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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Steering Linkage
Body Lubrication
The tie rod end ball joints are perm anently lubricated and
do not requ ire period ic maintenance.
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 .
Drive Shaft Universal Joints
Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints. Peri-
odic lubrication of these joints is not requ ired . However,
the joint boots shou ld be insp ected for external leakage or
damage when other maintenance is perform ed. If leakage
or damage is evid ent, the universal joint boot and grease
shou ld be rep laced immediately.
Continu ed operation could resu lt in failu re of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contam ination of the
grease. This would requ ire complete rep lacem ent of the
joint assem bly.
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.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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