints are permanently
sealed. No regular maintenance is required for
these components.
Steering Shaft Seal
The steering shaft seal, at the point where the
shaft passes through the bulkhead, is lubricated
when it is installed. If the seal becomes noisy
when the steering shaft is turned, it should be
lubricated with a multi-purpose grease, NLGI,
Grade 2, E.P. Mopar multi-purpose lubricant is
recommended.
Steering Linkage
The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubri-
cated and do not require periodic maintenance.
Drive Shaft Universal Joints
Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints.
Periodic lubrication of these joints is not required.
However, the joint boots should be inspected for
external leakage or damage when other mainte-
nance is performed. If leakage or damage is
evident, the universal joint boot and grease
should be replaced immediately.
Continued operation could result in failure of the
universal joint due to water and dirt contamination
of the grease. This would require complete re-
placement of the joint assembly.
Body Mechanism Lubrication
Body and other operating mechanisms and link-
ages should be inspected, cleaned, and lubri-
cated, as required, to maintain ease of operation
and to provide protection against rust and wear.
Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust
and grit; after lubricating, excess oil or grease
should be removed.
Hood Latch
When performing other underhood services, the
hood latch release mechanism and safety catch
should be inspected, cleaned, and lubricated as
necessary.
It is important that proper lubrication be main-
tained to insure that the hood mechanisms func-
tion properly and safely. Multi-Purpose Lubricant,
NLGI Grade 2, should be applied sparingly to all
pivot and sliding contact areas.
External Lock Cylinders
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated
twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring.
Apply a small amount of lubricant, such as Mopar
Lock Cylinder Lubricant, directly into the lock
cylinder (avoid excess lubricant). Insert the key
into the lock cylinder and rotate from the unlocked
to the locked position. Repeat this procedure
three or four times without adding more lubricant.
Wipe all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth,
to avoid soiling of clothing.
If a lubricant is used that cannot be dispensed
directly into the lock cylinder, apply a small
amount of the lubricant to the key. Insert the key
into the lock cylinder, then proceed as described
above, in order to distribute the lubricant within
the lock cylinder. Attention should also be given to
liftgate hinges, especially during cold weather, to
ensure ease of liftgate operation.
Other Body Mechanisms
The following body mechanisms should be in-
spected and, if necessary, all pivot and sliding
contact areas of these components should be
relubricated with the lubricant specified as fol-
lows:
Engine Oil
Door hinge pin and pivot contact areas
Sliding Door - center hinge pivot
Hood hinges
Liftgate hinges
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