Section 1A · Pages 24–47 (24 pages)

Six Cylinder Engine (232–258 CID)

From the 1973 AMC Technical Service Manual

Service for the 232 and 258 cubic inch in-line six: engine codes, diagnosis guide, mounting and removal, lubrication circuit, oil filter and pump, PCV, cylinder head and valve train, hydraulic tappets, timing chain, camshaft, pistons, connecting rod and main bearings, crankshaft, specifications, torque values and engine tools.

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What this section covers

  • Engine identification codes
  • Engine removal and installation
  • Lubrication circuit, oil filter and oil pump
  • Cylinder head and valve reconditioning
  • Hydraulic valve tappets
  • Connecting rod and main bearing fitting
  • Specifications and torque chart
  • Engine tools
Year
1973
Make
AMC
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Hornet, Matador, Gremlin, Javelin, Ambassador (01, 10, 40, 70, 80 Series)
Publication
AMC-73-1001
Pages
488

What’s inside

General

  1. AVehicle Identification and General Informationpp. 1–9
  2. BProtective Maintenance and Lubricationpp. 10–23

Engine, fuel and drivetrain

  1. 1ASix Cylinder Engine (232–258 CID)pp. 24–47
  2. 1BV-8 Engine (304–360–401 CID)pp. 48–71
  3. 2Coolingpp. 72–81
  4. 3Electricalpp. 82–135
  5. 4Fuel, Carburetion and Exhaustpp. 136–167
  6. 4AEmission Controlpp. 168–193
  7. 5Clutchpp. 194–197
  8. 6Manual Transmissionspp. 198–213
  9. 7Torque-Command Transmissionspp. 214–251

Chassis

  1. 8Brakes and Wheelspp. 252–277
  2. 9Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 278–297
  3. 10Steeringpp. 298–329
  4. 11Suspensionpp. 330–339

Body and comfort

  1. 12AWeather Eye and Command Air Systempp. 340–347
  2. 12BAll Season Air Conditioningpp. 348–373
  3. 13Bodies, Panels and Subassembliespp. 374–383
  4. 14Doors, Rear Quarter Trim, Hardware and Glasspp. 384–411
  5. 15Electrically Operated Windowspp. 412–419
  6. 16Deck Cover, Liftgate, Tailgate and Travel Rackpp. 420–437
  7. 17Windshield, Rear Window and Windshield Wiperpp. 438–445
  8. 18Instrument Panel and Mounted Assembliespp. 446–451
  9. 19Seat Assemblies and Adjusterspp. 452–463
  10. 20Dome Light, Headlining, Vinyl Covered Roof and Exterior Decalspp. 464–469

Wiring

  1. 21Harness Routing and Wiring Diagramspp. 470–488

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