1966- Dodge Dart Coronet Service & Repair Manual

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0 2 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION LICENSE DATA The following method of numbering vehicles and The starting vehicle number will be as follows: Dart Models Dart Series LL41A62-100001 Coronet Models Coronet Series W E21 661-1OOOO1 their engines will be used on the 1966 models. VEHICLE NUMBERS AH vehicle numbers contain 13 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells the make of car (1st digit), model of car (2nd digit), body style (3rd and 4th digit), engine displacement (5th digit), model year (6th digit), assembly plant (7th digit) and vehicle serial number (last six digits). VEHICLE NUMBER LOCATION The vehicle number (serial number) is located on a plate which is attached to the left front door hinge pillar post. 1st Digit 2nd Digit 3rd & 4th Digit 5th Digit 6th Digit 7th Digit CAR MAKE MODEL BODY STYLE ENGINE IDENT. YEAR ASSEMBLY PLANT L-Dart E-Economy 21-2 Door Sedan A-170 Cu. In. 1966 1-Lynch Road 2-Hamtramck L-Low 23-2 Door Hardtop 6-225 ” ’I W-Coronet H-High 27-Convertible c-373 ” ’’ >Jefferson P-Premium 41-4 Door Sedan D-318 ” ” 4-6elvidere K-Po I ice 43-4 Door Sedan E-361 ” ” 5-Los Angeles T-Taxi 45-6 Pass. Sta. Wgn. F-383 ‘‘ ’’ &Newark 46-9 Pass. Sta. Wgn. H-426 ” ” 7-St. Louis %Windsor DISPLACEMENT INCLUDES SOME SPECIAL AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT TO AGREE WITH CAR ORDERED BODY NUMBER LOCATION The body number is stamped on a plate which is attached to the left front fender shield and will show trim code, paint code, body type and schedule date. D CODE CODE NUMBER NUMBER NK1175 All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. The service tools referred to in this Manual are available through the Kelsey-Hayes Company, Miller Special Tools 17640 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48227, U.S.A. unless otherwise specified. MyMopar.com

0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 3 FACTORY CONTACT The following outline of the proper procedure to use in obtaining assistance or advice on any matter ap- plying to Service will insure your inquiries receiving prompt attention and handling. Make certain those mem- bers of your organization who might have the occasion to contact either your Regional Office or the Factory, are thoroughly familiar with this procedure. All matters pertraining in any way to Warranty Repair Orders, or of a technical nature, should be handled by you direct with your Regional Service Office. When in doubt as to the proper procedure to follow in the handling of a claim or complaint, prompt results can be obtained through a letter, telegram or phone call to your Regional Service Office-making certain to include all necessary information. If the aid of a Service Representative is necessary, the Regional Office will arrange for his contact as promptly as circumstances permit. Letters or telegrams to the Regional Service Office, should be confined to one subject only and should include the following information: Car Serial Number Owner’s Name Date of Sale Mileage Complete description of difficulty, corrective action taken, your recommendations as to what should be Include Paint and Trim Code Number where finish, upholstery, body or sheet metal is involved, and estimate done and the reason for so doing. of net cost of repairs. DODGE DIVISION With the exception of orders for parts or parts literature, all requests for Service literature such as Service Bulletins, Service Manuals, Owner Manuals. Time Schedules, W.R.O.’s or other Service literature, should be addressed to: (Letters) Chrysler Corporation Dodge Division Service Department P.O. Box 1259 Detroit, Michigan 48231 (Telegrams) Dodge Division Attention, (Name of person to whom sent) wux Detroit, Michigan (Phone) 827-6100 Area Code 313 NOTE: Please make certain to include the Code WUX on all telegrams to the Dodge Division as this insures delivery direct to our Teleprint Room thus eliminating delay. MASTER TECHNICIANS SERVICE CONFERENCE All correspondence concerning enrollment in the M.T.S.C. Program, changes in