Chrysler - Imperial - Service Manual - 1960 - 1960

QUICK index REFERENCE INDEX To use, bend manual arrows on this page, locate back to expose black spots on pages the corresponding black spots on the first page of the various sections. of the section Chrysler and Imperial Service Manual 1960 PC-1 (WINDSOR) PC-2 (SARATOGA) PC-3 (N1W YORKER) PY-1 (IMPERIAL) CHRYSLER MODELS 1958 1959 1960 Windsor LC-1 MC-1 PC-1 Saratoga LC-2 MC-2 PC-2 New Yorker LC-3 MC-3 PC-3 IMPERIAL MODELS 1958 1959 1960 Custom, Crown, and LeBaron LY-1 MY-1 PY-1 The service tools referred to i n this Manual are available through the Miller Manufacturing Company, 17638 G r a n d River Avenue, Detroit 27, Michigan, U.S.A. unless otherwise specified. DeSoto Models PS-1 and PS-3 also appear i n each G r o u p i n g of this Manual. Extra copies of this manual are available at $4.00 e a c h , plus any local taxes, under Part Number 81-070-0026. Order from Chrysler and Imperial Division, P.O. Box 1658, Detroit 3 1 , Michigan. C H R Y S L E R AND I M P E R I A L DIVISION Chrysler Corporation D E T R O I T 31, MICHIGAN Chrysler Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements in its product without imposing any obligations upon itself to install them on its products previously manufactured. 12M-SD & T O 1 2 - 5 9 LfTHO IN U.S.A. to find. - Title Introduction a n d I G e n e r a l Specifications I Lubrication a n d 1 Maintenance I 1 Accessories (Radios, Heaters, Mirrors) I 1 2 Front Suspension I 3 Rear Axle 1 4 Parking Brakes 1 5 Service Brakes 1 Cooling System 1 0 I n order to use this Manual to best advantage the corresponding or superseding car models must be understood. The supersedence of these models is as follows: Then, by means of the GROUP I N D E X Group MODELS This service Manual is compiled as a reference and guide to provide Chrysler and Imperial Service men w i t h the proper adjustments and repair procedures for servicing the 1960 Chrysler and Imperial Cars. A n understanding of the material compiled herein, and also supplementary service bulletins issued from time to time, w i l l assist the service personnel to maintain the quality standards built into the Chrysler and Imperial Cars. you desire 7 7 A A c c e s s o r y Belt Drives I 8 Electrical a n d Instruments 1 9 Engine 1 10 Engine Oiling S y s t e m I 11 Exhaust System 13 Frame 14 Fuel S y s t e m (Pump, C a r b u r e t o r , I Tank) | 16 Propeller Shaft a n d Universal Joints 1 1 17 Springs a n d Shock Absorbers 1 19 Steering G e a r (Pumps, Steering 1 G e a r A r m , Idler Arm) 1 21 Transmission (Torque C o n v e r t e r ) 1 22 W h e e l s , B e a r i n g s a n d Tires I 23 Body a n d Sheet Metal I 24 Air-Conditioning 1 I ' 1 81-070-0026 PY-1 LE B A R O N 4-DOOR S O U T H A M P T O N PC-3 N E W Y O R K E R T O W N & C O U N T R Y W A G O N F A C T O R Y CONTACT The following outline of the proper procedure to use i n obtaining assistance or advice on any m a t t e r applying t o Service w i l l insure your inquiries receiving p r o m p t attention and handling. M a k e certain those members of your organization who m i g h t have the occasion to contact the factory, are thoroughly familiar w i t h this procedure. D o not w i t h h o l d action on any matter pending contact b y a Service Representative as his scheduled contact may be delayed b y special assignments. When i n doubt as to the proper procedure t o follow i n the handling of a claim or complaint, p r o m p t results can be obtained through a letter, telegram or phone