GMC chervolet camaro 1999 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
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VOLUME 1 OF 3
GMP/99-F-l

1999 Chevrolet Camaro
and Pontiac Firebird
Service Manual
Volume 1
This manual provides information on the diagnosis, the service procedures, the adjustments,
and the specifications for the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.
Information
on transmission unit repair (overhaul) can be found in the 1999
Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual (TURM), GMPT/99-TURM, available
separately. The TURM manual contains information on automatic and manual transmissions,
including the fluid flow and circuit description information.
The technicians who understand the material in this manual and
in the appropriate Dealer
Service Bulletins better serve the vehicle owners.
When this manual refers to a brand name, a part number, or a specific tool, you may use
an
equivalent product in place of the recommended item. All information, illustrations, and
specifications
in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of
publication approval. General Motors reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Volume 1
Preface ............................................................... 1
Cautions and Notices ......................................... 3
General Information ...................................... 0-1
General Information ......................................... 0-3
Maintenance and Lubrication ..............:............ 0-34
Vibration Diagnosis and Correction ................ 0-45
HVAC ............................................................... 1-1
HVAC System -Manual .................................. 1-3
Steering .......................................................... 2-1
Power Steering System ................................... 2-3
Steering Wheel and Column -.Tilt .................. 2-51
Suspension .................................: .. ................ 3-1
Suspension General Diagnosis ........................ 3-3
Wheel Alignment ............................................. 3-9
Front Suspension ........................................... 3-14
Rear Suspension ........................................... 3-44
Tires and Wheels .......................................... 3-62
Driveline/Axle ................................................. 4-1
Propeller Shaft ................................................. 4-3
Rear Drive Axle ............................................. 4-21
Brakes . .' ........................................................... 5-1
Hydraulic Brakes . .. ...... .. .................................. 5-5
Disc Brakes ................................................... 5-57
Park Brake .................................................... 5-85
Antilock Brake System ................................... 5-98
INDEX ........................................................INDEX-1
Volume 2
Preface ............................................................... 1
Cautions and Notices ......................................... 3
Engine ............................................................. 6-1
Engine Mechanical -3.8 L ............................. 6-13
Engine Mechanical -5.7 L ........................... 6-238
Engine Cooling ............................................ 6-585
Engine Electrical .......................................... 6-669
Engine Controls -3.8 L ............................... 6-785
Engine Controls -5.7 L .............................. 6-1344
Engine Exhaust ...................
.. ................... .. 6-2025
INDEX ........................................................INDEX-1
Volume 3
Preface ............................................................... 1
Cautions and Notices ......................................... 3
Transmission/Transaxle ............................... ,-7--1
Manual Transmission - M49 ............................. 7-5
Manual Transmission -MM6 .......................... 7-28
Automatic Transmission -4L60-E ................... 7-56
Clutch ..........................................................
7-371
Body and Accessories ................................. 8-1
Data Link Communications ............................ 8-15
Lighting Systems ........................................... 8-40
Wipers/Washer Systems .............................. 8-205
Entertainment ............................................... 8-238
Wiring Systems ......
.. ........ .. ..................... .. ... 8-326
Body Control System ................................... 8-479
Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console ....... 8-516
Keyless Entry ...............................: .. ,............ 8-611
Homs .......................................................... 8-626
Theft Deterrent ............................................ 8-635
Cruise Control .... .. ...... .. ....... .. .. .... ..... .. ........ .. 8-673
'Retained Accessory Power .......................... 8-712
Exterior Trim ................................................ 8-718
Waterleaks ................................................... 8-735
Air/Wind Noise ...................................;......... 8-742
Squeaks and Rattles .................................... 8-744
Stationary Windows .........................
,........... 8-759
Bumpers ...................................................... 8-789
Body Front End ........................................... 8-809
Doors ........................................................... 8-840
Roof ............................................................ 8-899
Seats ..........
