1973 Imperial Service Technical Manual

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Section 02 Front Suspension
General Information Isolated Fron Crossmember Lower Ball Joints Lower Control Arm and Shaft Lower Control Arm Strut Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Specifications Steering Knuckles Steering Linkages Sway Bar Tightening Reference Torsion Bars Torsion Bars Rubber Isolator Upper Ball Joints Upper Control Arm Wheel Alignment

Section 03 Rear Axle
Rear Axle Alignment Checing Procedure Rear Axle Assembly 8-1/4 in Ring Gear Axle Shafts and Bearings Assembly and Installation Removal and Disassembly Differential Bearing Preload and Drive Gear Backlash Differential Reconditioning Assembly and Installation Cleaning and INspection Removal and Dissassembly Gear Tooth Contact Pattern General Information Lubrication Rear Axle Assembly Installation Removal Remobal and Replacement of Drive Pinion Flange and Oil Seal in Vehicle Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Specifications Tightening Regerenece Tool Identification Pictures Rear Axle Assembly 8-3/4 Inch Ring Gear Axle Shafts and Bearings Assembly Dissassembly Installation Removal Axle Shaft End Play Differential and Carrier Installation Removal Differential Case Drive Gear and Pinion Backlash Gear Tooth Contact Pattern General Information Lubrication Pinion Bearing Cup Installation Pinion Bearing Preload and Pinion Setting Using Tool C758-D5 Pinion Bearing Preload and Pinion Setting Without Using Tool C758-D5 Rear Axle Housing Installation Removal Removal and Replacement of Drive Pinion Flange and Oil Seal in Cehicle Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Specifications Tightening Reference Tool Identification Pictures Welding Rear Axle Housing Rear Axle Assembly 7-1/4 Inch Ring Gear Axle Shafts and Bearings Assembly and Installation Remvoal and Dissassembly Differential Bearing Preload and Drive Gear Backlash Differential Reconditioning Assembly and Installation Cleaning and Inspection Removal and Dissassembly Gear Tooth Contact Pattern General Information Lubrication Rear Axle Assembly Installation Removal Removal and Replacement of Drive Pinion Flange and Oil Seal in Vehicle Service Diagnosis Service Procdeures Specifications Tightening Reference Rear Axle Assembly SureGrip Differential General Information Lubriaction Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Sure-grip Differential Assembly Cleaning and Inspection Identification Installation Noise Removal Testing Rear Axle Noise Diagnosis