call to your Regional Service Office—making certain t o include all necessary information. I f the aid of a Service Representative is necessary, the Regional Service Office w i l l arrange for his contact as p r o m p t l y as circumstances permit. Letters or telegrams to the Regional Service Office, or t o the car division concerned, should be confined t o one subject only and should include the following i n f o r m a t i o n : Car Serial N u m b e r Owner's Name Date of Sale Mileage Complete description of difficulty, corrective action taken, your recommendations as t o w h a t should be done and the reason for so doing. Include Paint and T r i m Code Numbers where finish, upholstery, body or sheet metal is involved, and estimate of net cost of repairs. C H R Y S L E R AND IMPERIAL DIVISION W i t h the exception of orders for parts or parts literature, all requests for Chrysler and I m p e r i a l Service literature such as Service Bulletins, Service Manuals, Owner Manuals, T i m e Schedules, W.S.C's or other Chrysler and Imperial Service literature, should be addressed t o : (Letters) (Telegrams) Chrysler Corporation Chrysler and Imperial D i v i s i o n Chrysler and I m p e r i a l D i v i s i o n Attention, Service Department (Name of person to w h o m sent) P.O. Box 1658 WUX Detroit 31, Michigan Detroit, Michigan (Phone) V A l l e y 2 - 4 7 0 0 N O T E : Please make certain t o include the code W U X on all telegrams t o either the Chrysler and Imperial Division or P l y m o u t h - D e Soto-Valiant Division as this insures delivery direct t o our Teleprint Room thus eliminating delay. P L Y M O U T H - D E S O T O - V A L I A N T DIVISION W i t h the exception of orders for parts or parts literature, all requests for P l y m o u t h Service literature such as Service Bulletins, Service Manuals, Owner Manuals, T i m e Schedules, or other P l y m o u t h Service literature, should be addressed t o : (Letters) (Telegrams) Chrysler Corporation P l y m o u t h - D e Soto-Valiant D i v i s i o n Plymouth-De Soto-Valiant Division Attention, Service Department (Name of person to w h o m sent) P.O. Box 1518 WUX Detroit 31, Michigan Detroit, Michigan (Phone) W A l n u t 1 - 8 2 4 0 MASTER TECHNICIANS SERVICE CONFERENCE A l l correspondence concerning enrollment i n the M . T . S . C . Program, changes i n enrollment records (the adding or dropping of personnel), issuance of awards, status of enrolled personnel, orders for additional material, the return of questionnaires, or any other matters relating t o this program should be addressed t o : Master Technician Service Conference Chrysler Corporation T r a i n i n g Center Service Development and T r a i n i n g Office P.O. Box 2119 Detroit 31, Michigan (Phone) JEfferson 9 3 0 0 0 P A R T S DIVISION General A L L orders for parts or accessories, emergency or otherwise, should be forwarded direct to your usual source of supply or t o the parts plant listed below serving the area i n which y o u are located. To insure your receiving the parts required b y y o u more p r o m p t l y , close attention should be given to the procedure listed under "Ordering I n f o r m a t i o n " and " Y o u r Parts Orders' i n the i n t r o d u c t o r y front pages of all M o P a r Parts Lists. Particularly where parts are ordered for a specific car, i t is very essential t h a t your order include the car serial and engine numbers, and, i n the case of .body parts, the body number. CENTER LINE, M I C H I G A N MARYSVILLE, MICHIGAN 1 Mall Aiiress: Center L i n e Parts Plant Chrysler M o t o r s Corporation 7000 E . Eleven M i l e Road P.O. Box 779 Detroit 31, Michigan Telephone—Detroit Jefferson 9-3000 SAN M a l l Address: Marysville Parts Plant Chrysler M o t o r s Corporation P.O. Box 722 P o r t H u r o n , Michigan Telephone—Port H u r o n Y u k o n 2-8561 NEWARK, DELAWARE M a l l Address: Delaware Parts Plant Chrysler M o t o r s Corporation LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA Mail Aiiress: San Leandro Parts P l a n t er PiTi °. 