enrollment records (the adding of personnel), issuance of awards, status of enrolled personnel, orders for additional material, the re- turn of questionaires, or any other matters relating to this program should be addressed to: Master Technician Service Conference Chrysler Corporation Training Center Service Development and Training Office P.O. Box 2119 Detroit, Michigan 48231 (Phone) JEfferson 9s3000 Area Code 313 PARTS DIVISION When parts and accessories are not immediately available from your local source of supply and to insure for fastest delivery, please follow the ”IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION” as outlined in the ”MASTER PARTS PRICE LIST” published by the Parts Division of Chrysler Motors Corporation. MyMopar.com

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0 GROUP 0 LUBRICATIONAND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS Page Page ALTERNATOR ......................... 10 ENGINE OIL FILTER ................... 12 BATTERY ............................ 10 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION .... 15 g FREQUENCY OF OIL CHANGES .......... 12 During Break-In ...................... 12 BRAKES ............................. BODY MAINTENANCE Severe Operating Conditions ........... 12 Deck Lid Hinge ...................... 24 Taxi and Police Operation ............. 12 FUEL FILTER ........................... 18 Window Regulators ................. 24 HEADLIGHTS ......................... 11 Deck Lid Latch ...................... 24 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS .............. Door Hinges ......................... 23 21 1 Door Locks, Remote Controls. . ................... Door Striker Plates 23 HOISTING ............................ 6 Door Striker Rotor .................... 23 Hood Hinges ........................ 23 HOOD LOCK ........................... 22 . Lock Cylinders ....................... 22 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ............ 9 Tail Gate Torsion Bar and Hinges ....... 24 MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVE ....... 16 12 Throttle Linkage 25 ..................... MATERIALS ADDED TO ENGINE OILS ..... CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM .......... 9 Oil Bath Type ........................ 17 Paper Element Type .................. 17 PARTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICATION .... 28 .. CARBURETOR CHOKE SHAFT ..... PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS ...... 18 CERTIFIED CAR CARE .................. 5 Cross and Roller Type ................. 18 Standard and Sure Grip ............... 7 Trailer Towing Service ................ 8 Steering Linkage Ball Joints ........... SPEEDOMETER CABLE ................. 22 Engineoil ........................... 6 STEERING GEAR ...................... 19 Gear Lubricants Manual ............................. 19 ...................... 6 Power Steering ....................... 19 Greases ............................. 6 CHASSIS LUBRICATION REAR AXLE Front Suspension Ball Joints .......... 7 7 CLASS I FlCATlON 0 F LUBRICANTS CLUTCH LINKAGE Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve. Release Fork and Fork Pivot ................. Clutch Torque Shaft Bearings .......... COOLING SYSTEM ..................... 10 10 10 SUMMARY OF LUBRICATION AND MA1 NTEN ANC E S E RVlC ES ............. TIRES ................................ TRANSMISSION Automatic ........................... Trailer Towing Service and Hard Usage . . 5 22 20 21 CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM ..... 12 TRANSMISSION Carburetor Air Cleaner ................ 15 Column-Mounted Transmission Gearshift Controls .......................... 20 Cleaner Air Package .................. 13 Gearshift Mechanism 20 Closed Ventilation System 15 Sewicing Procedures ................. 13 Manual Four-Speed 20 Standard Systems .................... 13 Manual Three Speed 19 DISTRIBUTOR ......................... 11 Trailer Towing Service ................ 20 ENGINE OIL-SELECTION OF ........... 11 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES ........... 11 Floor- M o u nted Manual Transmission ............. ............... .................. .................. MyMopar.com

