Volume 1

Foreword

This manual provides information on the diagnosis, the service procedures, the adjustments, and the specifications for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo. This is the second edition of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Service Manual. This manual contains new and updated information that will help you diagnose and service vehicles. If you are in the possession of the early edition of this manual GMP/98-WC Volumes 1, 2, and 3, please DISCARD it because the information is outdated.

Information on transmission unit repair (overhaul) can be found in the 1998 Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual (TURM), GMPT/98-TURM, available separately. The TURM manual contains information on automatic and manual transmissions and transaxles, and transfer cases for all GM passenger cars and light duty trucks, including the fluid flow and circuit description information.

The technicians who understand the material in this manual and in the appropriate Dealer Service Bulletins better serve the vehicle owners.

When this manual refers to a brand name, a part number, or a specific tool, you may use an equivalent product in place of the recommended item. All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. General Motors reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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North American Operations

General Motors Corporation

Warren, Michigan 48090

1999 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

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The information cutoff date is 03/99.

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