CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
BODY
AND
SHEET METAI^-3
Section XIV
BODY, BODY WIRING
AND
SHEET METAL
BODY
1.
BODY MAINTENANCE
The following structural body features
are in-
corporated
in the 1958
Chrysler Model cars:
Heavier section center posts
for
added body
rigidity,
box
section construction roof rails,
windshield
and
rear window headings
to im-
part added strength
to
upper body superstruc-
ture.
Stiffness welded
to
underside
of
floor
pan
to minimize vibration.
A
metal-to-metal welded
lap joint
to
eliminate dust
and
water from
body. Diagonal braces behind
the
rear seats
with quarter panel welded
to
floor
pan
form-
ing
a box
section structure
to
increase body
rigidity.
The new
step-down sill construction,
life guard door latches
and
six-way power seat
adjustment contributes
to
body safety, comfort
WINDSHIELD WASHER
JET
SEAL
and serviceability.
See
Figures
1 and 2 for
basic body construction
of
these bodies.
Body bolt inspection and tightening should
be
performed regularly. All models
of
the Chrysler
and Imperial have 12 body bolts, except the con-
vertible which has
14.
If tightening bolts
and
screws located
on
such assemblies
as
deck
lid,
doors, hood,
rad-
iator support,
and
front
end
does
not
eliminate
squeak
or
rattles, the trouble
is
probably caused
by misalignment;
in
such cases, follow align-
ment
and
adjustment procedures.
Anti-squeak material slipping
out of
position
may also cause squeak
and
rattles. Relocating
and cementing material
in
position will elimi-
nate this difficulty.
MOULDING
UPPER HOOD LOCK SUPPORT
STRIKER
RETAINER
SPRING
LOCK STRIKER
NUT
CATCH SPRING
^ LEVER
SAFETY SPRING
BUMPER
BOLT
BRACE RADIATOR CROSS
BAR TO
YOKE
BRACE RADIATOR CROSS
BAR TO
DUST SHIELD
57x740A RADIATOR CROSS
BAR
WASHER
NUT
Fig.
3-Hood (Disassembled View) (Chrysler Models)
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