.. .. .. .... .. ............................ .. . .. .... 8-982
Interior Trim ............................................... 8-1023
Body Rear End . .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. ............. .... .. ..... 8-1041
Plastic Panel Information and Repair .......... 8-1074
Paint/Coatings ............................................ 8-1101
Frame and Underbody ... .. ...... .. . .. .... . .. ... .... . 8-1109
Collision Repair .......................................... 8-1156
Restraints .......... .. ............................... .. ........ .. 9-1
Seat Belts .. .. ..... .. .......................................... .. 9-3
SIR ................................................................ 9-21
INDEX ........................................................INDEX-1

General Information Table of Contents
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) Section O
General Information
General Information .........................................0-3 Maintenance ..................................................0-36
Conversion -English/Metric ............................0-3 Maintenance Schedule .................................0-36
Equivalents -Decimal and Metric ...................0-3 Explanation of Scheduled Services ..............0-37
Arrows and Symbols ......................................0-4 Oil Life Monitor -Engine ..............................0-40
Special Tools Ordering Information ................0-5 Owner Checks and Services ........................0-40
Diagnostic Work Sheets ..............................•..0-5 Inspections and Other Services ....................0-42
Training ...................................................
:.....0-5 Periodic Maintenance Inspection ..................0-44
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Vehicle Identification ..................,...................0-6
VIN Derivative ...............................................0-7
Label -Vehicle Certification ...........................0-8
Tire Placard ..................................:................0-9
Engine
ID and VIN Derivative Location
(L36 Engine V6) .........................................0-9
Engine
ID and VIN Derivative Location
(LS1 Engine VS) .......................................0-10
Transmission
ID and VIN Derivative
Location ...................................................0-12
Transmission Usage ....................................0-13
Labeling -Anti-Theft ....................................0-14
Label -Service Parts
ID ..............................0-14
RPO Code List ............................................0-15
Labels -How to Obtain Replacement ...........0-17
Fasteners ....................................................0-17
Thread Inserts .............................................
0-21
Abbreviations and Their Meanings ...............0-22
Key and Lock Cylinder Coding .....................0-27
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle ....................0-30
Strategy Based Diagnosis ............................0-32
Special Tools and Equipment .......................0-33
Vibration Diagnosis and Correction ...........0-45
Specifications ................................................0-45
Tire and Wheel Runout Specifications ..........0-45
Propeller Shaft Runout Specifications ...........0-45
Propeller Shaft Balancing Weight Amounts ...0-45
Diagnostic Information and Procedures .......0-46
Systematic Approach ...................................0-46
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ........0-46
Tire and Wheel Inspection ...........................0-47
Road Test ...................................................0-48
Types of Road Test Procedures ..................0-48
Classifying the Vibration ...............................0-50
Vibrations That Can Be Felt ..........................0-50
Vibrations That Make Noise .........................0-50
Matching Frequency to Component RPM .....
0-51
Rotor/Drum Imbalance .................................0-53
Driveline Vibration Analysis ..........................0-54
Diagnosing First-Order Driveline Vibration ....0-55
Diagnosing Second-Order Driveline
Vibration ...................................................0-64
Engine Related Vibration ..............................0-70
Tire and Wheel Vibration .............................0-73
Maintenance and Lubrication .......................0-34 Repair Instructions ........................................0-74
Specifications ................................................0-34 Balancing Tires and Wheels ........................0-74
Approximate Fluid Capacities .......................0-34 Description and Operation ............................0-76
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .........0-34 Basic Terms ........................................
