1979 Chevrolet Malibu/Monte Carlo/Nova/Camaro Chassis Service Manual – PDF

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1979 Chevrolet Malibu/Monte Carlo/Nova/Camaro Chassis Service Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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What’s Inside (high-level)

• General Information — ID plates, VIN decoding, unit IDs, specs.

• Maintenance & Lubrication — schedules, fluids/lubricants, capacities, service intervals.

• Vehicle Lifting Points — hoist/jack locations (B, A/A-Special, X, F series).

• Heating & Ventilation — adjustments, on-car service, procedures.

Note: Wiring diagrams were issued in a separate booklet (ST-359-79) as referenced in this chassis manual.

Extracted Table of Contents (preserved structure & wording)

FOREWORD

• Scope: Diagnosis, maintenance & adjustments; removal/installation of components (except body) for 1979 Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo, Nova, Camaro.

• Related publications: 1979 Passenger Car & Light Duty Truck Chassis Overhaul Manual; 1979 Body Service Manual; Wiring Diagram Booklet (ST-359-79).

SECTION 0A — GENERAL INFORMATION

• Body Identification Plate (location & codes)

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): division, series, body style, engine code, model year, plant, sequence

• Vehicle Component Identification Number Location (transmissions, rear axle, generator, starter, battery)

• Engine V.I.N. Location (L6, V6, V8 variants)

• Transmission V.I.N. Location (manual, THM 200, CBC 350)

SECTION 0B — MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION

• Maintenance Schedules I & II (month/miles tables; emission vs. safety services)

• Lubrication & General Maintenance: chassis lube points, power steering fluid checks, rear axle lubricant (standard/limited-slip), automatic/manual transmission fluid checks, washer fluid, cooling system care, clutch adjustment, engine oil & filter (SE oils), tire rotation & inflation (radial/bias), wheel bearings, manual steering gear, clutch cross-shaft, A/T service intervals, brake system checks, belts, bumpers.

• Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (GM part numbers & specs)

• Capacities (engine oil, fuel tank by series, cooling system, transmissions/axles)

• Vehicle Lifting Points (diagrams for B, A & A-Special, X, F).

SECTION 1A — HEATING & VENTILATION

• Available Adjustments

• On-car Service

• Illustrated Procedures (all series)

(The manual continues with full coverage of steering, suspensions, brakes, engine mechanical/electrical, emissions controls, exhaust, A/C, transmissions, body/chassis electrical and accessories, including specs and special tools summaries at section ends.)

Highlighted Details & Examples

• VIN Decoding: Series (Impala/Caprice/Nova/Malibu/Camaro codes), body styles (2-dr/4-dr/wagon), engine codes (V6/V8 displacements), model year “9” = 1979, assembly plant code, sequential number. Includes exemplar layout and label locations.

• Fluids & Capacities: SE-quality engine oil grades by temperature chart; DEXRON II for auto transmissions; GL-5 80W/80W-90 for axles; cooling system volumes by series; power steering fluid GM 1050017; steering gear lube GM 1052182; limited-slip additive GM 1052358 guidance.

• Safety & Service: Battery/boost precautions, brake fluid (Delco Supreme No. 11/DOT-3), wheel nut torque note, corrosion cleanup before wheel install, tire pressure and high-speed adjustments (75–85 mph guidance), hoist/jack shaded contact areas.

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