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1998 Buick Century CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency & Riviera -> Corvette -> Disassemble -> Except Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency & Riviera -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency & Riviera
Disassemble
Refer to Figs. and when performing the following procedures.
- Remove master cylinder from vehicle as follows:
- Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
- Remove two master cylinder attaching nuts, then the master cylinder.
- Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm.
- Remove fluid level switch, if equipped.
- On models with compact master cylinder, remove proportioner valve assembly, Fig. .
- On all models, depress pri...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Century (1982-05), Regal, Celebrity, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser & 6000 2.5L, 2.8L MFI, 3.1L, 3.3L & 3.8L Engines
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Custom 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 remover t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Remove drive belt from alternator.
- Remove bolts from alternator.
- Remove electrical connector from alternator.
- Loosen alternator front and rear braces at engine intake manifold.
- Remove nut and battery positive lead from al...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
- Open the hood.
- Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove right side electric cooling fan.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Rear Side Of Engine Diagram for 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH Front Corner Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Buick Century 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 Buick Century 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 Buick Century 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 Buick Century 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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