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Steering, Suspension, Axle, Tires, Brakes

Steering:

Type Recirculating Ball (Power assist optional)
20.5-23.5:1 (Manual) 19.8 (Power) 2 Dr. 19.1 (Power) 4 Dr.
Turning Circle
(Curb-To-Curb) 17.3 ft (5.3 m) 2-Door Hardtop
20.3 ft (6.2 m) 4-Door Wagon

Alignment, Front Wheel (Unloaded):
2-Door Hardtop

Caster 1~ +/- 45'

Camber 1~ +/- 45'
Toe-In 0.16 +/- 0.16 in. (4 +/- 4 mm)

Wagon

Caster 1~05' +/- 45'

Camber 1~ +/- 45'
Toe-In 0.16 +/- 0.16 in. (4 +/- 4 mm)
Suspension:

Front Solid axle, leaf spring, double acting
shock absorber, stabilizer bar, soft ride spring
Rear Solid axle, leaf spring, double acting
shock absorber, soft ride spring


Axle, Front and Rear

Type Hypoid Gear
Differential Ratio 3.700 Manual Transmission

Ring Gear Size 9.5 in. (241.00 mm)
Lubricant Capacity 2.6 qt (2.5 liter)


Tires:

Size, Ply and Type H78-15, Bias Ply
Wheel Size 5.5JJX15 2-Door HT
6JJX15 Wagon


Brakes:

Type Dual circuit, disc/drum
Front Floating Caliper Disc
Rear Leading and trailing shoe, self-
adjusting
Parking Brake Mechanically operated on rear wheels
Disc Diameter, Overall 11.8 in. (300.8 mm)
Rear Drum Diameter 11.6 in. (295.0 mm)