1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE manual transmission

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Your Corvette has neither a spare tire nor tire changing
equipment, because it was built with Goodyear
Extended Mobility Tires (EMT). See “Extended
Mobility Tires” in the Index.
A C.* UTION:
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to
spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
Because your vehicle has no spare tire, no tire
changing equipment, and no provisions to store a
tire
in the vehicle, special tools and procedures
are required if a tire needs to be serviced.
If these
tools and procedures aren’t used, you or others
could be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged. Always be sure the proper tools and
procedures,
as described in the GM Corvette
Service Manual, are used.
To order a service manual, see “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
A CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmission or other parts of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.

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Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires.
If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains’’ in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn
your TCS System
off. (See “Traction Control System’’
in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. For a manual transmission, shift
slowly between either FIRST
(1) or SECOND (2) and
REVERSE (R), allowing the wheels to stop before
shifting into gear. Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. If that doesn’t get you
out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.
If
you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Service
Fuel
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Weatherstrips Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Tires
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
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3. Replace the filter.
4. Push the assembly back into place.
5. Fasten the clips.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check
Because this operation is difficult, you may choose to
have this done at your dealer service department. It is
not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A
transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer service
department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
There is a special procedure for checking and changing
the transmission fluid. Contact your dealer for additional
information or the procedure can be found in a Corvette
Service Manual. To purchase a service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
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We recommend that only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111 be used, because fluid with that
label
is made specially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON@-111
is not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.

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(80 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
High performance operation.
If you do not use your vehicle under one of
these conditions. Change the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for
the proper service intervals for the transmission fluid
and filter.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
How to Check
Because this operation can be difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission. Too much can mean that some
of the fluid could come out and fall on hot exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil
is changed. However, the fluid in your manual
transmission doesn’t require changing. Check the fluid level
only when your engine is off, the
vehicle
is parked on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the
transmission case.
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Usage
Console Cigarette Lighter
Monitored (Inadvertent) Load Control
Lumbar Seat
Driver Seat Control Module
Radio
Fuse
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Parking Lamps,
Taillamps
Cigarette Lighter
Stop Hazard Flashers
Body Control Module
Windshield Wipermasher
Accessory Power
Blank
Body Control Module
Crank
HazardPTurn Signal
Air Bag
TONN REL (Convertible Only)
HVAC Controls
Instrument Panel Control
Cruise Control
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
Body Control Module
- Ignition 3
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Fuse Usage
40 Micro Relay . AIR Solenoid
41 Micro Relay
. Selective Real
Time Damping
Mini Relay
. Ignition
Mini Relay
. Cooling Fan 2
Mini Relay . Cooling Fan 3
Mini Relay . Cooling Fan 1
Maxi-Fuse
. Cooling Fan 2
Blank
Blank
Maxi-Fuse
. Cooling Fan 1
Maxi-Fuse
. Air Pump
Blank
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. Anti-Lock
Brakes
Anti-Lock Brakes and Selective Real
Time
Damping Electronics
Fuse Puller
Replacement Bulbs
Console Compartment Flood ................ LED
Glove Box Lamp
......................... 194
Mirror Reading Lamps
.................... 212-2
Visor Vanity Mirror
........................ 37
Automatic
Transmission Indicator
............ 194
Underhood
............................... 1-2
IP Courtesy Lamps ........................ 194
Rear Courtesy
.......................... PC168
Headlamp High-Beam .................... 9005
Headlamp Low-Beam
.................... 9006
Front ParkingKurn Signal
............. 3 157 NAK
Back-up ............................... 2057
Fog
.................................... 893
Front Sidemarker
......................... 194
Rear Sidemarker
......................... 194
Stopmail Turn Signal
..................... 3057
License
................................. 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............. LED
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Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
United States and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning ... See the refrigerant information
label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill ................ 5 quarts (4.7 L)
Overhaul
................. 10.8 quarts (10.2 L)
Coolant System
LS 1 (with M30
automatic transmission)
...... 12.6 quarts (1 1.9 L)
LS 1 (with "6
manual transmission)
....... 12.9 quarts ( 12.2 L)
Crankcase
With Filter Change ........... 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)
Fuel Tank ................. 19.1 gallons (72.3 L)
Manual Transmission
Rear Axle (Overhaul)
................ 4.1
quarts (3.8 1 L)
Lubricant
.................. 1.5 quarts (1 -42 L)
Limited Slip Additive ......... 4 ounces (1 18 ml)
Tire Pressures ...... See Tire-Loading Information
label on rear edge of driver's door.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,
be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended
in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase .............. 104.5 inches (265.4 cm)
Tread
Front .................. 62.1 inches (157.7 cm)
Rear
.................... .62 inches (157.4 cm)
Length ................. 179.7 inches (456.4 cm)
Width ................... 73.6 inches (1 86.9 cm)
Height .................. 47.7 inches (1 21.1 cm)
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