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. |
A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
| • | The 7.4L L21engine was new for 1998. The new features include
a distributorless ignition system: |
| - | Eight individual ignition coils |