0-2 0 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART PSF cc S HL or MP MML EO Oil Filler Pipe Breather Cop (1)-Wash in kerosene and reoil with SAE 30 engine oii every 6 months. Engine Coolant-Check level and/or anti- NORMAL SERVICE freeze every 2 months. Battery-Check level every 2 months. EO Floor-Mounted Manual Transmission Gear- ' shift Controls-If operation becomes difficult, apply a few drops of light engine oil to the mechanism from under the vehicle. TIRE PRESSURES (PSI) (COLD) Models Front Rear Dart-All models except Station Wagons 24 24 Dart-Station Wagons 24 28 Coronet-All models except Station Wagons 24 24 Coronet-Station Wagons 24 28 Above pressures for Average Rated load. See "Tires", Group 22, for tire sizes and additional pressure recommendations. KEY TO LUBRICANTS Part No.' Fluid, AQ-ATF, Suffix "A" 1843314 AA Automatic Transmission AMG Automotive Multi-Purpose (2) Grease-NLGI-Grade 2 CC Carburetor Cleaner 1643273 DCL Cam Lubricant 1473595 EO Engine Oil HL Hypoid Lubricant 2585317 HTf High Temperature Brake Fluid 2421352 MML Multi-Mileage Lubricant 2515035 MP Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant PSF Power Steering Fluid 2084329 f Manifold Heat Control Valve Solvent 187931 8 UJ (0) Universal Joint Grease, NLGI-Grade 0 SOL Sure-Grip Lubricant 258531 8 'See Alternate Speciflcations In Individual Paragraphs. Power Steering Reservoir-Check level every 6 months. Add fluid, if necessary, to restore to prescribed level. Viscosity Chart below: Carburetor Fuel Filter-Replace e 24,000 miles or every 2 years, whiche occurs first. SAE 1OW-30 Where temperatures are consistently Engine Oil Dipstick-When refueling, ch or above 32°F. Carburetor Air Cleaner-Paper element t -Clean element every 6 months and rep1 every 2 years. Oil Bath Type-Check sedim level every second oil change. Clean and with SAE 1OW-30 engine oil once a year. Carburetor Choke Shaft-Apply solvent t each end of shaft, where it enters air every 6 months. Manifold Heat Control Valve-Apply solven SAE 30 Where temperatures are consistently to each end of valve shaft every 6 months. Manual Steering Gear-Check level eve AE 1OW Where temperatures range between 6 months. Add lubricant, if necessary, to cov worm gear. Column-Mounted Manual Transmissio Gearshift Controls-If noisy or shifting effort Brake Master Cylinder-Check level ever 6 months. If below '/4 inch from top of beservoir, add fluid to restore level. Front Suspension Ball Joints-Inspect seals and joints every 6 months, or whenever car is serviced for any other reason. Replace damaged seals or joints. Relubricate every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Steering Linkage Ball Joints-Inspect seals and joints every 6 months, or whenever car is serviced for any other reason. Replace damaged seals or joints. Relubricate every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. MML Clutch Torque Shaft Bearings-Inspect for or wear and relubricate every 3 years or 36,000 AMG (2) miles, whichever occurs first. MML Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve, Release or Fork and Fork Pivot-If effort required to AMG (2) depress pedal is excessive or linkage is lubricate contact surfaces. AA Manual Transmission-Check fluid leve EO Engine Oil-Drain and refill every 3 months or 4,000 miles, whichever occurs first. See Multigrodes engine oil level. SAE 2OW-40 SAE 1OW-30 Suitable for year long operation in many parts of the US.; may be used where temperatures occasionally drop as low as Recommended where minimum temperatures are consistently below + 1 O'F. - 10°F. SAE 5W-20 Single Grades above 32 'F. +32"F. and - 10°F. or AMG (2) is objectionable, lubricate contact surfaces. HTF MML MML / or MP every 6 months. If below bottom of filler hole, add fluid to restore level. 