,.......0-76
Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications Reed Tachometer ........................................0-84
(Tire Inflation Specifications) .....................0-35 Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) ..............0-84
Maintenance Items .......................................0-35 Special Tools and Equipment .......................0-88
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General Information General Information 0-3
General Information
Conversion • English/Metric
Conversion· English/Metric (cont'd)
Multiply/
English Divide by
Metric I
Multiply/
I
English
Divide by
Metric
Length
in
25.4
mm
Temperature
(°F-32) I 1.8 I = I
oc
ft
0.3048
OF
I = I (°C X 1.8) + 32
m
yd 0.9144
mi
1.609
km
Fuel Performance
235.215/mpg I = I U100
km
Area
645.2
sq mm
sq in
6.45
sq cm
sq ft 0.0929
sq yd 0.8361
sq m
Equivalents • Decimal and Metric
Fraction (in)
Decimal (in)
Metric (mm)
1/64 0.015625 0.39688
1/32 0.03125 0.79375
3/64 0.046875 1.19062
Volume 1/16 0.0625 1.5875
16,387.0
cu mm
5/64 0.078125 1.98437
cu in 16.397 cu
cm
3/32 0.09375 2.38125
0.0164 7/64 0.109375 2.77812
qt 0.9464 L 1/8 0.125 3.175
gal 3.7854 9/64 0.140625 3.57187
cu yd 0.746
cum
5/32 0.15625 3.96875
Mass 11/64 0.171875 4.36562
) lb 0.4536
907.18
kg
ton 0.907 tonne
(t)
3/16 0.1875 4.7625
13/64 0.203125 5.15937
7/32 0.21875 5.55625
Force 15/64 0.234375 5.95312
kg
9.807 1/4 0.25 6.35
oz 0.2780 newtons
(N)
17/64 0.265625 6.74687
lb 4.448 9/32 0.28125 7.14375
Acceleration 19/64 0.296875 7.54062
ft/s2 0.3048 m/s2
in/s2 0.0254
5/16 0.3125 7.9375
21/64 0.328125 8.33437
Torque
11/32 0.34375 ' 8.73125
lb in 0.11296
N-m
lb ft
1.3558
23/64 0.359375 9.12812
3/8 0.375 9.525
Power
25/64 0.390625 9.92187
hp 0.745
kW
Pressure (Stress)
inches
of H20
0.2491
kPa
lb/sq in 6.895
Energy (Work)
13/32 0.40625 10.31875
27/64 0.421875 10.71562
7/16 0.4375 11.1125
29/64 0.453125 11.50937
15/32 0.46875 11.90625
31/64 0.484375 12.30312
Btu 1055.0 1/2 0.5 12.7
lb
ft
1.3558 J (J= one Ws) 33/64 0.515625 13.09687
kW hour 3,600,000.0 17/32 0.53125 13.49375
Light
35/64 0.546875 13.89062
Foot Candle 10.764 lm/m2 9/16 0.5625 14.2875
Velocity
37/64 0.578125 14.68437
mph 1.6093
km/h
19/32 0.59375 15.08125

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Equivalents -Decimal and Metric (cont'd)
Fraction (in) Decimal (in) Metric (mm)
39/64 0.609375 15.47812
5/8 0.625 15J375
41/64 0.640625 16.27187
21/32 0.65625
16.661375
43/64 0.671875 17.06562
11/16 0.6875 17.4625
45/64 0.703125 17.85937
23/32 0.71875 18.25625
47/64 0.734375 18.65312
3/4 0.75 19.05
49/64 0.765625 19.44687
25/32 0.78125 19.84375
51/64 0.796875 20.240G2
13/16 0.8125 20.6375
53/64 0.828125 21.03437
27/32 0.84375 21.43125
55/64 0.859375 21.82812
7/8 0.875 22.225
57/64 0.890625 22.62187
29/32 0.90625 23.01875
59/64 0.921875 23.41562
15/16 0.9375 23.8125
61/64 0.953125 24.20937
31/32 0.96875 24.60625
63/64 0.984375 25.00312
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General Information
Arrows and Symbols
This service manual uses variou.s symbols in order to (,
describe different service operations.
1
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c'~t;->~
4
h 5
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8
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10
11
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Legend
(1) Front of Vehicle
(2) View Detail
6
\.
9
\.+
12
4
(3) Ambient Air Mixed With Another Gas or
Indicate Temperature Change
(4) Motion or Direction
(5) View Angle
(6) Dimension
(1 :2)
(7) Ambient/Clean Air Flow'or Cool Air Flow
(8) Lubrication Point-Oil or Fluid
(9) Task Related
(10) Sectioning (1:3)
196216
(11) Gas Other Than Ambient Air or Hot Air Flow
(12) Lubrication Point-Grease or Jelly
(

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General Information
Special Tools Ordering Information
The special service tools shown in this service manual
that have product numbers beginning with J or BT
are available for worldwide distribution from:
OE Tool and Equipment Group
Kent-Moore
28635 Mound Road
Warren, Ml, U.S.A. 48092-3499
Phone: [phone] or 810-574-2332
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Fax:
1-800-578-7375 or 810-578-7321
The TECH 2® scan tool and accessories can be
purchased through:
Dealer Equipment and Services
5775 Enterprise Dr. Warren, Mi, U.S.A. 48092-3463
Phone: 1-80o-GM-TOOLS or 810-574-2332
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST
Fax: [phone]
Diagnostic Work Sheets
The GM Diagnostic Worksheet has been designed to
improve communications between the service
customer and the technician. The diagnostic worksheet
can provide the technician with more information
than
the conventional repair order, since it is filled out
by the service customer. The GM Diagnostic
Worksheets are available to you at
no cost. GM
Service Bulletin 58-01 - 01 has infonnation on how to
order this diagnostic worksheet.
