DeSoto (1952-1959): Service and Repair Manuals

1952-1953 De Soto Shop Manual - Models S-16, S-17 and S-18

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1952-1953 De Soto passenger cars.

Models:
- S-16 Firedome
- S-17 Firedome
- S-18 Powermaster.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

• Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• High-quality reprint, licensed by Chrysler.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the DeSoto dealer's workshop at the time. DeSoto reference: D-14405.

1954-1955 De Soto Shop Manual - Models S-19, S-20, S-21 and S-22

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1954-1955 De Soto passenger cars.

Models:
- S-19 Firedome (1954)
- S-20 Powermaster (1954)
- S-21 Fireflite (1955)
- S-22 Firedome (1955).

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

• Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• High-quality reprint, licensed by Chrysler.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the DeSoto dealer's workshop at the time. DeSoto reference: D-15253.

1956 De Soto Service Manual - Firedome S-23, Fireflite S-24

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1956 De Soto passenger cars.

Models:
- S-23 Firedome
- S-24 Fireflite.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

• Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• High-quality reprint, licensed by Chrysler.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the DeSoto dealer's workshop at the time. DeSoto reference: D-15538.

1957 De Soto Service Manual - Firedome S-25, Fireflite S-26, Firesweep S-27

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1957 De Soto passenger cars.

Models:
- S-25 Firedome
- S-26 Fireflite
- S26A Adventurer
- S-27 Firesweep.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

• Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• High-quality reprint, licensed by Chrysler.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the DeSoto dealer's workshop at the time. DeSoto reference: D-15900.

1958-1959 De Soto Service Manual - Firesweep LS1, Firedome LS2, Fireflite LS3

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1958-1959 De Soto passenger cars.

Models:
- LS1 Firesweep
- LS2 Firedome
- LS3-H Fireflite
- LS3-S Adventurer.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, tailgate, fixed windows, window lift mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

• Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
• High-quality reprint, licensed by Chrysler.
• This is the same technical manual as was used in the DeSoto dealer's workshop at the time. DeSoto reference: D-16349.

DeSoto 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

This 1938-1954 parts interchange manual is a must if working on your major U.S. car or restoring it! A true guide unlike others that only list places to buy parts and do not identify the interchangeability of parts.
A must for every restoration and / or maintenance project saving money and research time!

This manual has been designed to help you in the identification and purchase of original equipment parts. It should save you many hours of time locating the parts you need. With this manual you will know exactly what parts from which vehicles are identical. There may be no need to pay a high price for a supposedly rare part when it may be identical to many other parts.

This manual covers all major makes of cars for the years of 1938 thru 1954 including: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, LaFayette, LaSalle, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane, and Willys.

Sections include engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel pumps, ignition system, clutch, front and rear axles, bearings, brakes, rivets, generator and starter, and universal joints. Body parts and glass are not included.

This book exists in different editions, each with a different cover for each brand. However, the content is the same.