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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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I have 3 1998 Service Manuals.


I've looked in the Table of Contents in each one for a reference to the Active Handling and can't find one. Was this option available in 1998?

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Available in 1999 model year.

I've heard from "someone somewhere" that it was available VERY late in 1998 production.
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Yes, it was available on the 98. My build date was June 98 and came with active handling.
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Try looking under the brakes section. It will be referred to as JL4.

Contrary to the other posts, the reality is Active Handling was available early in the 1998 calendar year (mid-production). It was introduced as a part of the Pace Car package. Over 5000 cars had it installed in 98 production.
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Yes, introduced in 98 as an option and made standard in 2000.
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Actually, Generation II Active Handling became standard for 2001s.
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