1964 Imperial Factory Service Manual

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Section 01 Accessories, (Radios, Heaters, Mirrors)
Accelerator Linkage Adjustment AM-FM Radio Antenna Trimmer Adjustment Auto Pilot Calibration Auto Pilot Drive Mechanism Automatic Operation Clock Removal and Installation Control Cable Adjustment Electric Antenna Electrical Tests Fader Control Foot Switch for Search Tuning Heater Blower Heater Core Heater Vacuum Actuator Instrument Panel Selector Control Interference Elimination Lubrication Manual Antenna Motor and Drive or Mast Assembly Push Buttons Radio Radio Speaker Radio Speaker Reverberator Rear Window Defroster Speed Warning Operation Tests--Auto Pilot Tests--Radio Vent Deflector Ventilator Door Adjustment Wiring Diagrams

Section 02 Front Suspension
Front Suspension Alignent Front Suspension Height Adjustment Lower Ball Joints Lower Control Arm and Shaft Lower Control Arm Strut Preparation for Measuring Front End Alignment Service Diagnosis Specifications Sway Bar Tool List Torque Reference Torsion Bars Upper Ball Joints Upper Control Arm

Section 03 Rear Axle
Axle Drive Shafts Axle Drive Shafts End Play Differential Carrier Assembly--Installation Differential Carrier Assembly--Removal Differential Case Assembly Differential Case Assembly--Installation Drive Gear and Pinion Backlash Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Pinion Bearig Cup Pinion Bearing Preload--Depth of Mesh Pinion Bearing Preload and Pinion Setting Rear Axle Housing--Welding Service Diagnosis Special Tools Specifications Sure Grip Differential--Identification Sure Grip Differential--Removal and Installation Torque Reference

Section 05 Brakes
Bleeding the Brake System Booster Brake--Removal (Bendix) Booster Brake--Removal (Imperial Only)(Bendix) Booster Brake--Removal (Midland Ross) Brake Drum--Removal Brake Shoe--Installation Brake Shoe--Removal Brake Support Plate Grinding Recommendations Master Cylinder Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Cable (Front) Parking Brake Cable (Rear) Remote Power Brake--Removal Service Brake Adjustment Service Diagnosis special Tools Specifications Test for Fluid Contamination Testing Automatic Adjuster Operation Torque Reference Wheel Cylinders Wheel Stud Tightening

Section 06 Clutch
Clutch Adjustment Clutch Housing Alignment Clutch Installation Clutch Pedal Free Play Cutch Release Service Diagnosis Special Tools Specifications Torque Shaft and Bearings Torque Reference Transmission Main Driver Pinion Pilot Bushing

Section 07 Cooling System
Belt Deflection Method Engine Water Temperature Gauge Fluid Fan Drive Pressure Testing the Cooling System Proper Belt Tension (Accessory Belt Driver) Radiator Radiator Hoses Radiator Pressure Cap Reverse Flushing the Cooling System Service Diagnosis Special Tools Specifications (Accessory Belt Drivers) Specifications (Cooling) Testing the Radiator Cap Thermostat Torque Method Torque Reference Transmission Oil Cooler Water Pump