1950 Davis Street M t 0 r S C o r P° m t i o n South College Avenue p q g -^o Newark, Delaware o San Leandro, California Telephone-San Leandro Sweetwood 8-6200 A T L A N T A , GEORGIA Mall Aiiress: A t l a n t a Parts P l a n t Chrysler M o t o r s Corporation 1150 M u r p h y Avenue, S.W. P O. Box 10786 A t l a n t a 10, Georgia Telephone—Atlanta Plaza 5-2531 x Telephone-Newark E n d i c o t t 8-2521 KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Aiiress: ^ Chrysler M o t o r s Corporation Funston & Chrysler Roads y * Telephone—Kansas C i t y , Kansas Fairfax 1-3300 M a i K a n I s a s C K a n s a s C i t l t P a 1 5 r t s K P a n l a s n a t s P a r t s D i v i s i o n . Literature Request for Parts D i v i s i o n literature such as Parts Books, Parts Price Lists, Parts Bulletins, etc., should be forwarded direct t o : Chrysler Corporation, Parts Division P.O. B o x 1718 Detroit 31, Michigan A t t e n t i o n : Parts Advertising Department Shortage.of A c c e s s o r i e s or O t h e r E q u i p m e n t o n N e w C a r s Before placing an order for missing accessories, other parts or equipment, on new cars received, examine the vehicle for the presence of a "back order' notice, which i f present, w i l l be found attached t o the bracket for the inside rear view mirror. Such back-ordered short items w i l l be shipped from the assembly p l a n t as soon as stock is available, and should n o t be ordered from the Parts Division. 1 Emergency Orders Where a p a r t required for an "Emergency" is n o t readily available from your usual parts source, an order plainly marked "Emergency Order" and including complete details on the need for the material, should be placed with the above parts plant serving the area In which you are locatei. Orders so marked and which are, i n the opinion of the Parts D i v i s i o n , for a bona fide immediate emergency need, w i l l receive emergency handling. Emergency orders should not be f o r w a r i e i to the Division Service Department. Should the occasion arise t h a t the p a r t required is n o t available at the plant ordered from, y o u w i l l be notified t h a t the p a r t is on back-order. I n the meantime, your order w i l l continue t o receive emergency handling b y the Parts D i v i s i o n w i t h shipment being made as p r o m p t l y as i t is available. L I C E N S E DATA The following revised method of numbering vehicles and their engines made i n D e t r o i t and Los Angeles product i o n Plants w i l l be used on the 1960 Models. This revision w i l l provide the Sales Department w i t h the information desired as t o model, year b u i l t and the serial number. For D e t r o i t b u i l t cars, the starting vehicle number w i l l be as follows: Windsor PC-1 81- 03100001 Windsor T o w n & C o u n t r y PC-1 85-03100001 Saratoga PC-2 82- 03100001 New Y o r k e r PC-3 83- 03100001 New Y o r k e r T o w n & C o u n t r y PC-3 87-03100001 PC3-300 84- 03100001 Imperial Custom PY-1 91- 04100026 Imperial