CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
BODY AND SHEET METAL—15
bar, however, has been installed, coat roller
sleeve with Lubriplate.
To remove torsion bar for replacement, re-
fer to Figures 32 and 34, and proceed as fol-
lows:
Support deck lid with suitable prop, disen-
gage bars from adjusting slots, using Tool C-
3449,
as shown in Figure 35.
CAUTION
Use extreme care when removing bars as ten-
sion will cause them to "unwind" suddenly.
Slide bars out of center support bracket and
slide bar in opposite direction to disengage
roller from hinge. Disengage rod from support
bracket, and remove. To install torsion bars,
refer to Figures 32 and 34 and proceed as
follows:
Slide bar into position in same manner as
when removing. Lubricate roller sleeves with
Lubriplate, slide on end of bars. Engage bars
with center support, engage slot in Tool C-
3449,
with bar, and force bar end into adjust-
ing slot in support bracket. Install other side
in like manner. It may be necessary to have
some one hold the roller sleeve in place, using
a short length of wood during installation. Re-
move prop and check lid for operation. If nec-
essary, adjust as described previously. After
adjustment has been made, tap ends of bars
with hammer to be sure they are fully en-
gaged in adjusting slots.
a. Removing and Installing the Deck Lid
Adjustment of deck lid is obtained by loosen-
ing bolts and shifting lid from side to side or
front to rear. It is often possible, however, to
properly fit deck lid by adjusting striker plate,
latch or both. Should it become necessary to
remove deck lid for replacement or repair, re-
fer to Figure 32, and proceed as follows:
Raise deck lid and remove one of two bolts
in each hinge that attach lid to hinge arm.
(Leave remaining two bolts finger loose).
Brace deck lid in such a manner so as to hold
lid in position while removing last two bolts.
(This will keep lid from sliding down and
damaging rear deck). Remove last two bolts
and lift deck lid up and away from rear of car.
When installing deck lid, observe same pre-
caution. Lift lid and slide down into position,
install attaching
bolts.
Do not tighten, just snug
down. Lower lid and check fit. If necessary,
adjust lid, check adjustment of latch and strik-
er plate.
b.
Removing and Installing Deck Lid Hinges
The deck lid hinge upper mounting flange is
fastened to deck lid by two bolts at each hinge.
The bolt holes are slotted and slightly oversize
to permit fore-and-aft and lateral adjustment
of deck lid.
Should it become necessary to remove and
install either of rear deck lid hinges, for re-
pair to complete replacement, refer to Figures
33 and 34 and proceed as follows: Raise deck
lid and brace lid on corner where hinge is to
be removed. Remove torsion bar from side on
which hinge is to be removed. (Remove torsion
bar as described previously.)
Remove bolts that hold deck lid to hinge arm.
Remove three bolts that hold hinge pivot plate
on support bracket. Disengage hinge from
bracket and remove from rear compartment.
To install hinge, slide hinge into position in
trunk compartment, install bolts. Do not tight-
en , just snug down. Install bolts that hold hinge
to deck lid. Do not tighten, just snug down.
Remove prop and lower lid to check fit. Make
necessary adjustments to center lid in opening.
Also,
check adjustment of latch and striker
plate. After adjustments have been made prop
lid open and install torsion bar.
c. Rear Deck Lid Adjustments
The deck lid hinges, lock and striker plate are
Fig.
36—Adjusting Striker Plate (Rear Deck)
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