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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
BodyLubrication
WARNING!
Locksandallbodypivotpoints,includingsuchitemsas
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
andtoprotectagainstrustandwear.Priortotheappli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nentstoinsureproperfunction.Whenperformingother
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
andsafetycatchshouldbecleanedandlubricated.
Fluidlevelshouldbecheckedonalevelsurfaceand
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
partsandtoinsureaccuratefluidlevelreading.Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended
powersteeringfluid.
Ifnecessary,addfluidtorestoretotheproperindicated
level.Withacleancloth,wipeanyspilledfluidfromall
surfaces.RefertoFluids,Lubricants,andGenuineParts
forcorrectfluidtypes.
Theexternallockcylindersshouldbelubricatedtwicea
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amountofahighqualitylubricantsuchasMoparLock
CylinderLubricantdirectlyintothelockcylinder.
FrontSuspensionBallJoints
Therearetwofrontsuspensionlowerballjointsthatare
permanently lubricated. Inspect these ball joints when-
ever under vehicle service is done. Damaged seals and
theircorrespondingpotentiallydamagedballjointsmust
bereplaced.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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