This OEM 1959 Chrysler & Imperial Shop Manual Supplement is a high-quality, authorized, licensed reproduction of the original shop manual published by Chrysler Corporation.

NOTE: THIS MANUAL IS A SUPPLEMENT AND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH the 1958 Chrysler and Imperial Service Manual (D-16350). For details on that manual, please click here...1958 Chrysler & Imperial Shop Manual. This 1959 Chrysler & Imperial Shop Manual Supplement includes ONLY information regarding changes and improvements affecting the servicing of the new 1959 models.

When you're ready to get to work on your classic 1959 Mopar, you're going to want to be armed with the knowledge to get the jobs done. You'll find it here in this service manual. It's loaded with tables, black and white photographs, sectional views with arrows leading to text descriptions showing each component, belt routing diagrams, wiring diagrams, exploded-view illustrations and others. These visual aids have been combined with detailed written instructions. With these tools, you'll be ready to tackle projects on your vintage Mopar from minor to major.

Areas addressed in this book are: general specifications, suspension, rear axle, brakes, accessory belt drives, cooling system, electrical system, engine, fuel and exhaust system, frame, steering, transmission, universal joints and propeller shaft, wheels and tires, body and sheet metal-Town and Country models, lubrication, radio, heater and air conditioning.

Chrysler offered up high-tech levels of comfort in 1959. The True-Level Torsion Aire system was a fancy suspension set-up which offered a constant rear height and better ride quality. Find out all about the operation, maintenance and service in this manual. Do you need the data and specifications on the 383 cubic inch V-8, or perhaps the 413 cubic inch power plant? You'll find it all here. It tells you all kinds of details. For instance, this book lets you know that the material on the V-8 exhaust valves is nitrogen treated manganese chromium-nickel steel. With regards to the valve springs on the V-8s, you'll find that the correct spec for load when compressed to (valve closed) is 1.860"@ 95 -105 lbs. This shop manual describes the new V-8 engine as "one of the finest, most efficient engines to be designed by Chrysler Engineering. It contains many weight reducing features." It goes on to say, "The engine has 10 : 1 compression ratio, is equipped with a dual carburetor on the Windsor Model (MC-1), and a 4-barrel carburetor on all other models, and uses premium fuel. The engine has exceptional smoothness and performance throughout the entire speed range." Be sure to get and keep your engine running at top performance by following the maintenance and service instructions in this guide.

MODELS COVERED:

• 1959 Chrysler Imperial
• 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown
• 1959 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
• 1959 Chrysler New Yorker
• 1959 Chrysler Saratoga
• 1959 Chrysler Windsor

This factory-written shop manual is perfect for service, repairs, restoration and rebuild projects. Clear illustrations and photos show exploded views, as well as component details, plus specifications on engine data, engine torque carburetion and more.