1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog

Description

1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog: Factory Illustration & Application Manual

The 1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog is the definitive factory parts reference issued by the Parts Sales and Service Division of Chrysler Motors Corporation. Covering all ‘K’ series passenger cars produced for the 1974 model year, this catalog combines the official Illustration Section (catalog number 81-690-1171, superseding 81-690-1138) and Application Section (catalog number 81-690-1170, superseding 81-690-1137). Whether executing an authentic concours restoration, sourcing difficult-to-find mechanical components, or reconstructing complex subassemblies, this 1974 Mopar passenger car parts catalog delivers comprehensive parts diagrams, original factory part numbers, component supersessions, and factory parts packages.

File Details & Publication Specifications

• Manual Type: Factory Loose-Leaf Parts Catalog (Illustration & Application Sections)
• Brand / Manufacturer: Chrysler Motors Corporation (Mopar Parts Division)
• Applicable Vehicle Series: 1974 ‘K’ Series Passenger Cars
• Publication Numbers: 81-690-1170 (Application Section) and 81-690-1171 (Illustration Section)
• Supersedes: 81-690-1137 and 81-690-1138
• Publication Date: November 1974
• Language: English
• Page Count: 1136 Pages
• File Format: Digital PDF

Vehicle Models Covered

This parts catalog details component applications across every passenger car line engineered and assembled by Chrysler Corporation for 1974, including compacts, specialty sports models, intermediates, full-size sedans, and luxury models:

• Plymouth Compacts (A-Body): Valiant, Duster, Duster 360, Valiant Scamp, Valiant Scamp Special, and Valiant Brougham (Models VL21, VL23, VL41, VH23, VH41, VS29, VP23, VP41).
• Dodge Compacts (A-Body): Dart, Dart Swinger, Dart Swinger Special, Dart Sport, Dart 360 Sport, Dart Custom, and Dart Special Edition (Models LL21, LL23, LL41, LH23, LH41, LM29, LP23, LP41).
• Specialty Performance (E-Body): Plymouth Barracuda, Cuda (Models BH23, BS23) and Dodge Challenger, Challenger Rallye (Model JH23).
• Plymouth Intermediates (B-Body): Satellite, Satellite Sebring, Satellite Sebring Plus, Satellite Custom, Satellite Regent Wagon, Road Runner, Satellite Police, and Satellite Taxi (Models RL21, RL41, RL45, RH23, RH45, RH46, RP23, RP45, RP46, RM21, RM23, RK41, RT41).
• Dodge Intermediates (B-Body): Coronet, Coronet Custom, Coronet Crestwood Wagon, Charger Coupe, Charger, Charger SE, Coronet Police, Coronet Taxi, and Dodge Taxi (Models WL21, WL41, WL45, WH23, WH41, WH45, WH46, WP29, WP45, WP46, WK41, WT41, WG41).
• Plymouth Full-Size (C-Body): Fury I, Fury II, Fury III, Fury Gran Coupe, Fury Gran Sedan, Suburban, Custom Suburban, Sport Suburban, Fury Police, and Fury Taxi (Models PL41, PM41, PH23, PH41, PH43, PH45, PH46, PP23, PP43, PP45, PP46, PK41, PK45, PT41).
• Dodge Full-Size (C-Body): Monaco, Monaco Custom, Monaco Brougham, Monaco Special, Monaco Police, and Monaco Taxi (Models DM41, DM45, DH23, DH41, DH43, DH45, DH46, DP23, DP45, DP46, DK41, DT41).
• Chrysler Full-Size (C-Body): Newport, Newport Custom, New Yorker, New Yorker Brougham, and Town and Country Wagon (Models CL23, CL41, CL43, CH23, CH41, CH43, CS23, CS41, CS43, CP45, CP46).
• Imperial Luxury (Y-Body): Imperial LeBaron 2-Door and 4-Door Hardtop (Models YM23, YM43).

Complete Catalog Sections & Group Breakdown

The 1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog is structured using Chrysler’s standard Part-Type-Code indexing system. The contents included within this publication cover:

