VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 5) is
attached to every Chrysler Corporation vehicle. The
label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all appli-
cable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The
label also lists:
²Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
²Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
²Type of vehicle.
²Type of rear wheels.
²Bar code.
²Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
²Paint and Trim codes.
²Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-
face.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Equipment Identification Plate (Fig. 6) is
located at the left, front of the inner hood panel. The
plate lists information concerning the vehicle as fol-
lows:
²The model.²The wheelbase.
²The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
²The T.O.N. (order number).
²The optional and special equipment installed on
the vehicle.
Refer to the information listed on the plate when
ordering replacement parts.
Fig. 5 Vehicle Safety Certification Label
Fig. 6 Equipment Identification Plate
12 INTRODUCTIONBR/BE
DIMENSIONS FOR DIFFERING WHEELBASES*
WHEELBASE LENGTH
ALENGTH
BLENGTH
C
118 2118.0 3663.6 4185.4
134 2118.0 3994.5 4693.4
138 2626.0 4096.1 4693.4
154 2626.0 4502.5 5201.4
162 2118.0 4705.0 5042.5
*Measurements are in Millimeters (mm).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Cab Chassis adapter nut..... 108N´m(80ft.lbs.)
Front bumper brkt-to-frame nut . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Front bumper outer brace bolt . . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Rear bumper-to-brace nut..... 40N´m(30ft.lbs.)
Rear bumper brace-to-brkt nut . 101 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
Rear bumper brkt-to-frame nut......... 101N´m
(75 ft. lbs.)
Skid plate crossmember-to-frame bolt..... 54N´m
(40 ft. lbs.)
Skid plate-to-crossmember bolt . 40 N´m (30 ft. lbs.)
Skid plate-to-trans crossmember bolt...... 54N´m
(40 ft. lbs.)
Spare tire winch bolt......... 27N´m(20ft.lbs.)
Trailer hitch nut............ 108N´m(80ft.lbs.)
CAB CHASSIS ADAPTER
BRACKET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts attaching cab chassis adapter
brackets to frame rail (Fig. 11)
(2) Separate cab chassis adapter brackets from
frame rail
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cab chassis adapter brackets on frame
rail
(2) Install bolts attaching cab chassis adapter
brackets to frame rail.
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
Some vehicles are equipped with front tow hooks.
The tow hooks are to be used forEMERGENCYpur-
poses only.(1) Remove the fasteners that attach the tow
hooks to the frame (Fig. 12).
(2) Separate the tow hooks from the frame.
Fig. 11 Cab Chassis Adapter Brackets
1 - ADAPTER BRACKETS
2 - FRAME
Fig. 12 Front Tow Hooks
1 - TOW HOOK
2 - FRAME
BR/BEFRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 9
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