Section 08 Electrical
Adjusting the Headlamps Adjusting Horns Aiming the Headlamps Alternator Bench Test Alternator Removal Alternator Testing Armature Testing--Direct Drive Armature Testing--Reduction Gear Type Assembly Wiper Motor Battery Charging Battery Inspection Body Wiring--Imperial Body Wiring--(Except Town and Country Chrysler) Body Wiring--(Town and Country Chrysler) Breaker Arm Spring Tension Test Brushes and Springs--Direct Drive Brushes and Springs--Reduction Gear Type Circuit Breaker Contact Points Installation Control Switch Coupling--Motor to Gear Housing Dual Headlamps Directional Indicator Switch--Chrysler Directional Indicator Switch--Imperial Disassembly of Wiper Links Distributor Advance Distributor Point Dwell Distributor Removal Distributor Resistance Test Drive Unit and SolendoidAssembly Dual Breaker Points Dwell Variation Electric Drive Switch Electric Window Lifts-Chrysler Electric Window Lifts, Power Vent, Door Locks and Cigar Lighter--Imperial End Pay Adjustment Engine Compartment Wiring--Chrysler Engine Compartment Wiring--Imperial Field Coil Testing--Direct Drive Field Coil Testing--Reduction Gear Type Flexible Cables Front Seat Assembly and Adjuster Fuel Level Indicating System Fuse Block Gravity Test Headlamp Sealed-Beam Replacement High Rate Discharge Test Horizontal Drive Mechanism Idle RPM Test Ignition Coil Inspecting Wiper Motor Instrument Cluster Bulbs Instrument Cluster--Chrysler Instrument Cluster--Imperial Instrument Panel Wiring--Chrysler Instrument Cluster--Imperial Motor--Electric Windows Oil pressure Gauge--Imperial Oil Presure Warning Lamp--Chrysler Operation--Electric Deck Lid Operation--Six Way Power Seats Parking Spring Lubrication--Variable Speed Power Seat Wiring Rectifiers Testing Replacing Wiper Pivot Seat and Cushion Assembly Seat Track an Rails Assembly Seat Motor--Six Way Power Seats Secondary Circuit Inspection Service Diagnosis--Alternator Service Diagnosis--Battery Service Diagnosis--Directional Indicators Service Diagnosis--Electric Door Locks Service Diagnosis--Electric Windows Service Diagnosis--Four Way Power Seats Service Diagnosis--Headlamps Service Diagnosis--Horns Service Diagnosis--Ignition Service Diagnosis--Instruments Service Diagnosis--Six Way Power Seats Service Diagnosis--Starting Motor Service Diagnosis--Windshield Wipers Slave Unit Slip Rings Replacement Solenoid Spark Plugs Specifications--Alternator Specifications--Battery Specifications--Starting Motor Switches--Chrysler Switches--Imperial Switch Title Lighting--Imperial Starter Clutch Unit Starting Motor Assembly Starting Motor Bench Test Starting Motor Circuit Tests Starting Motor Removal (Direct Drive) Starting Motor Removal (Reduction Gear Type) Starting Motor Testing Tail Gate Window Lift Switch Wiring--Chrysler Test--Electric Deck Lid Testing Headlamp Aim Temperature Indicating System Testing Horns Verical Drive Mechanism Voltage Limiter Voltage Tests

Section 09 Engine
Camshaft Camshaft Bearings Connecting Rods Connecting Rod Bearings Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Crankshaft Main Bearings Crankshaft Main Journals Crankshaft Ventilator Valve Cylinder Block Cylinder Heads Distributor Drive Shaft Bushing Engine Assembly--Assembly Engine Assembly--Removal Engine Oil Pan Front Engine Mounts Hydraulic Tappets Main Bearings Measuring Main Bearing Clearance Mechanical Tappets Oil Filter Replacement Oil Pump Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly in Cylinder Block Rear Engine Mounts Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal Rocker Arms and Shaft Service Diagnosis Special Tools Specifications Timing Chain Case Cover Oil Seal Replacement Timing Sprocket and Chain Torque Reference Tune-Up Valves and Valve Springs Valve Timing--Except Fire Power 390 Valve Timeing--VC-2 Fire Power 390

Section 11 Exhaust System
Exhaust Manifold Exhaust, Mufflers and Tail Pipes Intake Manifold Manifold Heat Control Valve Manifold Heat Control Valve Replacement Service Diagnosis Torque Reference

Section 13 Frame
Body to Frame Alignment (Chrysler) Frame Alignment (Imperial) Frame Alignment Measurement (Chrysler) Frame Alignment Measurement (Imperial) Frame Replacement (Chrysler) Gauge Alignment Adapter Chart

Section 14 Fuel System (Pump, Carburetor, Tank)
Automatic Choke (Well Type)--AFB Automatic Choke (Well Type)--BBD Automatic Choke (Well Type)--WWC3 Carburetor Adjustments--AFB Carburetor Adjustments--BBD Carburetor Adjustments--Firepower 390 Carburetor Adjustments--WWC3 Closed Crankcase Vent System--AFB Closed Crankcase Vent System--BBD Disassembling the Carburetor--AFB Disassembling the Carburetor--AFB Firepower 390 Disassembling the Carburetor--BBD Disassembling the Carburetor--WWC3 Fuel Pump Operatons Fuel Tank Removal Inspection and Reassembly--AFB Inspection and Reassembly--BBD Inspection and Reassembly--Firepower 390 Inspection and Reassembly--WWC3 Intake Manifolds Service Diagnosis Testing the Fuel Pump Throttle Linkage--AFB Throttle Linkage--BBD Throttle Linkage--Firepower 390

