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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Body Lubrication
WARN ING!
Locks and all bod y pivot points, inclu ding such item s as
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, shou ld be
lubricated period ically to assu re quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned shou ld be
wiped clean to rem ove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease shou ld be rem oved . Particu lar
attention shou ld also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insu re prop er function. When perform ing other
und erhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch shou ld be cleaned and lubricated .
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
with the engin e off to preven t injury from movin g
parts and to insure accurate flu id level read ing. Do
not overfill. Use only manufactu rers recom mended
power steerin g flu id.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the prop er ind icated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to Recom mend ed Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genu ine Parts for correct fluid typ es.
The external lock cylind ers shou ld be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mop ar Lock
Cylind er Lubricant directly into the lock cylind er.
Front Suspension Ball Joints
There are two front suspension lower ball joints that are
perm anently lubricated . Insp ect these ball joints when-
ever und er vehicle service is done. Dam aged seals and
their corresp ond ing potentially damaged ball joints must
be rep laced .
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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