TIRE ROTATION
The Forward Cross rotation method is recom-
mended for use on Chrysler Corporation vehicles
(Fig. 6). Other rotation methods can be used, but
may not have the benefits of the recommended
method. Only the four tire rotation method can be
used if the vehicle is equipped with a space saver
spare tire.
Fig. 6 Tire Rotation
0 - 18 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Ä
WHEELSÐTIRES
CONTENTS
page page
SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 8
TIRE SERVICE PROCEDURES .............. 1 WHEELS SERVICE PROCEDURES
........... 6
TIRE SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX
page page
Cleaning of Tires .......................... 1
General Information ........................ 1
Pressure Gauges ......................... 2
Radial-Ply Tires ........................... 1
Repairing Leaks .......................... 3
Rotation ................................ 3 Spare TireÐCompact
...................... 1
Tire Inflation Pressures ..................... 2
Tire Noise or Vibration ..................... 3
Tire Wear Patterns ........................ 3
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Throughout this group, references may be made to a
particular vehicle by letter or number designation. A
chart showing the breakdown of these designations is
included in the Introduction Section. Tires are designed for the vehicle and provide the
best overall performance for normal operation. The
ride and handling characteristics match the vehicle's
requirements. With proper care they will give excellent
reliability traction, skid resistance and tread life. They
have load carrying capacity, when properly inflated, to
operate at loads up to the specified Maximum Vehicle
Capacity. Driving habits have more effect on tire life than any
other factor. Careful drivers will obtain, in most cases,
much greater mileage than severe or careless drivers. A
few of the driving habits which will shorten the life of
any tire are:
² Rapid acceleration and deceleration
² Severe application of brakes
² High-speed driving
² Taking turns at excessive speeds
² Striking curbs and other obstacles
Radial ply tires can be more susceptible to irregular
tread wear. It is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in the section on Tire
Rotation to achieve a greater tread life potential.
RADIAL-PLY TIRES
Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life, and
ride quality and decrease rolling resistance. Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of four
and under no circumstances should they be used on
the front only. However, they may be mixed with temporary spare tires when necessary,
but reduced speeds are recommended. Radial-ply tires have the same load carrying capac-
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also
use the same recommended inflation pressures.
SPARE TIREÐCOMPACT
The compact spare tire is designed for emergency
use only. The original tire should be repaired and re-
installed at the first opportunity. Refer to Owner's
Manual for complete details.
TIRE CHAINS
Tire snow chains may be used on certainmodels.
Refer to Owner's Manual for more information.
CLEANING OF TIRES
Remove protective coating on tires before delivery
of vehicle, otherwise it could cause deterioration of
tires. Remove protective coating by applying warm wa-
ter, letting it soak one minute, and then scrubbing
the coating away with a soft bristle brush. Steam cleaning may also be used for cleaning.
DO NOT use gasoline or wire brush for cleaning.
DO NOT use mineral oil or an oil-based solvent.
Ä WHEELSÐTIRES 22 - 1
REMOVAL (FIG. 56)
AA-C MODELS (1) Remove trunk lid tail light assembly. Refer to
Group 8L, Lamps for proper procedures. (2) Remove trunk latch.
(3) Remove bolts holding lock cylinder and chill to
trunk lid and separate the lock from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRUNK OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL(FIG. 57)
(1) Raise trunk lid to the full up position.
(2) Pull the weatherstrip from the pinch flange
around the trunk opening.
INSTALLATION
A new trunk lid opening weatherstrip should be
heated to approximately 38É C (100É F) before install-
ing. The weatherstrip butt splice should be located at
the center rear of trunk opening. Reverse the re-
moval operation. After weatherstrip has been in-
stalled, close trunk lid and allow weatherstrip to
cool. The weatherstrip will form to the trunk lid con-
tour as it cools.
TRUNK LINING
REMOVAL (FIG. 58)
(1) Remove spare tire and emergency jack from the
spare tire well. (2) Remove screws holding trunk lining to tail clo-
sure panel. (3) Remove screws holding trunk lining to inner
quarter panels. (4) Remove push-in fasteners holding lining to rear
seat bulkhead. Remove seat back silencer, if
equipped. (5) Remove push-in fasteners holding rear seat back
carpet covers to floor pan, if equipped with 60/40 rear
seat back. (6) Fold trunk lining inward, away from quarter
panels and remove lining from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Route the fuel fill door emergency release cable
around rear edge of trunk lining side panel and reverse
the removal operation.
TRUNK LID LUGGAGE RACK
REMOVAL (FIG. 59)
(1) Remove screws holding cross bar to outboard
skid strips. (2) Pry rubber inserts from skid strips.
(3) Remove screws holding skid strips to trunk lid.
Fig. 56 Trunk Lid Lock
Fig. 57 Trunk Opening Weatherstrip
Fig. 58 Trunk Lining
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