Section 16 Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints
Ball and Trunnion Universal Joint (VC-1, VC-2, VC-3) Center Bearing (VY-1) Center Bearing Height (VY-1) Cross and Roller Universal Joint (VC-1, VC-2, VC-3) Propeller Shaft (VC-1, VC-2, VC-3) Propellar Shaft (VY-1) Propeller Shaft Angularity (VC-1, VC-2, VC-3) Propeller Shaft Angularity (VY-1) Service Diagnosis Special Tools Specifications Torque Reference Universal Joint (VY-1)

Section 17 Springs and Shock Absorbers
Front Shock Absorber and/or Bushing Measuring Rear Spring Height Rear Shock Absorber Replacement Rear Springs Rear Spring Front Pivot Bushing Replacement Rear Spring Interliners Service Diagnosis Specifications Testing and Bleeding the Shock Absorger Tool List Torque Reference

Section 19 Steering (Power, Pumps, and Linkage)
Adjustment of Roller Tooth and Worm Belt Adjustmet Final Test, Adjustments and Specifications Fluid Level Gear Shaft Adjustment Gear Shaft Oil Seal Replacement Power Steering Gear--Removal Power Steering Pump--Removal Power Train--Assembly Power Train--Disassembly Pressure Test Pump Flow Test Service Diagnosis--Manual Steering Service Diagnosis--Power Steering Service Diagnosis--Power Steering Pump Specifications Steering Column--Removal Steering Gear Alignment--Manual Steering Gear Assembly--Power Steering Gear Installation (Chrysler)--Power Steering Gear Installation (Imperial) Steering Removal--Manual Steering Knuckles--Removal Steering Linkage--Removal

Section 21 Transmission (Torque Converter)
3-Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission Gearshift Assembly--Removal Gearshift Linkage Adjusment Rear Oil Seal Special Tools Specifications Torque Reference Transmission--Assembly Transmission--Disassembly Transmission--Installation in the Vehicle Transmission--Removal from the Vehicle 4 Forward Speed Manual Transmission Rear Oil Seal Shift Linkage--Adjustment Special Tools Specifications Transmission--Assembly Transmission--Disassembly Transmission--Installation in the Vehicle Transmission--Removal Service Diagnosis Manual Transmission TorqueFlite Transmission (Torque Converter) Accumulator Piston and Spring Air Pressure Tests Aluminum Thread Repair Back-up Lamp Switch Replacement Band Adjustments Clutch Engagement and Band Application Chart Console Gearshift Unit Extension Housing Extension Housing Bearing and Oil Seal Flushing the Torque Converter Front Clutch Front Oil Pump and Reaction Shaft Support Front Pump Oil Seal Gearshift and Parking Lock Controls Gearshift Control Cable (Transmission End) Governor Governor and Support Hydraulic Control Pressure Adjustments Hydraulic Control Pressure Tests Hydraulic Control System Installation of Sub-Assemblies Kickdown Servo and Band Low-Reverse Servo and Band Lubrication Mainenance Adjustments and test Neutral Starting Switch Neutral Starting Switch Overruning Clutch Output Shaft Oil Seal Operating Instructions Parking Lock Cable (Transmission End) Parking Lock Components Parking Sprag and Lever Planetary Gear Assemblies, Sun Gear and Driving Shell Push Button and Console Shift Lamp Replacement Rear Clutch Rear oil Pump Rear Oil Pump Recondition Sub-Assemblies Removal of Sub-Assemblies Sevice Diagnosis Specifications Special Tools Speedometer Pinion Servicing Operations with Transmission in Vehicle Starter Ring Gear Replacement Throttle Linkage Ajustment Torque Reference Transmission and Converter Removal and Installation Valve Body Assembly Valve Body Assembly and Acumulator Piston

Section 22 Wheels, Bearing and Tires
Care of Tires Dismounting and Mounting Tires Front Wheel Bearings Measuring Wheel and Tire Runout Repairing Leaks Service Diagnosis Specifications Tire Rotations Tire Wear Patterns Tool List Wheel Balance

