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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark

1994-96

Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Figs. and .

In normal operating mode, with service brakes in released position, the booster operates with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to one side of each diaphragm to provide power assist. When the service brake is released, atmospheric air is shut off from one side of each diaphragm. The a...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
Remove serpentine belt at alternator assembly.
Remove bolts from alternator assemb...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Remove air cleaner assembly, then drain coolant.
Remove engine strut upper brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut and brace rearward.
Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and clamps.
Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
R...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

On 1995-96 models, remove belt guard.
On all models, lift or rota...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear End Of Vehicle Diagram for 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Rear License Lamp

Grommet P-400

Grommet P-450

Left Hand Rear Lamp Assembly Connector

Right Hand Rear Lamp Assembly Connector

Below LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Data Link Connector

Left Hand Courtesy Lamp

Connector C-202

Ground G-201

Ground G-202

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

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

1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Power Mirror Switch

Left Hand Mirror Motor

1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

SIR Coil Assembly

Cruise Control Switch

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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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