Section 05 Brakes
Brake Euiptment Application Disc Brakes--Floating Caliper Assembling Caliper Bleeding Disc Brake Brake Hose and Tubing Brake Shoe Installation Brake Shoe Removal Cleaning and Inspection Checking Braking Disc for Run Out and Thickness Disassembling Caliper Disc Brake Service Precautions General Information Installing Brake Disc and Hub Installing Caliper Metering Proportioning Valves Refinishing (Refacing)Braking Disc Removing Braking Disc and Hub Removing Caliper from Vehicle Routine Maintenance--30,000 Miles Service Diagnosis Specifications Disk Brakes--Sliding Caliper Assembling Caliper Bleeding Disc Bake Brake Hose and Tubing Brake Shoe Installation Brake Shoe Removal Cleaning and Inspection Checking Braking Disc for Run-Out and Thickness Disassembling Caliper Disc Brake Service Precautions General Information Installing Brake Disc and Hub Installing Caliper Proportionaing Valves Refinishing (Refacing) Braking Disc Removing Braking Disc and Hub Removing Caliper from Vehicle Routince Maintenance--30,000 Miles Service Diagnosis Specifications Drum Brakes Brake Drum Installation Front Brake Drums Rear Brake Drums Brake Drum Removal Front Brake Drums Rear Brake Drums Brake Shoe Installation Front Brake Shoes Rear Brake Shoes Brake Shoe Removal Front Brake Shoes Rear Brake Shoes Cleaning and Inspection General Information Grinding and Refacing Recommendations Service Diagnosis Hydraulic System Control valves Bleeding Vehicles with Metering Valves Brake Warning Switch (Drum Brakes) Combination Brake Warning/Metering Valve Brake Warning Switch Unit Checking Metering Valve Unit Metering Valve Unit Testing Brake Warning Switch Unit Combination Brake Warning/Metering Proportioning Valve Proportioning Valve Unit Testing Proportioning Valve Unit Combination Brake Warning/Proportioning Valve Brake Warning Switch Unit Proportioning Valve Unit Testing Brake Warning Switch Unit Testing Proportioning Valve Unit Master Cylinders Bleeding Master Cylinder Cleaning and Inspection Disassembling Master Cylinder General Information Installing Master Cylinder Master Cylinder Identification Chart Master Cylinder Removal Reassembling Master Cylinder Testing Master Cylinder Parking Brakes Adjusting Parking Brakes General INforation Installing Front Parking Brake Cable Installing Rear Parkign Brake Cable Removing Front Parking Brake Cable Removing Rear Parking Brake Cable Service Diagnosis Power Brakes General INformation Pedal Linkage Application Power Brake Vacuum Hose Power Brakes Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Service Adjustments Adjusting Service Brakes Bleeding Brake System Brake Hose and Tubing Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment Test For Fluid Contamination Testing Application Adjusters Wheel Stud Nut Tightening Service Diagnosis Sure Brake Component Removal and Installation Front Wheel Pressure Modulators Front Wheel Speed Sensor Logic Controller Rear Modulator Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Disabling Sure Brake Sstem Diagnosis Testing Test 1 Warning Light Test Test 2 Basic Brake Test Test 3 ElectricalCircuit Checks Test 4 Road Test Test 5 Modulator Switch Test Test 6 Speed Sensor Output Check Test 7 Modulator Function Test Test 8 Air Valve Leakage Test Test 9 False Firing Cycling Test Exercise Cycle General Information Logic Controller Operation Pressure Modulators Speed Sensors Warning System Tightening Reference Wheel Cylinders Assembling Wheel Cylinders Diasassembling Wheel Cylinders General Information Installing Brake Supports Installing Wheel Cylinders Removing Brake Supports Removing Wheel Cylinders

Section 06 Clutch
Clutch Housing Alignment Clutch Pedal Free Play Clutch Release Bearing Clutch Release Fork Cutch Servicing Pilot Bushing Crankshaft to Transission Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Specifications Steam Cleaning Precautions Tightening References Torque Shaft and Bearings

Section 07 Cooling System
Accessory Belt Drives Belt Tension Specifications ConversionCart Coolant Reserver System Engine Water Temperature Gauge Fan Fluid Fan Drive General Information Pressure Testing Cooling System Pressure Testing Radiator Caps Radiator Radiator Hoses Radiator Pressure Caps Reverse Flushing Cooling System Service Diagnosis Secial Service Tools Specifications Teperature Operated Vacuum By Pass Valve Thermal Control Drive Thermostats Thermostat Removal and Installation Tightening Reference Torque Control Drive Transmission Oil Cooler Water Pump