Section 23 Body and Sheet Metal
Part 1 Body Ajustments Maintenance Care and Cleaning of the Top Cleaning Interior Upholstery Paint Finish Care (All Models) Rear Window (Convertible Coupe) Part 2--Body Adjustments Aligning Doors (All Models) Aligning the Hood Centering Deck Lid in Opening Deck Lid Alignment Final Door Striker Plate Adjustment Fitting the Front Door Flush with Adjacent Panels Front Door Vent Wing and Door Glass Adjstment (Hardtop Models) Chrylsers Hood Hood Hinge Moving the Door Forward or Back (Front Door) Quarter Glass Adjustment (Chrysler) Quarter Glass Adjustment (Imperial) Rear Door Adjustments Rear Door Glass Adjustment (Hardtop) Chrysler Rear Door Glass Adjustment (Hardtop) Imperial To Raise or Lower Door (Front Doors) Vent Wing Frame and Door Glass Adjustment Part 3--Body Sealing Deck Lid Lock Cylinder and Bezel Door Openings Exterior Moulding Attaching Floor Pan Leakage Gasoline Resistant Sealer General Seam Sealing Material Housing--Fuel Filler Leagage at Deck Lid Luggage Comparment Sealing Rear Quarter Panel Rear Window Roof Water and Dust Leakage Areas Weatherstrip Adhesive Windshield Rubber Cement Part 4--Minor Body Servicing Convertible Windshield Glass Custom Positioned Six-Way Manual Front Seat Adjustment Deck Lid Deck Lid Hinges Deflector (Chrysler Models) Deflector (Imperial) Door and Quarter Panel Trim Panels Removal Door and Quarter Panel Trim Replacement Door Inside Hardware and Trim (Manual Door Locks) Door Hinges (All Models) Door Lock and Remote Control Assemblies Door Opening Weatherseal Electric Window Regulator Switch Removal Exterior Mouldings Fender Front and Rear Door Window Regulator Front Door Front Door Glass Front Door Glass (Four Door Sedan) Chrysler Front Door Vent Wing Front Seat Grille (Chrysler Models) Grille (Imperial Models) Headlining Lock Cylinder Outside Door Handle and Key Cylinder Quarter Glass (Convertible and Hardtop) Radiator Core Support Rear Deck Lid (Convertible) Rear Deck Lid Hinges and Locks--Removal, Installation Alignment Rear Door (All Models) Rear Door Glass (Four Door Hardtop and Town and Country) Rear Door Glass (Four Door Sedan) Rear Seat Rear Seat Back Rear Widow Glass Windshield Glass (All Models) Part 5--Major Body Servicing Application Paint Refinishing Preparation Refinishing Removing Old Finish Replacement of Body Panels Sub-Assemblies (All Models) Part 6--Convertible Maintenance Body Alignement--Imperial Only Care and Cleaning of Top Correcting Top Header Water Leaks Correcting Top Well Water Leaks Correcting Wrinkles in Back Light Fluid Level in Reservoir Front Hinge Adjustment Front Top Bow Adjustment Main Control Prop Link Bracket Adjustment Operating the Convertible Coupe Top Power Guide Link Adjustment Rear Bow Tension Cables Rear Hinge Adjustment Rear Window Convertible Coupe Roof Side Rail Alignment Roof Side Rail Weatherstrip Adjustment Servicing the Top Folding Mechanism Testing the Top Control Switch Testing Wires Between Control Switch and Pump Motor Top Adjustments Top Headers Top Header Adjustment Top Shifts to One Side Top Will Not Raise or Lower Vent Frame Leak at Top Edge Part 7--Town and Country Folding Third Seat Power Windows (Vent Wing, Door, Quarter Glass an Tail Gate) Quarter Glass Tail Gate Tail Gate Glass Tail Gate Glass Tail Gate Glass Run Channel Tail Gate Glass Run Channel Leakage Tail Gate Glass Sealing Tail Gate Weatherstrip Tail Lamp Part 8--Service Diagnosis Convertible Coupe Top Manual Door Locks and Linkage Vacuum Door Locks

Section 24 Air Conditioning
AntiFreeze Recommendations Blower and Distribution Duct Charging the System Compression Drive Belt Adjustment Compressor Removal Crankshaft and Ball Bearing Crankshaft Bearing Housing and Gas Seal Cylinder Head and Valve Plate Assembly Discharge the System Electrical Controls and Circuits EPR Valve Evacuate the System Evaporator Assembly--Removal Expansion Valve Gauge Set Manifold Heater Core Magnetic Clutch Oil Pump Operation Piston and Connecting Rod Preliminary Test, Inspection and Adjustments Radiator Pressure Cap Requirements Receiver, Drier, Strainer--Replace Refrigerant Service Safety Precautions Service Diagnosis Servicing the Compressor Specifications Sweep-Test Charge Test Precautions Test 1--Test System Pressure Test 2--Refrigerant Level Test 3--Testing the System for Leaks Test 4--Correcting Low Refrigerant Level Test 5--Performance Test Test 6--Evaporator Pressure Regulator Valve Test Test 7--Compression Capacitor Test Test 8--Expansion Valve Test Testing Electromagnet Current Draw Testing the System for Leaks Torque Reference Vacuum Control System Ajustments and Tests

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