The service and repair manual for the 1998 Volvo ACL — 12.1L and 10.5L and 14.6L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 10.8L I6 and 12.7L I6 and 10.0L I6 and 11.1L I6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 12.1L 10.5L 14.6L I6 — 893 cu in, turbocharged 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged 10.8L I6 — 661 cu in, turbocharged 12.7L I6 — 774 cu in 10.0L I6 — 611 cu in, turbocharged 11.1L I6 — 677 cu in |
| Trims | ACL64T Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional · ACL84 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional · ACL64 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional · ACL42 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional · ACL64 Straight Truck - Low Tilt |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 4 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 ACL
- Parking Brake · 00V002002The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Air — antilock · 00V232003This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or mor.
- Wheels — rim · 98V120001This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
- Steering — linkages · 98V297000This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Suspension — front › springs › air suspension › lines and fittings · 98V255000This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Volvo has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 1998 ACL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 ACL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 ACL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 12.1L and 10.5L and 14.6L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 10.8L I6 and 12.7L I6 and 10.0L I6 and 11.1L I6 across the ACL64T Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional, ACL84 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional, ACL64 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional, ACL42 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional, ACL64 Straight Truck - Low Tilt trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1998 ACL problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 ACL, covering parking brake, service brakes, air, wheels. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 1998 ACL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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