Chilton Repair Manuals for automobiles, pick-ups and vans
Total Care Manuals have been published by Chilton since 1925. This renowned American publisher was acquired in 1996 by the British Haynes group, with over 200 million books sold by far the largest publisher of car maintenance and repair manuals in the world.
- For each Chilton Repair Manual a car is completely disassembled and then reassembled, if possible without the use of special tools.
- At the same time the various repairs and maintenance works are photographed in detail.
- Thanks to the hundreds of photos and drawings, it is easy to follow the short step-by-step instructions.
- All adjustment data are arranged in clear tables, while clear wiring diagrams are also included.
Important: These Chilton Repair Manuals are published for the North American market. Although these books are also usuable for U.S. models sold in Europe, these may differ in some areas (especially the anti-pollution and safety equipment).
Publisher: Chilton (USA). Over 20 years the TMB Bookshop has been an official dealer for Chilton Manuals.
Size: 27 x 21 cm (10.6 x 8.25 in)
Language: These books are only available in English.
Units: Chilton workshop manuals list measures and weights in ISO units (m, kg, Nm, ...) as well as in Imperial units (inch, ft, lb ft, ...).
Automatic transmissions and modern gearboxes: Because special tools and adjustment equipment are required, the overhaul of automatic transmissions and modern gearboxes (specialist work!) is not covered in these books, but they usually provide instructions for replacing the ATF fluid and adjusting the controls.
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Wiring diagrams: Chilton repair manuals contain clear wiring diagrams.
What information does a Chilton Repair Manual provide?
These Chilton workshop manuals describe maintenance, repair and overhaul of the complete vehicle: engine (distribution, camshaft, intake and exhaust valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubrication system and gaskets), cooling system, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, steering system, brakes and body.
Included are instructions for removing and installing components, technical data, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams. Also tables for identification of models and engines.
A typical volume from the Chilton Repair Manuals series features following chapters:
GENERAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
Tools and equipment
Model identification
Serial number identification
Routine maintenance and tune-up
Fluids and lubricants
Trailer towing
Jump starting a dead battery
Jacking
Maintenance interval charts
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Ignition system
Firing orders
Charging system
Starting system
Sending unit and senders
ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHAUL
Engine mechanical
Exhaust system
Engine reconditioning
DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSION CONTROLS
Emission controls
Electronic engine controls
Trouble codes
Component locations
Vacuum diagrams
FUEL SYSTEM
Basic fuel system diagnosis
Carburator
Fuel injection system
Diesel fuel system
Fuel tank
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
Basic electrical theory
Battery cables
Air bag
Heater
Cruise control
Entertainment systems
Windshield wipers and washers
Instruments and switches
Lighting
Circuit protection
Wiring diagrams
DRIVE TRAIN
Manual transmission
Clutch
Automatic transmission
Transfer case (4x4)
Drive line
Front axle
Rear axle
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Wheels
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Steering
BRAKES
Brake operating system
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Parking brake
Anti-lock brake system
BODY AND TRIM
Exterior
Interior
GLOSSARY
MASTER INDEX
Chilton manuals describe maintenance and repair in detail.
Chilton repair manuals contain clear wiring diagrams.