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1998 Chevrolet Malibu CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Achieva, Alero, Cutlass, Grand Am, Malibu & Skylark -> Water Pump, Replace -> 2.4L Engine -> 3.1L & 3.4L Engines
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

2.4L Engine

Drain cooling system into suitable container, then disconnect heater hose from thermostat housing.
Disconnect electrical connector from oxygen sensor.
Remove upper and lower exhaust manifold heat shields.
Remove bolt attaching exhaust manifold brace to exhaust manifold.
Loosen exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe spring loaded bolts using a 13mm wrench.
Remove radiator outlet pipe to water pump cover bolts.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove manifold to exhaust pipe spring loaded nuts.
Pull down and back on exhaust...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
Remove axle nut and washer.
Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle rem...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove air induction tube as necessary.
Disconnect coolant fan connector and remove coolant fan.
Remove oil filter and intake manifold brace.
Remove starter b...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS

The Check Gauge warning lamp will light to warn the driver to inspect the oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature ga...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

Inlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers.
Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS

Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor

Left Hand Cooling Fan Motor

Right Hand Cooling Fan Motor

RH Side Of Passenger Compartment Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Ground G-302

Splice S-301

Connector C-600

Connector C-800

Right Hand I/P Bussed Electrical Center Connector

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Data Link Connector

Body Function Controller

1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor

Generator

Canister Purge Solenoid

Oxygen Sensor

EGR Solenoid

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
Minimum brake lining thickness.
Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
Final drive fill & drain plug torques
Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

Airflow sensor electrical specifications
Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
Barometric pressure sensor specs
Battery group number and cranking performance
Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
Engine compression pressures
Coolant temperature sensor specs
Computer advance.
Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
Distributor advance specifications
Ignition pickup coil resistance
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
Engine fastener torque values
Firing order diagrams
Fuel system pressures
Generator (alternator) specs
Intake air temperature sensor specs
Ignition coil specifications
Fuel injector resistance
Engine idle speeds
Knock sensor resistance
Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
Mixture control solenoid resistance
Voltage regulator specs
Spark plug applications & gaps
Starter motor electrical specs.
Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
Throttle position sensor specs
Vacuum sensor valve specs

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