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• Information Section (INF): Complete guidance on locating parts via the Part-Type-Code system; color-coded and combined left/right part numbers; 13-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) breakdown by car line, series, body style, engine displacement, and assembly plant; Body Code Plate decoding; Model Chart with sales codes and plant designations; engine identification numbers and pad locations for Slant 6, 318/360 A-engines, and 400/440 B/RB engines; manual and automatic transmission stamping codes; 10,000-day date correlation tables (1973–1974); and standard Chrysler automotive abbreviations.
• Parts Packages Section (PK): Detailed parts itemization for complete factory service packages across mechanical, electrical, and body systems, including defogger packages, luggage racks, radio speakers, tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, control arm shafts, differential ring and pinion sets, axle bearing repair packages, brake shoe and lining sets, master cylinder major overhaul packages, wheel cylinder repair kits, water pumps, starter brushes, engine upper and lower gasket packages, manifold heat control valves, oil pumps, leaf spring shackles, power steering gear seal kits, manual and automatic transmission overhaul kits, and in-dash/under-dash air conditioning basic packages.
• Police and Taxi Section (PT): Specialized severe-service and municipal fleet replacement components for R, W, P, and D 4-door sedans and station wagons, covering heavy-duty cooling hoses, taxi indicator wiring, switches, and manual front seat adjusters.
• Group 1 — Accessories: Heater and fresh air duct assemblies, defroster outlets, heater housing cores and seals, vacuum control actuators, water control valves, push-pull control cables, trailer hitches, towbars, color-matched floor carpet protectors, roof and deck lid luggage racks, AM/FM multiplex radios, instrument panel and rear shelf speakers, stereo fader controls, antenna masts, and emergency spotlights.
• Group 2 — Front Suspension: Steering knuckles (drum and disc brake applications), steering knuckle arms, inner and outer tie rod ends, tie rod sleeves, upper and lower control arms, control arm pivot bars, rubber bushings and retainers, upper and lower ball joint assemblies, strut rods and bushings, standard and heavy-duty torsion bars, adjusting swivels, and front shock absorbers.
• Group 3 — Rear Axle: Axle housings, vent tubes, differential carriers, carrier covers, side gears, drive pinions, thrust washers, differential pinion shafts, and complete matched gear and pinion sets across 7-1/4″, 8-1/4″, 8-3/4″, and 9-1/4″ axle assemblies in ratios including 2.45, 2.71, 2.76, 2.94, 3.21, 3.23, and 3.55 to 1 (standard and Sure-Grip); drive shafts, axle shafts, bearings, and oil seals.
• Group 4 — Parking Brake: Hand-operated parking brake levers, handles, hinges, and pull cables for Valiant and Dart; foot-operated parking brake pedal mechanisms for compact, intermediate, and full-size car lines; vacuum release cylinders, vacuum valves, and hose routing for Imperial and New Yorker Brougham; front, intermediate, and rear parking brake cables; cable guides, connectors, equalizer hooks, and internal rear drum parking brake struts and levers.
• Group 5 — Service Brake: Pin-type disc brake calipers, slider-type disc brake calipers, front wheel hubs and rotors, disc splash shields, brake pads, rear wheel disc brake assemblies and internal shoe mechanisms (Imperial), drum brake shoe and lining assemblies (9″, 10″, and 11″ configurations), self-adjusting cables, levers, pivot screws, wheel cylinders, dual master cylinders, power brake booster units and pedal linkage brackets, brake fluid distribution tees, combination metering and proportioning valves, brake lines, clips, and flexible hydraulic hoses.
• Group 6 — Clutch: Manual transmission clutch housings, dust inspection pans, housing-to-block struts, clutch driven discs (9-1/4″, 10″, 10-1/2″, and 11″ diameters), pressure plate assemblies, release bearings, bearing sleeves, release forks, pivot brackets, return springs, over-center assist springs, clutch pedals, pedal rods, torque shafts, frame pivot brackets, and starter safety interlock linkages.
• Group 7 — Cooling: Standard and heavy-duty radiator cooling fans, flexible and aluminum fan blades, viscous fan drive clutches, fan hub spacers, accessory drive belts, alternator and A/C idler pulleys, belt adjustment brackets, radiator assemblies (19″, 22″, 26″, and 28″ core widths), pressure filler caps, coolant recovery tanks, radiator yokes, grilles, exterior front mouldings, nameplates, water pumps, pump housings, bypass hoses, and thermostats.
• Group 8 — Electrical: Electronic ignition distributors (6-cylinder and 8-cylinder), magnetic reluctors, pick-up coils, vacuum advance chambers, starter motor assemblies, solenoids, alternator assemblies (standard 41/50/60 amp, heavy-duty 65 amp, and Leece-Neville/Motorola 85/86 amp units), brush holders, dual ballast resistors, headlamp bezels, bulb type correlation charts, fusible link harnesses, electronic security alarm components, dome and courtesy lamps, exterior lighting assemblies (turn signals, markers, tail, stop, back-up, license), instrument clusters, printed circuit boards, ammeters, speedometers, gauges, and terminal insulator blocks.

This comprehensive volume gives the technician, restorer, and parts specialist an indispensable factory roadmap. Rather than guessing which components interchange or struggling to assemble parts from incomplete donor vehicles, this catalog reveals original factory engineering specifications, fastener configurations, and exact Mopar part numbering.

Exploded Illustrations & Technical Clarity

A major asset of the 1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog is its expansive illustration section. Packed with multi-angle exploded mechanical drawings, every major assembly is displayed with individual part callouts mapped directly to its factory Part-Type-Code. From rebuilding a slider-type front disc brake caliper or adjusting an 8-3/4″ Sure-Grip differential carrier to routing front suspension torsion bars or wiring an instrument cluster, these factory illustrations ensure accurate disassembly and precise, factory-correct reassembly.

Why This Catalog Is Essential for Restoration & Maintenance

For owners, mechanics, and restorers working on any 1974 Chrysler Corporation vehicle, the 1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog is an essential workshop asset. It allows you to:

• Verify Original Equipment Authenticity: Determine the exact part numbers, bracket configurations, and hardware specified for your exact body style, engine code, and production build date.
• Identify Missing or Damaged Hardware: See every screw, bolt, washer, spacer, spring, and retainer that belongs in each mechanical assembly using exploded diagrams.
• Decode VIN & Body Codes: Cross-reference fender tag data, engine pad serials, and transmission stamping numbers directly with factory build charts.
• Source NOS & Interchangeable Parts: Use genuine Mopar part numbers to search automotive swap meets, surplus inventories, and modern crossover parts databases with 100% confidence.
• Master Complex Reassembly: Follow authentic exploded diagrams that reveal exactly how internal mechanisms, linkages, and cables fit together.

Instant Digital Delivery & Usability

Purchasing this 1974 Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Mopar Passenger Car Parts Catalog provides immediate access to a crystal-clear digital PDF document. There are no shipping delays or worn, greasy paper pages to worry about. Download the catalog instantly to your desktop computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, or smartphone. Keep the complete file in your garage for rapid parts lookups or print out specific exploded diagrams and parts lists to keep right on your workbench during restoration projects.