Training
General Motors makes available automotive classroom
training through the GM Training Centers and
colleges.
GMCL (General Motors of Canada Ltd)
Dealers
Course scheduling for GMCL Training Centres, remote
and college locations is determined by Dealer
Training Needs requesJed in TAMS (Technician
Activity Monitoring System). Dealers register their
Training Needs electronically via DCS. Training is then
scheduled when sufficient Needs are received to
support minimum classroom attendance. Dealers who
have entered Needs will receive invitations via
DCS (Dealer Communication System) to attend the
requested training. Dealers having questions
concerning the GMCL training process can directly
contact GMCL Training Co-ordinators via toll free
numbers 1 - 800 -263 -9555 (English) or
1 -
BOO -263 -9770 (Fra.nch).
General Information 0-5
Fleets
GMCL Fleet Training is accomplished through a
separate training organization in Canada. Fleets
can request training by faxing a document
contained in a GMCL brochure (Fleet Training -
Your Competitive Advantage) distributed to fleets
(FAX# 905 - 831 -1598). Further information
concerning Fleet training can be obtained by calling
toll free to 1 - 888 -456 -6660.
United States
Dealers
All US Dealers enroll through the GM Enrollment
Calling Center (EEC). Each GM Dealer has an
assigned consultant that calls the Service Manager
each month. During this consultation call, the
EEC processes enrollments requested by the Dealer
Service Manager. Technicians should advise their
Service Manager
of the training they need, course
names, and course numbers for the classes the want
to attend.
Fleets
Fleets are to call their GM Training Center.
Non-GM Dealer Technician
Technician training for non-GM dealers is available
through ACDelco. This training is for ACDelco
customers employed in the automotive or truck service
industry.
GM Training Center course availability and schedules
can be obtained by calling 1 - 800 -825 -5886.
Clinics are offered through ACDelco Warehouse
Distributors. Contact yours directly.
Correspondence courses are available
on batteries,
spark plugs and filters. These courses can be obtained
through any ACDelco Representative or ACDelco
Warehouse Distributor.

0-6 General Information
Vehicle Identification
1
Legend
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General Information
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the
legal identifier of the vehicle. The. VIN plate is
located on the upper LH corner of the instrument
panel (IP) and can be seen through the windshield
from the outside of the vehicle.
The last five digits of the assembly plant sequential
number are stamped onto the rear side of the front sill
(tie bar). This number is the same as the last five
digits on the VIN plate. The VIN plate also has
bar code characteristics.
(1) Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location
Vehicle Identification Number.(VIN) System
Position Definition Character Description
1 Country
of Origin 2 Canada
2 Manufacturer G General Motors
3 Division 1 Chevrolet
-2 Pontiac -
4-5
Carline/Series FP Camaro Sport Coupe
-FS Firebird -
- FV
Formula/
Trans Am -
6 Body Type 2 Two Door
-3 Two Door
Convertible -
7 Restraint System 2 Active (Manual) Belts with Driver and Passenger
Inflatable Restraint System
8 Engine G RPO LS1,
va, 5.7L, SFI, United States Production,
Mid/Lux Division
RPO L36, V6,
3.8L, SFI,
-K United States
Production, -
Mid/Lux
Division
9 Check Digit 0 -
10 Model Year
x 1999
11
Assembly Plant 2 St Therese, Quebec
12-17
Plant Sequence Number - -

General Information
VIN Derivative
All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser
etched with a partial vehicle identification number
(VIN), which was derived from the complete VIN. A
VIN derivative contains the following nine positions:
Position Definition Character
1 GM Division Identifier
--
2 Model Year
3 Assembly Plant
4-9 Plant Sequence Number
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle
contains the original engine or transmission by
matching the VIN derivative positions to their
accompanying positions in the complete VIN:
VIN Derivative Position Equivalent VIN Position
1 3
2 10
3
11
4-9 12-17
1
2
x
2
-
General Information 0-7
Description
Chevrolet
Pontiac
1999
St. Therese -