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Daimlerchrysler Intrepid, 300M, Concorde, LHS Technical Manual

You’ve got a 1998 LH platform car on the lift – maybe an Intrepid, maybe a 300M. The customer says front end clunks and the brakes pulse. You pull the strut and you’re staring at a pile of parts with no factory torque for that M14 nut. Guessing means stripped threads or a strut that works loose. This Daimlerchrysler Intrepid, 300M, Concorde, LHS Technical Manual is the exact book that came off the engineer’s desk. 403 pages of part numbers, assembly views, and the torque values you need to button it up right.

Front Suspension: What the Factory Wants You to See

Group 2 covers front suspension and drive shafts. Figure 2-110 shows the strut, spring isolator, jounce bumper cup, and that M14 lock nut. The part numbers are listed by suspension sales code – SDC for firm feel, SDD for performance tuned, SDG for luxury tuned. If you’re swapping a strut on a Concorde with SDD suspension, you get the right damper and spring. No guessing which coil fits. The manual also includes the axle drive shafts (Fig. 2-210) with QTY and line/series codes. Need to verify a part before ordering? Cross the VIN against the VIN Plate Decoding section on page 1 – it breaks down country, make, line, engine code. That alone saves you from hanging the wrong parts.

Brake System: From Parking Brake Cables to ABS Hydraulic Unit

Group 4 and Group 5 cover parking brake and service brakes. Figure 4-110 gives you the lever and cable assembly. For service brakes you get front brakes (Fig. 5-110), rear disc (Fig. 5-210), power brake booster (Fig. 5-310), master cylinder (Fig. 5-420), and the hydraulic control unit for anti-lock brakes (Fig. 5-410). If you’re chasing a soft pedal, the brake lines and hoses are listed front and rear (Fig. 5-510, 5-520). The pedal assembly is Figure 5-610. No aftermarket manual gives you this level of exploded-view detail for the LH platform. You see every spring clip, seal, and bracket.

Does This Manual Cover Engine Removal and Rebuild?

It does not walk you through pulling the engine or rebuilding the short block – that’s the service manual’s job. What it does give you is the parts breakdown for the 2.7L, 3.2L, and 3.5L engines. Group 2.7L-110 shows engine identification. Figures 2.7L-210 through 2.7L-610 cover cylinder head, block, crankshaft, camshafts, and timing belt cover. For the 3.2L and 3.5L engines, you have the same level of detail under Group 9 for engine mounts (Fig. 9-110, 9-120, 9-130). If you’re ordering a timing belt kit, the part numbers for the 2.7L timing belt cover and tensioner are there. That’s the difference between ordering blind and knowing exactly which Mopar number to give your parts guy.

VIN Plate Decoding: Not Just a Parts Counter Trick

Page 1 of this manual has the full VIN decoding table. Position 5 tells you the vehicle line: C for Chrysler LHS, D for Chrysler Concorde or Dodge Intrepid, E for Chrysler 300M. Position 8 gives the engine – G for 3.5L, J for 3.2L, R for 2.7L. Model year is position 10: W for 1998, X for 1999. If you’re swapping a powertrain control module, you need to know which single board engine controller (Fig. 8-705) matches your engine. This table keeps you from cross-pollinating parts between the 2.7L and 3.5L cars. For less than the price of a good scan, you get the factory decoding key.

OEM vs. Aftermarket: Why This 403-Page Document Beats Generic

Aftermarket manuals cut corners. They might show a generic strut assembly that fits ten platforms and call it close enough. This DaimlerChrysler factory technical manual gives you the exact Mopar part numbers, alternative V-Line parts, and the suspension sales codes that tell you which spring group (ZAC through ZRF) is on the car. The Group 8 electrical section covers starters, alternators, modules, relays, sensors, switches, horns, battery tray, lamps, wiring repair, and spark plugs – all with LH-specific diagrams. If you’re diagnosing a no-start on a 1998 Intrepid with the 2.7L, the engine sensors (Fig. 8-605) and the wiring diagrams (Fig. 8-1205, 8-1305, 8-1405, 8-1505) are in this book. No aftermarket PDF gives you that.

Does this manual cover the 1999 model year?

Yes. The VIN decoding includes model year W for 1998 and X for 1999.

Where do I find the torque spec for the strut nut?

Torque values are specified in the service procedures, not in this parts-and-illustration manual. Use this manual to identify the correct nut (M14x2.00, item 5 in Fig. 2-110) and then refer to the factory service manual for the torque.

Can I bleed the ABS brakes using this manual?

The manual shows the Hydraulic Control Unit Anti-lock Brakes (Fig. 5-410) but does not include the bleeding procedure. You will need a scan tool to cycle the ABS valves. This manual helps you identify the components and their part numbers, but the step-by-step bleeding sequence is in the separate service manual. For a 1998 LH with BR3 brakes, you also need the correct scan tool – this manual won’t give you the diagnostic steps.

Is this a digital access?

Yes. You receive the complete 403-page PDF after purchase.

You don’t need another manual that fudges the details. You need the factory source – the same 403-page document the dealer techs used when these cars were new. Whether it’s a front suspension job, brake overhaul, or electrical diagnosis, having the OEM part numbers and assembly views in your hand cuts the guesswork out. If the car is an LH platform (Intrepid, 300M, Concorde, LHS), this is the technical manual that pays for itself on the first strut replacement. For more LH platform documentation, check the DaimlerChrysler Intrepid 300M Concorde 2002 Technical Manual and the DaimlerChrysler VIN Plate Decoding Manual. The VIN plate information is also detailed in DaimlerChrysler VIN Plate Decoding Information. For an overview of OEM documentation standards, see Automotive Industry Overview. You can also reference Automotive Industry Overview for industry context. Stop wasting time searching forums. Access the Factory Manual and get the real specs.