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DRIVETRAIN INDEX page page Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Automatic Transaxle Floor Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Clutch and Gearshift Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Drive Shaft Cv and Tripod Joint Boots . . . . . . . . 17 Front Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CLUTCH AND GEARSHIFT LINKAGE If the clutch or gearshift begins to operate with dif- ficulty, squeak or grunt, the cables and linkage MANUAL TRANSAXLE The manual transaxle should be inspected for oil leaks and proper oil level when other under vehicle The manual transaxle does not require periodic maintenance. The oil should be changed only when SELECTING MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL Chrysler Corporation recommends Mopar Engine Oil, SG or SG/CD SAE 5W-30, or equivalent, be used AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFT If the automatic transaxle floor shift mechanism becomes difficult to operate or starts to make objec- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE The automatic transaxle should be inspected for fluid leaks and proper fluid level when other under CAUTION: To minimize fluid contamination, verify TO INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL: (1) Position the vehicle on a level surface. least 60 seconds. The warmer the transaxle fluid, the (3) While sitting in driver seat, apply brakes and place gear selector in each position. Return gear se- (4) Raise hood and remove transaxle fluid level in- dicator (dipstick) and wipe clean with a suitable (5) Install dipstick and verify it is seated in fill hole or tube (Fig. 2 or 3). CAUTION: Do not overfill automatic transaxle, leak- (6) Remove dipstick, with handle above tip, take fluid level reading (Fig. 4). If the vehicle has been Fig. 1 Manual Transaxle Fill Plug 0 - 16 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Ä |