Section 08 Electrical
Alternator and Voltage Regulator Assembling the Alternator Bench Tests Disassembling the Alternator General Information Output Tests Rectifier Testing Regulator testing Replacing Slip Rings Service Diagnosis Specifications Voltage Regulator Battery Adjustment of Acid Gravity Battery Visual Inspection Charging the Battery High Rate Discharge Test of Battery Capacity Specifications Specific Gravity Test Horns Adjusting General Information Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Testing Ignition System Ignition System 6 cylinder Ignition System 8 cylinder Service Diagnosis Spark Plugs Testing Ignition System Instrument Panels General INformation Imperial Service Diagnosis Test in Vehicle Test Out of Vehicle Radio Antennas Antenna Trimming Fader Control Front Speaker Interference Elimination Radio Replacement Rear Speakers Service Diagnosis Stereo Speakers Specifications Alternator Battery Bulbs Circuit Breakers Distributors Fuses Starting Motor Voltage Regulator Speed Control General Information Installation Removal Service Diagnosis Test and Adjustment Starter (Reduction Gear) Amperage Draw Test Assembling the Starter Brushes and Springs Replacement Bushings Replacement Cleaning the Starter Parts Disassembling the Starter Field Coils Replaceent General Information Ground Circuit Test Insulated Circuit Test Installing the Starter Removing the Starter Resistance Test Service Diagnosis Servicing the Starter Clutch Unit Specifications Testing the Starter (Bench Test) Testing Armature Testing Field Coils for Ground Turn Signals and Hazard Warning Flasher General Information Hazard Warning Flasher Service Diagnosis Turn Signal Windshield Wiper and Washers System End Play Adjustment Gear and Park Switch Replacement Three Speed General Information Linkage Lubrication Medium Speed resistor Service--Chrysler and Imperial Motor Installation Motor Removal Motor Repairs--Two Speed Motor Testing Panel Switch Tests Park Switch Test--Three Speed Pivot Replacement Service Diagnosis Serice Parts List Testing Armature--Two Speed Voltage Testing--Three Speed Voltage Testing--Two Speed Windshield Washers Wiper Arm Adjustment Wiring Diagrams

Section 09 Engine
400 and 440 Cubic Inch Engines Camshaft Camshaft Bearings Connecting Rods Connecting Rod Bearings Crankshaft Identification Crankshaft Main Bearings Crankcase Ventilation System Cylinder Block Cylinder Heads Distributor Drive Shaft Bushing Engine Mounts Hydraulic Tappets Main Bearings Clearance Oil Filter Oil Pan Oil Pump Piston, Pins, and Rings Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal Removal and Installation Repair of Damaged or Worn Threads Rocker Arms and Shaft Assemblies Special Service Tools Specifications Tightening Reference Timing Chain Case Cover and Oil Seal Tune-Up Valves and Valve Springs Valve Timing

Section 11 Exhaust System
Carburetor Air Hearter Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Exhaust Manifold (318-340-360) Exhaust Manifold (400-440) Exhaust Pipes, Mufflers and Tailpipes General Information Intake and Exhaust Manifold (Six Cylinder) Intake Manifold (318-340-460) Intake Manifold (400-440) Manifold Heat Control Valve 6 cylinder Manifold Heat Control Valve 8 cylinder Quiet Car Package Service Diagnosis Tightening Reference

Section 14 Fuel System (Pump, Carburetor, Tank)
BBD Carburetor (1-1/4 Inch) Accelerator Pump and Bowl Vent Checking Float Setting Carburetor Adjustments Choke Vacuume Kick Choke Unloader (Wide Open Kick) Dashpot Adjustment Disassembling Carburetor Fast Idle Cam Position Fast Idle Speed (On Vehicle) Idle Speed Adujstment Inspection and Reassembly Service Procedures Special Service Tools Specifications Electric Assist Choke System Choke Control Switch Test Choke Heating Element Test Fuel Pumps Fuel Vapor Separator General Information Service Diagnosis Specifications Testing Fuel Pump (On Vehicle) Fuel Tanks and Evaporation Control System Fuel Tank Capacities General Infomation Installing Fuel Tank Installing Fuel Tank (Station Wagon) Overfil Limiting Valve Pressure Vacuum Filler Cap Removing Fuel Tank Removing Fuel Tank (Station Wagon) Special Service Tools Holley Model 1920 Carburetor Accelerator Pump and Bowl Vent Carburetor Adjustments Choke Vacuum Kick Dashpot Setting Disassembling Carburetor Fast Idle Cam Position Fast Idle Speed (on Vehicle) General Information Idle Speed Adjustment Inspection and Reassembly Measuring Float Setting Service Procedures Special Service Tools Specifications Holley Model 2210 Carburetor Accelerator Pump Bowl Vent Carburetor Adjustments Choke Unloader (Wide Open Kick) Cleaning Carburetor Parts Disassembling Carburetor Fast Idle Speed (On Vehicle) Fast Idle Speed and Cam Position General Information Idle Speed Inspection and Reassembly Measuring Float Setting Service Procedure Special Service Tools Specifications Servicing the Carburetor Service Diagnosis Thermo-Qhad Carburetor Accelerator Pup Stroke Bowl Vent Carburetor Adjustments Choke Control Lever Adjustment (offor On Vehicle) Choke Diaphragm Connector Rod Choke Unloader Adjustment (Wide Open Kick) Disassembling Carburetor Fast Idle Cam and Linkage Fast Curb Idle Speed Solenoid Adjustment General Information Inspection and Reassembly Secondary Air Valve Opening Secondary Air Valve Spring Tension Secondary Throttle Linkage Secondary Throttle Lockout Servicing Carburetor Service Procedures Special Service Tools Specifications Vacuum Kick Adjustment (off or On Vehicle) Throttle Linkage