Crown PY-1 92- 04100026 JPY-1 93-04 .00026 Chrysler 300F Imperial LeBaron \ Fig. 2 — V e h i c l e Number The vehicle number is stamped on a metal plate attached t o the left front door body hinge pillar, as shown i n Figure 2. Model Serial N u m b e r . For L . A . b u i l t cars, the s t a r t i n g vehicle w i l l be as follows: HP Windsor PC-1 81-05100001 Saratoga PC-2 82-05100001 New Y o r k e r PC-3 83-05100001 m 4. i mm L . A . Identification n m mm The starting engine numbers w i l l be as follows: Windsor PR-38-8-4 Saratoga PR-38-8-4 New Y o r k e r P -41-8-4 Chrysler 300F P =41-8-4 Imperial P -41-8-4 1. 4- . j6()>;!058 Fig. 3—Engine Number The engine number is stamped on a boss on the t o p side of the cylinder block j u s t back of the water p u m p , as shown i n Figure 3. G E N E R A L D A T A AND S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Starting Vehicle Numbers Item Body Style Detroit Four Door Sedan....81-03100001 T o w n & Country....85-03100001 Four Door Sedan....82-03100001 Four Door Sedan....83-03100001 T o w n & Country....87-03100001 Four Door Sedan....91-04100026 Four Door Sedan....92-04100026 Four Door Sedan....93-04100026 Wheelbase Tread (Front) Tread (Rear) Los Angeles 81-05100001 1960 M o d e l s PC-1 82-05100001 83-05100001 New Yorker I m p . Custom I m p . Crown I m p . LeBaron Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe T w o D o o r (hard top) Town & Country Four Door (hard top) 61.0 61.0 61.Q. 61.0 61.0 61.0 Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe T w o D o o r (hard top)... T o w n & Country..... Four Door (hard top) 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 215.4 215.4 215.4 216.0 215.4 219.4 . . PY-1 Saratoga 126 . PC-3 Windsor 122 122 122 122 122 Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe T w o Door (hard top) Town & Country Four Door (hard top) Length w i t h Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe Bumper T w o Door (hard top) Town & Country Four Door (hard top) Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe T w o Door (hard top).. Town & Country Four Door (hard top) 79.4 79.4 79.4 79.7 79.4 Rear Axle with TorqueFlite Trans. Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe T w o Door (hard top). Town & Country Four Door (hard top) 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 T i r e Size Four Door Sedan Convertible Coupe T w o Door (hard top) Town & Country Four Door (hard top) 8.00x14 8.00x14 8.00x14 8.50x14 8.00x14 Width with Bumper PC-2 — 126 — 126 — 61.0 — 61.0 — 59.7 — 59.7 — 219.4 — 219.4 79.4 — 79.4 — 79.4 2.93 — 2.93 — 2.93 8.50x14 — 8.50x14 — 8.50x14 126 126 126 126 126 129 129 129 61.2 61.2 61.2 61.2 61.2 61.8 61.8 61.8 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 60.0 62.2 62.2 62.2 219.6 219.6 219.6 220.0 220.0 226.3 226.3 226.3 79.4 79.4 79.4 79.7 79.4 80.1 80.1 80.1 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 9.00x14 9.00x14 9.00x14 9.00x14 9.00x14 8.20x15 8.20x15 8.20x15 — 129 — 61.8 — 62.2 — 226.3 — 80.1 — 2.93 — 8.20x15 LUBRICATION CHART PSF Power Steering Reservoir (Check Level) 2,000 Miles Generator 2,000 Miles EO Change Engine O i l 2 , 0 0 0 Miles Distributor O i l C u p 2,000 Miles. Wick under Rotor 10,000 Miles Change Engine O i l Filter 4 , 0 0 0 Miles MP Manual Steering Gear (Check Level) 2,000 Miles, HTF Master Cylinder Fluid (Check Level) 2,000 Miles Distributor C a m 10,000 Miles Clean Carburetor A i r Cleaner, 6,000 Miles Install N e w Carburetor A i r Cleaner Element 15,000 Miles Install N e w