The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight
important technical changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include one or more of the following items:
| • | Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies |
| • | Changed engine specifications |
| • | New sealants and/or adhesives |
| • | Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions |
| • | Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions |
| • | New special tools required |
| • | A component comparison from the previous year |
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
| • | Cylinder head bolts now apply a torque angle strategy. |
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
| • | Base Engine Misfire, Valve Train, and other diagnostic information
is now provided in table form. |
| • | Potential or probable causes are supplied for each specific concern. |
Component Comparison from the Previous Year
| • | The 1998 6.0 liter LS0 or 7.0 liter LR0 engine has been replaced
by the new 1999 7.4 liter LP4 or L21 engine. The new features include a distributorless
ignition system: |
| - | Crankshaft position sensor and reluctor ring |
| - | Camshaft position sensor |
| - | Eight individual ignition coils |