Target Audience:
Mechanical technicians and owners aiming for professional-level DIY repairs and maintenance.
Advantage:
Provides dealer-level information for cost savings and convenience compared to dealership servicing.
Emphasis:
Highlights specific product aspects and special procedures.
Safety Notation:
Employs WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols for critical information.
Tooling Information:
Identifies recommended and required special tools, often with Chrysler part numbers.
Purpose:
To help owners and technicians get the best value and performance from their vehicle.
Engine:
Comprehensive (including tune-ups, removal/installation, disassembly/assembly, diagnostics, and repair)
Transmission:
Comprehensive (including disassembly/assembly, diagnostics, and repair)
Fuel System:
Included (carburetion/injection, pumps, lines, injectors, testing)
Ignition System:
Included (components, testing, diagnostics)
Lubrication System:
Included (oil pump, oil filter, lubrication passages, oil change procedures)
Exhaust System:
Included (manifold, pipes, catalytic converter, mufflers, hangers)
Electrical System:
Comprehensive (wiring diagrams, circuits, charging system, starting system, lighting, accessories, diagnostics)
Body:
Included (exterior panels, interior trim, doors, glass, bumpers, repair procedures)
Suspension System:
Implied (routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures for chassis components)
Brake System:
Implied (routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures for braking components)
Steering System:
Implied (routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures for steering components)
Routine Maintenance:
Yes (tune-ups, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections)
Troubleshooting:
Yes (diagnostic procedures for various systems)
Repair:
Yes (detailed instructions for component repair and overhaul)
Installation:
Yes (removal and installation procedures for components)
Disassembly Assembly:
Yes (detailed procedures for breaking down and reassembling components and assemblies)
Depth:
Comprehensive (suitable for professional technicians and knowledgeable DIYers, covering routine maintenance to major overhauls)
Proprietary Components:
Includes instructions for proprietary components, referencing manufacturer's data for proper understanding and performance assessment.
Delivery:
Electronic Delivery via Email
Quality:
High quality, enabling clear reproduction of text and diagrams.
Type:
Not Applicable (Digital PDF)
Type:
Not Applicable (Digital PDF)
NHTSA Frontal Driver:
Likely 4-star (based on typical ratings for vehicles of this era and platform)
NHTSA Frontal Passenger:
Likely 4-star (based on typical ratings for vehicles of this era and platform)
Traction Control:
Optional/Standard depending on trim and year
Airbags Front:
Driver and Passenger
Seatbelts:
3-point front and rear, pretensioners
Oil Change:
Refer to manual for specific mileage/time interval (typically 3,000-7,500 miles or 3-6 months).
Transmission Fluid:
Refer to manual for specific interval (often 30,000-100,000 miles).
Engine Oil:
Refer to manual for viscosity (e.g., SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30) and API service classification.
Transmission Fluid:
ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 4) or equivalent specification for the 42LE transmission.
Coolant:
Refer to manual for type (e.g., Mopar HOAT - Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) and mixture ratio.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (refer to manual for exact specification).
Powertrain Control Module Failure:
Commonly reported issue, often leading to rough idling or stalling.
Transmission Hard Shifting:
Can occur due to issues with solenoids, valve body, or fluid condition.
Interior Rattles And Squeaks:
Common in vehicles of this era due to interior trim wear.
Water Pump Leaks:
Can be a point of failure, requiring replacement.
Ignition Coil Packs:
Can fail, leading to misfires and reduced engine performance.
Brand:
Chrysler, known for its luxury and engineering in the late 20th century.
Platform:
Second generation LHS utilized the improved LH platform, shared with Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid, and Eagle Vision.
Styling:
Characterized by distinctive cab-forward design and flowing lines.
Manufacturing Plant:
Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
Production Years:
1994-1997 (First Gen), 1998-2001 (Second Gen)
