Section A · Pages 1–12 (12 pages)

Vehicle Identification and General Information

From the 1976 AMC Gremlin, Hornet and Matador Technical Service Manual

Opens with the section index and describes the 1976 AMC lineup: Gremlin, Hornet and Matador models with their engines and transmissions. It decodes the thirteen-digit vehicle identification number, safety sticker, unit body plate, body, model and trim numbers and paint codes, then covers keys and locks, general dimensions, torque specifications, Torx-head fasteners and metric and decimal charts.

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What this section covers

  • Model lineup and engine options
  • VIN decoding chart
  • Unit body identification plate and paint codes
  • Keys and locks
  • General dimensions by model
  • Standard torque specifications
  • Metric and decimal equivalents
Year
1976
Make
AMC
Models
Gremlin 40 Series, Hornet 01 Series, Matador 10-80 Series
Pages
612

What’s inside

Service manual

  1. AVehicle Identification and General Informationpp. 1–12
  2. BMaintenancepp. 13–20
  3. 1ASix-Cylinder Enginepp. 21–56
  4. 1BV-8 Enginepp. 57–96
  5. 3Electricalpp. 97–231
  6. 4Fuel and Carburetionpp. 232–280
  7. 4AEmission Controls and Exhaust Systemspp. 281–321
  8. 5Clutchpp. 322–331
  9. 6Manual Transmission and Overdrivepp. 332–383
  10. 8Brakes and Wheelspp. 384–422
  11. 9Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 423–453
  12. 10Steeringpp. 454–528
  13. 11Suspensionpp. 529–545
  14. 12AHeater and Weather Eyepp. 546–554
  15. 12BAir Conditioningpp. 555–597
  16. 13Bodies, Panels, Fenders, Hoods and Bumperspp. 598–612