Section 16 Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints
Constant Velocity Universal Joint Assembly Centering Socket Yoke Assembly Cleaning and Inspection Dissassembly Installation Removal Cross and Roller Universal Joints Assembly Cleaning and inspection Disassembly General Information Propellar Shaft Installation Front Joint Installation Rear Joint Removal Front Joint Removal Rear Joint Propellar Shaft Angularity Front Univeral Joint Angle Rear Universal Jiont Angle Service Diagnosis Specifications Tightening Reference

Section 17 Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear Springs Shock Absorbers Specifications Tightening Referenece

Section 19 Steering (Power, Pumps, and Linkage)
Manual Steering Gear Adjustments Gear Installation Gear Reconditioning Rear Removal General INformation Sector Shaft Oil Seal Replaceent Service Diagnosis Specifications Tightening Reference Tool Identification Power Steering Gear General Information Service Diagnosis Service in Vehicle Sector Shaft Adjustment Sector Shaft Oil Seal Replacement Valve Body Recondition Service Out of Vehicle Tests and Adjustinments Gear Reconditioning Gear Insallation Rear Removal Specifications Tightenings Reference Tool Identification Worm Shaft Oil Seal Replacement Power Steering Pumps Flow Control Valve .94 Model Flow Control Valve 1.06 Model General Information Inspections Oil Seal Replacement .94 Model Oil Seal Replacement 1.06 Model Pump Installation Pump Removal recondition .94 Model Reconditionsing 1.06 Model Service Diagnosis Service Procedures Specifications Tightening References Tool Identifiation Steering Columns Standard Steering Column Column Inspections Disassembly Floor Shift Colun Installation Reasembly Removal Steering Column (Tilt Wheel) Disassembly Inspection Reassembly Steering Column (Tilt-A-Scope) General Information Reassembly Steering Column Disassembly Insection Steering Wheel Installation Removal Tightening Reference Tool Identification

Section 21 Transmission (Torque Converter)
General Information Hydraulic Control System Operation INstaructions Band Adjustment Gearshift Linage Adjustments Hydraulic Control Pressure Adjustments Lubrication Throttle Rod Adjustments Service Diagnosis and Tests Charts Clutch and Servo Air Pressure Tests Converter Stall Test Fluid Leakage Hydraulic Control Pressure Tests Service In Vehicle Aluminum Thread Repair Extension Housig Bushing and Output Shaft Bearing Extension Housing Yoke Seal Governor and Parking Gear Manual Lever Shaft Seal Neutral Starting and Back-Up Switch Parking Lock Comonents Speedometer Pinion Gear Valve Body and Accumulator Piston Installation Valve Body and Accumulator Piston removal Valve Body Disassebly (A-904) Valve Body Disassembly (A-727 and A-904-LA) Valve Body Reassembly (A-904) Valve Body Reassembly (A-722 and A-904-LA) Service Out of Vehicle Assembly--Sub Assebmly Installation Disassembly--Sub-Assembly Removal Installation--Transmission, Converter and Drive Plate Pump Oil Seal Recondition Sub-Asseblies Front Clutch--A-904 Front Clutch--A-727 Kickdown Servo and Band Low Reverse Servo and Band Oil Pump and Reaction Shaft Support--A904 Oil Pump and Reaction Shaft Support--A-727 Overrunning Clutch Planetary Gear Train--A-904 Planetary Gear Train--A-727 Rear Clutch--A-904 Rear Clutch--A-727 Removal--Transmision and Converter Service Tools Specifications Starter Ring Gear Tightening Reference Torqe Converter Flushing

