Dodge Viper SRT-10 (ZB). Manual — part 6

• Coat unpainted surfaces in engine compartment

with Mopar

t General Purpose Lube MP-50, or equiv-

alent, to prevent corrosion.

• Fog engine combustion chambers and valve

train with light lubricating oil, such as engine top oil.
Fogging the engine helps prevent cylinder corrosion.

(1) Pour 120 ml (4 oz.) of engine oil in a open con-

tainer.

(2) Disconnect PCV hose from one valve cover.
(3) Start engine and hold idle at 1200 rpm.
(4) Immerse PCV hose into container of top oil

using a piece of short hose.

(5) When exhaust starts to smoke, turn Off igni-

tion switch.

(6) Connect PCV hose to valve cover.
(7) Do not start engine again until vehicle is

returned to use.

FUEL SYSTEM PREPARATION

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or

longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents.

Fill the fuel tank to capacity to prevent condensa-

tion from forming inside fuel tank.

BRAKE SYSTEM PREPARATION

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or

longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.

• Do not apply parking brake during long term

storage.

• Inspect brake fluid reservoir for proper level, fill

if necessary.

• Do not contaminate braking discs with anticor-

rosion material of any kind.

REAR AXLE PREPARATION

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or

longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.

Turn rear wheel spindles several rotations once a

month to circulate fluid through the differential. Cir-
culating the differential fluid prevents corrosion from
forming on components that are above the fluid level.

WHEELS AND TIRES PREPARATION

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or

longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.

Remove the wheels from the vehicle. Inflate the

tires to the maximum pressure indicated on the tire
side wall. Store the wheels stacked and covered with
a tarp on a wooden pallet to prevent flat spots from
forming in road contact patch areas.

INTERIOR TRIM PREPARATION

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or

longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.

• Empty and wash ash receiver.

• Remove any articles from interior of vehicle that

can emit odors.

• Vacuum clean carpeted areas in passenger com-

partment and trunk.

• In humid regions, suspend a desiccant bag from

the rear view mirror to absorb the moisture from the
air inside of the vehicle.

• Clean leather upholstery with Mopart Total

Clean, or equivalent, and allow to dry overnight
before closing vehicle.

• If desired, dress the vinyl and leather interior

components with Mopar

t Leather and Vinyl Protec-

tor, or equivalent. For deep cleaning and restoring
oils to leather upholstery, use a leather balm that is
available at most leather goods retailers.

BODY PREPARATION

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

On a vehicle that is to be stored for 90 days or

longer the following procedures are recommended to
minimize environmental effects on mechanical com-
ponents and painted or upholstered surfaces.

• Touch up or repair all chips and scratches in

painted surfaces to avoid contaminating body sub-
strate with wax or corrosion of metal components.

• Wash and wax exterior of vehicle and apply

Mopar

t Leather/Vinyl Protector, or equivalent, to

exterior rubber and vinyl components.

• If vehicle is stored indoors, cover with a flannel

car cover to protect the finish.

• If the vehicle is stored outdoors, cover with a

ventilated weatherproof car cover with a soft lining.

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VEHICLE STORAGE (Continued)

RETURNING VEHICLE FROM LONG TERM
STORAGE

For short term storage refer to Owner’s Man-

ual.

• Inspect braking discs, light oxidation on stop-

ping surface is acceptable and should diminish as
vehicle is driven. If heavy corrosion and pitting is
apparent the braking discs would require service
before wheels are installed. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING), for proper procedures.

• Install wheels at the same locations from which

they were removed. Each wheel hub is marked to
indicate proper location.

• Wash preservative oils from engine compartment

and undercarriage of vehicle.

• Install fully charged battery. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-

TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTAL-
LATION).

• Perform all time related periodic maintenance

described in the maintenance schedules.

• If used, remove desiccant bag from interior of

vehicle.

• Clean vehicle as necessary.
It is possible for the clutch disc to adhere to the

engine flywheel. The transmission will not go into
gear if this condition exists. To correct this condition,
lift the rear wheels off the ground and support the
vehicle on safety stands. Start the engine with the
transmission in fourth gear and hold engine speed at
1200 rpm. Depress clutch and apply the brakes to
stop rear wheels. If this procedure is not effective.
(Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MAN-
UAL - DESCRIPTION).

• Start engine and verify that oil pressure, gener-

ator charging rate and engine coolant temperature
are in the normal operating range. Inspect engine
and drive line for fluid leaks and abnormal noises,
correct any defects that are apparent.

• Pump brake pedal several times to verify proper

operation.

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VEHICLE STORAGE (Continued)

SUSPENSION

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SUSPENSION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION

. . . . 1

FRONT SUSPENSION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

REAR SUSPENSION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SUSPENSION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

CAUTION: Only frame contact hoisting equipment
can be used on this vehicle due to the vehicle hav-
ing a fully independent front and rear suspension.
The vehicle can not be hoisted using equipment
designed to lift a vehicle by the rear axle. If this
type of hoisting equipment is used, damage to rear
suspension components will occur.

CAUTION: Use care when removing the suspension
components from this vehicle. The suspension
components are not to be removed from the vehicle
by striking them with a hammer or heating them.

CAUTION: When handling suspension components
of this vehicle during service procedures, do not
drop them. Parts which are dropped during servic-
ing of the vehicle, must be inspected for damage or
cracks before being installed on the vehicle.

CAUTION: All components and fasteners of the
front and rear suspension system are designed to
prevent galvanic corrosion. When servicing the sus-
pension, always use the special coated bolts, ball
joints and corrosion gaskets. Refer to the Mopar
Parts Catalog for the required replacement parts
and fasteners used on this vehicle.

CAUTION: All fastener torque values of the suspen-
sion system are critical. The torque values shown

in the text and torque charts should be used when
tightening the suspension system fasteners.

CAUTION: On the front suspension of this vehicle,
there are no jounce stops other than the ones
located in the shock assemblies. For that reason, in
the event that a shock assembly or its mounts
break causing the suspension to go into full jounce
(upward travel) without the assistance of the jounce
bumper to limit travel, the upper and lower ball
joints on that side of the vehicle must be inspected.
They must be inspected because in such a situa-
tion, the ball joints absorb the force and can be
damaged. Contact between the ball joint stud and
housing can normally be detected by nicks, chips,
dents or cracks appearing on the stud or housing.
If any sign of contact is evident, the ball joint or
control arm must be replaced.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION

Periodic lubrication of the suspension system is

required. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for schedules.

The following lubrication points on the suspension

system must be lubricated periodically (Fig. 1).

Front Suspension:
• Upper control arm ball joint

• Lower control arm ball joint
Rear Suspension:
• Upper control arm ball joint

• Lower control arm ball joint
Lubricate each point until a slight swelling is

noticed in the seal boot. Do not overfill the seal boots.

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