4 Position for lift adapter A Prepacked bearing Cooling system drain DART AND CORONET 6-Cy[. Models NN673 Distributor Cam and Rubbing Block-When servicing breaker contacts, apply thin film of lubricant to cam and block surfaces. Distributor Rotor Felt Wick- When servicing breaker contacts, apply 2 or 3 drops light engine oil to wick under rotor. Distributor Oil Cup-Apply 5 to 10 drops light engine ail to cup every 6 months. Engine Oil Filter-Replace every second oil change. Crankcase Ventilation System (1)-Inspect system and service every 6 months. Automatic Transmission-Check fluid level every 6 months. Add fluid, i f necessary, to restore to prescribed level. Engine Tune-Up-Evaluate engine performance every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first, and tune, if necessary. Front Brake Assemblies and Wheel Bear- ings-Inspect brake linings for wear and wheel bearings for lubricant every 18 months or 18,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Also, lubricate pedal bushings. Universal Joints-Inspect seals for external leakage or damage every 6 months. Dis- assemble and relubricate only if leakage is noted. Rear Axle and Sure Grip-Check fluid level every 6 months. Add prescribed fluid, if necessary, to restore to proper level. Body Mechanisms-See Body Maintenance Section. (1 ) See "Crankcase Ventilation System Servicing." CAPACITIES Engine Oil. ...................... .4 qts. Dart (I 70 Cu. In. Engine). ........ 12 qts. Dart (225 Cu. In. Engine). ........ 13 qts.* Coronet. ..................... .I3 qts.*' Dart. ........................ .2 pts. Coronet exc. Station Wagon. ..... .2 pts. Coronet Station Wagon. ......... .4 pts. TorqueFlite. ................... .16 pts. 3-Speed. .................. .6.5 pts. Dart.. ....................... I8 gals. Coronet. .................... .19 gals. *w/Trl. Tow or A/C and CAP. ..... .14 qts. **w/A/C or HD Rad.. ............ .14 qts. (Add 1 qt. when replacing filter) Cooling System (Add 1 qt. for heater) Rear Axle Transmission Manual Fuel Tank (See "Fuel" Section for proper cap application and fuel tank venting.) Fig. 1 -Lubrication Charts (Dart and Coronet &Cylinder Models) MyMopar.com

0 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0-3 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART PSF EO EO SAE SAE SAE SAE SAE SAE HL or MP Power Steering Reservoir-Check level every 6 months. Add fluid, i f necessary, to restore to prescribed level. Battery-Check level every 2 months. \ NORMAL SERVICE I // Oil Filler Pipe Breather Cap (l)-Wash in / kerosene and reoil with SAE 30 engine oil every 6 months. Engine Oil-Drain and refill every 3 months or 4,000 miles, whichever occurs first. See Viscosity Chart below: Multigrades 1OW-30 Where temperotures are consistently or above 32°F. 2OW-40 1OW-30 Suitoble for year long operation in mony parts of the U.S.; moy be used where temperotures occasionally drop os low os -10°F. 5W-20 Recommended where minimum temperotures ore below f 1 O'F. Single Grades IA Ah 30 Where temperatures are consistently 1OW Where temperatures range below Manual Steering Gear-Check level every 6 months. Add lubricant, if necessary, to cover worm oear. above 32°F. +32"F. and - 10°F. \\\ MP hole, odd lubricont to restore to prescribed IPVPI AA MML Column-Mounted Manual Transmission or Gearshift Controls-If noisy or shifting effort AMG (2) is objectionoble, lubricate contoct surfaces. HTF Brake Master Cylinder-Check level every 6 months. Add fluid, if necessary, to restore level to within 'h inch from top of reservoir. Front Suspension Ball Joints-Inspect seols and joints every 6 months, or whenever cor is serviced for any other reason. Replace damaged ioints and seols. Relubricate every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Steering Linkage Boll Joints-Inspect seals and joints every 6 months, or whenever cor is AMG (2) Front Brake Assemblies and Wheel Bear- serviced for ony other reoson. Replace MML ings-Inspect broke linings for wear and damaged seals and joints. Relubricate every wheel beorings for lubricant every 18 months or 18.000 miles, whichever occurs first. Also, 3 yeors or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. MML Clutch Torque Shaft Bearings-Inspect for lubricate pedal bushings. UJ Universal Joints-Inspect seals for extern6 or wear ond relubricote every 3 yeors or 36,000 (0) leokoge or damage, every 6 months. Dis- AMG (2) miles, whichever occurs first. assemble and relubricote