Factory service manuals (FSM) are the
manuals provided by manufacturers which cover the servicing, maintenance, and repair of their products. They are not designed for the general public, however they are created by manufacturers for use at their
OEM dealerships. Manufacturers have a team of technical engineers, writers and illustrators who compile information for these service manuals.
Some companies create
aftermarket repair manuals for the general public to purchase such as
Clymer Haynes and Triple M FZCO. These manuals are also generally available as online auto repair manuals.
Factory service manuals have seen the implementation of digitalization over the years. Factory service manuals are generally the only source of information for manufacturers labor time guides. These are times that are generated through labor time studies that are used in warranty operations.
For vehicles, the following content are usually covered: body, frame & mounting, engine,
suspension,
driveline,
brake systems,
transmission
Transmission or transmit may refer to:
Science and technology
* Power transmission
** Electric power transmission
** Transmission (mechanical device), technology that allows controlled application of power
*** Automatic transmission
*** Manual tra ...
/
transaxle
A transaxle is single mechanical device which combines the functions of an automobile's transmission (mechanics), transmission, axle, and differential (mechanics), differential into one integrated assembly. It can be produced in both manual tra ...
,
clutch
A clutch is a mechanical device that allows an output shaft to be disconnected from a rotating input shaft. The clutch's input shaft is typically attached to a motor, while the clutch's output shaft is connected to the mechanism that does th ...
, chains,
exhaust
Exhaust, exhaustive, or exhaustion may refer to:
Law
* Exhaustion of intellectual property rights, limits to intellectual property rights in patent and copyright law
** Exhaustion doctrine, in patent law
** Exhaustion doctrine under U.S. law, i ...
, fuel, steering,
shocks,
climate control
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC ) is the use of various technologies to control the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an enclosed space. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. H ...
, instrumentation &
Warnings Systems, battery & charging systems, audio, lighting,
electrical distribution,
Anti Locking Braking System (ABS) and
wiring, as well as listing nut and bolt torque specs.
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