Chrysler Le Baron, Dodge Dynasty, Plymouth Acclaim. Manual - part 5

LUBRICANTS AND GREASES

Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage

by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol on the label.

At the bottom NLGI symbol is the usage and qual-

ity identification letters. Wheel bearing lubricant is
identified by the letter ‘‘G’’. Chassis lubricant is iden-
tified by the letter ‘‘L’’. The letter following the us-
age letter indicates the quality of the lubricant. The
following symbols indicate the highest quality.

FLUID CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank
AP,AG and AJ......................................53 L (14 gal.)
AA,AC and AY.....................................60 L (16 gal.)
AA-Flexible Fuel ..................................68 L (18 gal.)
Engine Oil
All.........................................................3.8 L (4.5 qts.)
Cooling System
2.2L ......................................................8.5 L (9.0 qts.)
2.5L ......................................................8.5 L (9.0 qts.)
3.0L ......................................................9.0 L (9.5 qts.)
3.3L ......................................................9.0 L (9.5 qts.)
3.8L ......................................................9.0 L (9.5 qts.)
Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle
Automatic Transaxle
Estimated Service Fill
ALL ......................................................3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
Overhaul Fill Capacity with Torque Converter
Empty
3-speed Fleet .......................................8.7 L (9.2 qts.)
3-speed .................................................8.2 L (8.8 qts.)
4-speed Electronic ................................9.4L (9.9 qts.)
Manual Transaxle
All ..........................................................9.4L (9.9 qts.)
Fill to bottom of fill hole.
Power Steering
All ...........................................................75L (1.5 pts.)

PARTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICATION

Many components on a Chrysler Corporation vehi-

cle require no periodic maintenance. Some compo-
nents are sealed and permanently lubricated. Rubber
bushings can deteriorate or limit damping ability if
lubricated. The following list of components require
no lubrication:

• Air Pump

• Generator Bushings

• Drive Belts

• Drive Belt Idler/Tensioner Pulley

• Front Wheel Bearings

• Rubber Bushings

• Starter Bearings/Bushings

• Suspension Strut Bearings

• Throttle Control Cable

• Throttle Linkage

• Water Pump Bearings

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN GROUP 8A, BATTERY/START-
ING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS.

DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PER-

SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

DO NOT JUMP START WHEN BATTERY INDICA-

TOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR.

DO NOT ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO

TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A
BOOSTER SOURCE.

DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BATTERY.
REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ON HANDS

OR WRISTS TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL
ARCHING OF BATTERY CURRENT.

WHEN USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOSTING DE-

VICE, DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EX-
CEED

VOLTS.

REFER

INSTRUCTIONS

PROVIDED WITH DEVICE BEING USED.

CAUTION:

When

using

another

vehicle

booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical
systems can be damaged on either vehicle.

TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:

(1) Raise hood on disabled vehicle and visually in-

spect engine compartment for:
• Battery cable clamp condition, clean if necessary.

• Frozen battery.

• Yellow or bright color test indicator, if equipped.

• Low battery fluid level.

• Generator drive belt condition and tension.

• Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.

CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-
abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle
charging system can result.

(2) When using another vehicle as a booster

source, turn off all accessories, place gear selector in
park or neutral, set park brake and operate engine
at 1200 rpm.

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(3) On disabled vehicle, place gear selector in park

or neutral and set park brake. Turn off all accesso-
ries.

(4) Connect jumper cables to booster battery. RED

clamp to positive terminal (+). BLACK clamp to
negative terminal (-). DO NOT allow clamps at oppo-
site end of cables to touch, electrical arc will result
(Fig. 1). Review all warnings in this procedure.

(5) On disabled vehicle, connect RED jumper cable

clamp to positive (+) terminal. Connect BLACK
jumper cable clamp to engine ground as close to the
ground cable attaching point as possible (Fig. 1).

CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.

(6) Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to

at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before attempting to
start engine. If engine does not start within 15 sec-
onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool
(15 min.), before cranking again.

DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:
• Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine
ground on disabled vehicle.
• When using a Booster vehicle, disconnect BLACK
cable clamp from battery negative terminal. Discon-
nect RED cable clamp from battery positive terminal.
• Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive
terminal on disabled vehicle.

HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Refer to Owner’s Manual provided with vehicle for

proper emergency jacking procedures.

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION

IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR
SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

TO HOIST OR JACK VEHICLE SEE FIG. 2
THROUGH 7:

Fig. 1 Jumper Cable Clamp Connections

Fig. 2 Hoisting and Jacking Points—AY Body

Fig. 3 Hoisting and Jacking Points—AC Body

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Fig. 4 Hoisting and Jacking Points—AA Body

Fig. 5 Hoisting and Jacking Points—AG Body

Fig. 6 Hoisting and Jacking Points—AJ Body

Fig. 7 Hoisting and Jacking Points—AP Body

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TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT

To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams

use of a wheel lift or flat bed towing device (Fig. 8) is
recommended. When using a wheel lift towing de-
vice, be sure the unlifted end of disabled vehicle has
at least 100 mm (4 in.) ground clearance. If mini-
mum ground clearance cannot be reached, use a tow-
ing dolly. If a flat bed device is used, the approach
angle should not exceed 15 degrees.

GROUND CLEARANCE

CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.

A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels

are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be
sure there is adequate ground clearance at the oppo-
site end of the vehicle, especially when towing over
rough terrain or steep rises in the road. If necessary,
remove the wheels from the lifted end of the vehicle
and lower the vehicle closer to the ground, to in-
crease the ground clearance at the opposite end of
the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching studs
to retain brake drums or rotors.

LOCKED VEHICLE TOWING

When a locked vehicle must be towed with the

front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly or flat
bed hauler.

FLAT TOWING WITH TOW BAR

• 4-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be flat
towed at speeds not to exceed 72 km/h (44 mph) for
not more than 160 km (100 miles). The steering col-
umn must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
• 3-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be flat
towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) for
not more than 25 km (15 miles). The steering column
must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
• Manual transaxle vehicles can be flat towed at any
legal highway speed with no distance restrictions.
The steering column must be unlocked and gear se-
lector in neutral.

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACH-
MENT DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR
LINES, FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT.

DO NOT LIFT OR TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT OR

REAR BUMPER, OR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
UNITS.

DO NOT VENTURE UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF

NOT

SUPPORTED

PROPERLY

SAFETY

STANDS.

DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A

TOWED VEHICLE.

USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT

FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.

CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust sys-
tem, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other un-
der vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle.

Remove or secure loose or protruding objects

from a damaged vehicle before towing.

Refer to state and local rules and regulations be-

fore towing a vehicle.

Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on

lower fascia,

air dams, or spoilers.

TOWING—FRONT WHEEL LIFT

Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be

towed with the front end lifted, whenever possible.

TOWING—REAR WHEEL LIFT

If a front wheel drive vehicle cannot be towed with

the front wheels lifted, the rear wheels can be lifted
provided the following guide lines are observed.

CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to se-
cure steering wheel during towing operation.

• Unlock steering column and secure steering wheel
in straight ahead position with a clamp device de-
signed for towing.
• Verify that front drive line and steering compo-
nents are in good condition.
• 4-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be towed
at speeds not to exceed 72 km/h (44 mph) for not
more than 160 km (100 miles). The gear selector
must be in neutral position.
• 3-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be towed
at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) for not
more than 25 km (15 miles). The gear selector must
be in neutral position.
• 3-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be towed
at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) for not
more than 25 km (15 miles). The gear selector must
be in neutral position.

Fig. 8 Recommended Towing Devices

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