only if leakage is MML Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve, Release noted. or Fork and Fork Pivot-If effort required to AMG (2) depress pedal is excessive or linkage is noisy, Rear Axle and Sure-Grip-Check level every 6 months. Add prescribed fluid, if necessary, EO Floor-Mounted Manual Transmission MP/SGL to restore to proper level. Body Mechanisms-See Body Maintenance Section. MML MML HL or lubricate contact surfacer. GearshiH Controls-If operation becomes difficult, apply o few drops of light engine oil to the mechanism from under the vehicle. AA Manual Tronsmission-Check fluid level Or everv 6 months. If below bottom of filler (1 ) See "Cronkcose Ventilation System Servicing." Models Front Rear Dart-All models except Station Wagons, . . 24 Coronet-All models except Station Wogons. .24 Coronet-Stotion Wagons. ............. 24 Dort-Station Wagons. ................ 24 Above pressures for Averoge Rated Load. See "Tires," Group 22, for tire sizes and additional pressure recommendations. Engine Coolant-Check level and/or onti- freeze every 2 months. Engine Oil Dipstick-When refueling, check engine oil level. Carburetor Fuel Filter-Replace every 24,000 miles, or every 2 yeors, whichever occurs first. Carburetor Air Cleaner-Paper Element Type-Clean element every 6 months and replace every 2 years. Oil Both Type-Check sediment level every second oil change. Clean and reoil with SAE 1OW-30 engine oil once a yeor. Carburetor Choke Shaft-Apply solvent to each end of shaft, where it enters oir horn, every 6 months. Manifold Heat Control Valve-Apply solvent to each end of volve shaft every 6 months. Crankcase Ventilation System (1) (With Silenced Air Cleaner)-Inspect system and service every 6 months. Cronkcasa Ventilation System (1) (With Non-Silenced Air Cleaner)-Inspect system ond service at every oil change. Engine Oil Filter-Replace every second oil change. Automatic Transmission-Check fluid level every 6 months. Add fluid, i f necessory. to restore to prescribed level. Distributor Cam and Rubbing Block-When servicing breaker contacts, clean and opply thin film of lubricant to corn and block surfaces. Distributor Rotor Felt Wick-When servicing breaker contacts, opply 2 or 3 drops light engine oil to wick under rotor. Distributor Oil Cup-Apply 5 to 10 drops light engine oil to cup every 6 months. Engine Tune-Up-Evaluate engine perform- once every 12 months or 12,000 miles whichever occurs first, and tune, if necessory. CAPACITIES ngine Oil (Add 1 qt. when replacing filter) 4 qts. :ooling System 273 Cu. In. Engine. . . . . 18 qts.' 3 18 Cu. In. Engine. . ......... .2 1 qts.*' 361, 383 Cu. In. Engines. ....... 17 qts.**a Coronet .................... . 4 pts Dart. .................. 16 pts. Eng.). ............... 18.5 pts. 3-Speed.. ..................... .6 pts. Dart.. .................... .8 pts. Coronet., .................. 9 pts. Dart. ...................... .I8 gols Coronet All except Sta. Wog.. .... .25 gals Coronet Station Wogon ....... .22 gals *Coronet w/Trl. Tow.. .......... .19 qtr **w/Trl. Tow. or A/C.. .......... 22 qts *"*w/Trl. Tow., A/C CAP or HD Rod.. . .I8 qts Fig. 2-Lubric (Add 1 qt. for heoterl fear Axle 'ronsmission TorqueFlite Dart, ..................... . 2 pts. Coronet (273 Cu. In. Engine), . . , Coronet (318, 361, 383 Cu. In. . . 16 pts. Manual 4-Speed uel Tank (See "Fuel" Section for proper cop applicotioi and fuel tank venting.) Position for lift adapter A Prepacked bearing Cooling system drain DART AND CORONET KEY TO LUBRICANTS Part No.* Fluid, AQ-ATF, Suffix "A" 1843314 AA Automatic Transmission AMG Automotive Multi-Purpose (2) Grease-NLGI-Grade 2 1643273 CC carburetor Cleaner DCL Cam Lubricant 1473595 EO Engine Oil HL Hypoid Lubricant 2585317 HTF High Temperature Brake Fluid 2421352 MML Multi-Mileage Lubricant 2525035 MP Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant PSF Power Steering Fluid 2084329 S Manifold Heat Control Valve Solvent 187931 8 8-C$. Models NN674 SOL Sure-Grip Lubricant 2585318 *See Alternate Speciflcations In Individual lion Charts (Dart and Coronet V-8 Models) MyMopar.com

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