This comprehensive Chrysler Valiant CM Parts Manual provides an extensive guide to all parts for the 1978-1981 model years. The manual includes detailed exploded diagrams, part descriptions, and part numbers for every component, ensuring accurate identification and ordering. It covers a wide range of models including sedans and wagons, offering complete coverage for the CM series. The manual is organized into chapters covering a comprehensive range of components, including information, option codes, parts packages, accessories, front suspension, rear axle, handbrake, brakes, clutch, cooling, electrical, engine, exhaust, fenders, sheet metal, bumper bars, tools, fuel, hood, propeller shaft, rear suspension, steering, transmission, wheels, hubs, drums, body, heater, air conditioner, emission control, and numerical indexes. With over 425 pages, you'll find everything you need to maintain and repair your Chrysler Valiant CM.

## The Chrysler Valiant CM: A Lasting Legacy of Australian Automotive Engineering

The Chrysler Valiant CM, produced from 1978 to 1981, represents a pivotal point in the history of Australian car manufacturing. Following the success of the earlier CL and CJ models, the CM arrived with a renewed focus on fuel efficiency, a response to the global energy crisis of the 1970s. While retaining the familiar Valiant design language, the CM introduced a range of new engines, namely the 2.6-liter "slant-six" and the 3.7-liter "slant-six," offering improved fuel economy and performance. The CM's bodywork, while still featuring the boxy, squared-off aesthetics prevalent in the era, received a subtle facelift, incorporating new front and rear bumpers, grille design, and updated interior trim. It was available in a plethora of body styles, including sedans, wagons, and hardtops, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences.

The CM marked a significant shift for the Chrysler Valiant in Australia. The introduction of the 2.6-liter "slant-six" engine, a smaller and more fuel-efficient option, aligned with the growing demand for economical vehicles. This move proved successful, establishing the Valiant CM as a reliable and practical choice for Australian families. Despite its fuel-conscious design, the CM maintained its reputation for durability and ruggedness, qualities that had endeared the Valiant to Australian drivers for decades. The CM, however, marked the last generation of the Valiant before the nameplate was retired in 1981, paving the way for the arrival of the Chrysler "K-car" platform in Australia. While the Valiant CM may not have been as visually captivating as its predecessors, it solidified the model's legacy as a dependable and enduring symbol of Australian automotive ingenuity.