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1998 Chevrolet Prizm 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 Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Passenger Cars
Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:
- Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
- Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
- On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
- On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .
If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front (primary) brake system fails, initial brake p...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 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 Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove six bolts and splash shield.
- Remove one bolt and ABS speed sensor (if equipped) from steering knuckle.
- Remove cotter pin and lock cap from wheel drive shaft.
- Insert a nonferrous drift through caliper opening into rotor fins in order to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
- Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
- Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable puller.
- Remove one bolt and two nuts from ball joint.
- Separate ball joint from control arm.
- Remove outer joint from steering kn...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen belt tension by turning drive belt tensioner clockwise.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect wire clamp from wire clip on rectifier end frame.
- Remove rubber cap and B+ terminal nut.
- Disconnect alternator wire and alternator connector.
- Remov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at engine outlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from engine outlet pipe.
- Reposition heater core outlet...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS
Removal
- Remove belt tension using a suitable wrench to rotate tensioner clockwise.
- Remove belt with pressure applied to wrench and tension relieved from drive belt.
Installation
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove righth...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Sensor Locations Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Filter Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Chevrolet Prizm 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 Prizm 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 Prizm 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 Prizm 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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