Buick Century, Regal; Chevy Lumina, Monte Carlo; Olds Cutlass Supreme, Intrigue; Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Manual 1997-2000

The Chilton 1997-2000 Buick Century, Regal; Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo; Olds Cutlass Supreme, Intrigue; Pontiac Grand Prix repair and service manual, covers:

• Buick: Century and Regal
• Chevrolet: Lumina and Monte Carlo
• Oldsmobile: Cutlass Supreme and Intrigue
• Pontiac: Grand Prix

Note: all 1997 to 2000 U.S. and Canadian models.
Book Excerpt: 1997-2000 Buick Century, Regal, Chevy Lumina, etc. Repair Manual ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHAUL

EXHAUST MANIFOLD | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 3.1L AND 3.4L (VIN E) ENGINES LEFT SIDE (FRONT) (See Figure 48)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner duct.
3. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
4. Remove the right side engine mount strut bracket.
5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the engine.
6. Remove the automatic transaxle vacuum modulator pipe.
7. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe.
8. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield and then remove the crossover pipe.
9. Remove the left side (front) exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and remove the heat shield.
10. Remove the manifold bolts and nuts and remove the manifold. Discard the gasket.
TO INSTALL
11. Clean all parts well. Clean the manifold and cylinder head sealing surfaces.
12. Using a new gasket, position the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Install the bolts and nuts. Torque to 12 ft.lbs. (16 Nm).
13. Install the remaining components in the reverse order of the removal process.

RIGHT SIDE (REAR) (See Figure 49)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner duct.
3. Drain the coolant.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the engine.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose from the engine.
6. Remove the automatic transaxle vacuum modulator pipe.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield and then remove the crossover pipe.
8. Detach the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
9. Raise and safely support the vehicle.

SUSPENSION AND STEERING

REAR HUB AND BEARING The wheel bearings in the rear wheel hubs are integrated into one unit. The hub is non-serviceable. If the bearing is considered worn out or if the hub is damaged, the complete unit must be replaced. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(See Figure 42)

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear caliper and bracket. Please see Section 9.
4. Disconnect the ABS harness and detach the electrical connector.
5. Remove the four rear hub-to-knuckle bolts.
6. Separate the hub from the knuckle.

Subject: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Buick Century, Regal; Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo; Olds Cutlass Supreme, Intrigue; Pontiac Grand Prix service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0801993172 | ISBN-13: 9780801993176 | Chilton 28380