Section 22 Wheels, Bearing and Tires
Bearings (Front Wheels) Adjustment Cleaning and Inspection Installation (Without Disc Brakes) Installation (With Disc Brakes) Lubrication Removal (Without Disc Brakes) Removal (With Disc Brakes) General Information Service Procedures Specifications Tightening Reference Tires Care of Tires--Cleaning Inflation of Tires Radial Ply Tires Rotation of Tires Repairing Tire Leaks Tire Noise Compaints Tire Wear Patterns Tire Tread Wear Indicators Wide Tread 70 and 60 Series Tires Wheels Styled Wheels Tire--Wheel Balance Tire and Wheel Runout Wheel Covers

Section 24 Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Complete system Discharge and Recharge Charing the System Discharge the System Evacuate the System Gauge Set Manifold Installation Refigerant Service Removig Sweep Test Charge eplace Receiver Drier Sweep Test Charge Evaporator Heater Assembly Barracuda and Satellite Models Electrical Controls and Circuites Evaporator Removal and Installation Expansion Valve Removal and Installation General Information Heater Core Removal and Installation Inspection and test Procedures Operation of all Controls Vacuum Controls and Circuits Plymouth (Fury Models) and Chrysler and Imperial Blower Motor Removal and Installation Electrical Controls and Circuits Evaporator Removl and INstallation Expansion Valve Reoval and Installation Genearl Information Heater Core Removal and Installation Inspection and Test Procedures Linkage Adjustment Operation of all Controls Vacuum COntrols and Circuits Servicing the Compressor Compressor Magnetic Clutch Service Procedures AntiFrees Recommendations Compressor Driver Belt Adjustment Handling Tubing and Fittings Radiator Pressure Cap Vacuum Control System Adjustments and Tests Test Procedures Correcting Low Refigerant Level Expansion Valve and EPR Valve Test Front Unit Performance Test Over All Performance Test Reciever Drier Refrigerant Level Roof Unit Perfomance Test Test System Pressure Testing System for Leaks Auto Temp II Chrysler and Imperial General Information Major Components Operationg Controls Performance Tests Push Button Control Service Diagnosis Service Procedures and Component Tests System Test Procedure Tester Connections Vacuum Circuits Wiring Diagra Heaters General Information Service Diagnosis (All Models) Service Procedure Chrysler and Imperial Blower otor Removal and Installation Control Cable Adjustment Diassembly and Assembly Heater Removal and INstallation Rear Seat Heater Removal and Installation Upper Level Ventiation (Strato Vent) Satellite, Fury and Chrysler Models

Section 25 Emissions Control Systems
Air Injection System Air Inection Pump Removal Installation Check Valve (Air Injection Tube) Removal Installation Diverter Valve Removal Installation General Information Service DIgnosis Service Procedure Carburetors Engine Idle Adjstment Fuel Usage Genearl Information Crankcase Emissions Electric Assist Choke System Choke Control Switch Test Choke Heating Element Test Evaporation Control System Crancase Emission General Information Overfill Imiting Valve Pressure Vacuum Filler Cap Exhaust Gas Recirculation Egr Control Valve Service Floor Jet Exhaust Gas Recirculation General Information Ported Vacuum Control Service Diagnosis Service Procedure Teperature Control Vavle Venturi Vacuum Control Heated Inlet Air SystemDual Snorkel Air Cleaner Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner General Information Sensor Removal Installation Service Procedure Vacuum Diaphragm Removal Installation Ignition System Distributor Solenoid Electronic Ignition Orifice Spark Advance Control (OSAC) OSAC Valve Test Temperature Operated Vacuum by Pass Valve

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