Fuel Filter (Paper Element) 2 3 , 0 0 0 Miles Manifold Heat Control V a l v e 2,000 Miles EO Engine Ventilation Outlet A i r Cleaner 2,000 Miles CI Upper Ball Joints (2) 2,000 Miles Ci Lower Ball Joints (2) 2,000 Miles Engine Ventilation Inlet A i r Cleaner 2,000 Miles Front Wheel B e a r i n g s — R e m o v e — C l e a n — R e p a c k 2,000 Miles CL Tie Rod Ball Ends (4) 2,000 Miles AA Automatic Transmission Maintenance 10,000 Miles MP Manual Trans. (Check Level) (PS-1, PS-3 only) 2,000 Miles MP Automatic Transmission (Check Fluid Level) 10,000 Miles G e a r Shift Tube a n d Lower Support (1) (PS-1, PS-3 only) 2,000 Miles Gearshift Lever P i v o t — R e m o v e — ( P S - 1 , PS-3 only) M a n u a l Transmission Drain—Fill (PS-1, PS-3 only). 2 1 , 0 0 0 miles UJ2 Universal J o i n t s — D i s a s s e m b l e — C l e a n 2 1 , 0 0 0 Miles. MP Rear A x l e (Check Level) 2,000 Miles Lubricate—Install 10,000 Miles Clutch Torque Shaft (1) (PS-1, PS-3 only) 2,000 Miles P A R T S R E Q U I R I N G N O LUBRICATION Rubber bushings (Drain a n d Refill) 2 1 , 0 0 0 Miles SGL Oilite bearings Rear A x l e (Check Level) (Sure Grip) 2 , 0 0 0 Miles Rear springs, bolts a n d shackles Starter bearings (Drain a n d Refill) 2 1 , 0 0 0 Miles Carburetor air cleaner Carburetor linkage R E C O M M E N D E D TIRE PRESSURES (COLD) Accelerator pedal linkage Front Rear* DE S O T O 22 22 CHRYSLER—Windsor PC-1 S A R A T O G A PC-2 NEW Y O R K E R PC-3 24 22* Gearshift a n d automatic transmission drive 22 22* Brake a n d clutch pedals, a n d linkage Steering gear arm pivot selector linkage *TOWN A N D C O U N T R Y : 2 4 PSI (COLD) N O R M A L L O A D 28 PSI (COLD) H E A V Y L O A D Clutch release bearing NOTE: Cold tire pressures are listed above. Normal driving will cause a pressure build up of 2 to 3 pounds; fast driving 4 to 6 pounds. Never reduce (bleed) built-up pressure in tires since under-inflation will result when tires cool off. For sustained high speed driving, add 5 pounds pressure over the normal starting (cold) pressure. Water pump Idler arm pivots Upper a n d lower control a r m bearings Fan belt idler pulley Rear wheel bearings ENGINE OIL K E Y T O LUBRICANTS AA AF AP C CL DCL EO HTF MCL ML MP PDO PSF RR S SGL SL WB UJ2 Automatic Trans. Fluid Type "A" Suffix " A " Anti-Freeze Air Pressure Check Condition of Chassis Lubricant Distributor C a m Lubricant Engine Oil High Temperature Brake Fluid Speedometer Cable Lubricant Lubriplate Multi-Purpose G e a r Lubricant Penetrating Dripless Oil Power Steering Fluid Rust Resistor Manifold Heat Control Valve Solvent Sure Grip Lubricant Stainless Stick Lubricant Wheel Bearing Lubricant—Medium Universal Joint Lubricant CHRYSLER DE SOTO RECOMMENDATIONS When adding or changing engine oil, use lubricants which have both the SAE designation and the MS Service Classification printed on the container. High quality, well refined engine oils usually have both classifications on the containers. Choice of brands should include the reputation of the refiner and marketer. Use oils for anticipated temperatures as follows: Recommended Viscosity N o . Multi-Grade Options Above + 3 2 ° F . SAE 3 0 Above + 1 0 ° F . SAE 2 0 W Above — 1 0 ° F . SAE 1 0 W Below — 10°F. SAE SAE 2 0 W - 4 0 SAE 1 0 W - 3 0 SAE 2 0 W - 4 0 SAE 1 0 W - 3 0 SAE 1 0 W - 3 0 SAE 5W-20 SAE 5W-20 5W CAPACITIES 5 qJs Engine O i l (Add 1 qt. when replacing filter or element) Cooling System 1 6 qts. (Add 1 qt. for heater) Rear Axle 3»/ pis Transmission (refill) 21 pts. Torque Flite Power Flite (D e Soto only) 2 2 pts. 2Va pts. Manual (De Soto only) 2 60x1348 LUBRICATION CHART PSF Power Steering Reservoir (Check Level) 2,000 Miles Generator O i l Cup 2,000 Miles EO Change Engine O i l 2,000 Miles Distributor O i l C u p 2,000 Miles. Wick under Rotor 10,000 Miles HTF Master Cylinder Fluid (Check Level) 2,000 Miles EO Engine Ventilation Outlet A i r Cleaner 2,000 Miles Change Engine O i l Filter 4 , 0 0 0 Miles Distributor C a m 10,000 Miles Clean Carburetor Air Cleaner 6,000 Miles Install N e w Fuel Filter 2 3 , 0 0 0 Miles Install N e w Carburetor A i r Cleaner Element 15,000 Miles CL Upper Ball Joints (2) 2,000 Miles CL Lower Ball Joints (2) 2,000 Miles CL Tie Rod Ball Ends (4) 2,000 Miles AA Automatic Transmission Maintenance 10,000 Miles Automatic Transmission (Check Fluid Level) 2,000 Miles UJ2 Universal J o i n t s — D i s a s s e m b l e — C l e a n . 2 1 , 0 0 0 Miles Engine Ventilation Inlet A i r Cleaner 2,000 Miles MP Rear A x l e (Check Level) 2,000 M i l e s . SGL Rear A x l e (Check Level) (Sure Grip) 2 , 0 0 0 Miles, Manifold Heat Control V a l v e 2,000 Miles Part N o . 1879318 MoPar Manifold Heat Control V a l v e Solvent Front Wheel Bearings — R e m o v e — C l e a n —Repack 10,000 Miles (Drain a n d Refill) 2 1 , 0 0 0 Miles P A R T S R E Q U I R I N G N O LUBRICATION Rubber bushings (Drain a n d Refill) 2 1 , 0 0 0 Miles Oilite bearings Rear springs, bolts a n d shackles Starter bearings Carburetor air cleaner R E C O M M E N D E D TIRE PRESSURES (COLD) ALL MODELS Front Rear 24 24 Carburetor linkage Accelerator pedal linkage Steering gear arm pivot Gearshift a n d automatic transmission drive selector linkage NOTE: Cold tire pressures are listed above. Normal driving will cause a pressure build up of 2 to 3 pounds; fast driving 4 to 6 pounds. Never reduce (bleed) built-up pressure in tires since under-inflation will result when tires coo/ off. For sustained high speed driving, add 5 pounds pressure over the normal starting (cold) pressure. Brake pedal a n d linkage Idler arm pivots Upper a n d lower control arm bushings Fan belt idler pulley Water pump Rear w h e e l bearings ENGINE OIL R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S When adding or changing engine oil, use lubricants which have both the SAE designation and the MS Service Classification printed on the container. High quality, well refined engine oils usually have both classifications on the containers. Choice of brands should include the reputation of the refiner and marketer. K E Y T O LUBRICANTS PDO Automatic Trans. Fluid Type Suffix "A" Anti-Freeze Air Pressure Check Condition of Chassis Lubricant Distributor Cam Lubricant Engine Oil High Temperature Brake Fluid Speedometer C a b l e Lubricant Lubriplate Multi-Purpose G e a r Lubricant Penetrating Dripless Oil PSF P o w e r Steering Fluid RR Rust Resistor Manifold Heat Control Valve Solvent Sure Grip Lubricant Stainless Stick Lubricant Universal Joint Lubricant Wheel Bearing Lubricant—Medium AA AF AP C CL DCL EO HTF MCL ML MP S SGL SL UJ2 WB "A" Use oils for anticipated temperatures as follows: Recommended Viscosity No. IMPERIAL Above + 3 2 ° F . SAE 3 0 Above + 1 0 ° F . SAE 2 0 W Above — 1 0 ° F . SAE 1 0 W B e l o w — 10°F. SAE 5W Multi-Grade Options SAE SAE SAE SAE SAE SAE SAE 20W-40 10W-30 20W-40 10W-30 10W-30 5W-20 5W-20 CAPACITIES 5 qts. Engine O i l (Add 1 qt. when replacing filter or element) Cooling System 1 6 qts. (Add 1 qt. for heater) Rear Axle 3Vi pts. Transmission (refill) Torque Flite 21 pts. 60x1370