1995–1999 Ferrari F355 / 355 F1 Workshop Manual

• 800-page, three-volume PDF set — Volume 1: 356 pages; Volume 2: 222 pages; Volume 3: 222 pages. The material covers F355 Berlinetta, GTS, Spider, and 355 F1 configurations, with dated sections and revisions running from July 1994 through February 1999.
• Covers the F 129 B V8 from crankcase, cylinder liners, crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, and cylinder heads through camshaft and timing-belt installation, cylinder-head hydraulic testing, dry-sump lubrication, cooling, and accessory-drive service.
• Separates Bosch Motronic M2.7 and M5.2 procedures, including US and non-US layouts, SD-1 fault diagnosis, sensor and actuator checks, fuel-system testing, throttle-bank synchronization, idle setup, self-learning, secondary-air injection, and evaporative-emissions service.
• Follows both the conventional clutch/transaxle and the 355 F1 gearbox through removal, internal repair, shaft and differential setup, hydraulic bleeding, Power Unit and actuator service, actuator centering, TCU self-learning, and PIS/IO calibration.
• Details wheel-bearing replacement, suspension alignment, shock and spring work, electronic variable-damper diagnosis, Teves ABS MK II pressure and electrical testing, and Bosch 5.3 ABS SD-1 diagnosis and adjustment cycles.
• Includes Spider soft-top hydraulic repair and synchronization, airbag ECU/module replacement and SD-1 verification, plus climate-control component testing, compressor service, refrigerant-circuit maintenance, and functional checks.
• Electrical fault tracing is supported by multi-page wiring sheets, component legends, US-version differences, and an ignition/injection circuit variant valid from engine No. 38322.

How the Coverage Is Organized

Applicability is keyed to system version, body configuration, dated revision, and the stated engine-number break. The pages are presented in Italian, English, French, and German. Volume 1 centers on general data, engine work, Motronic engine management, and the conventional clutch/gearbox. Volume 2 adds the 355 F1 drivetrain, suspension, the October 1994 Teves MK II brake section, the May 1997 Bosch 5.3 section, and its February 1999 revision. Volume 3 carries body-variant and control information, Spider top service, 355 F1 control/display material, air conditioning, electrical service, and the wiring package.

The engine chapter is written for bench repair, not just routine maintenance. It covers cylinder-liner fit and projection, crankshaft and bearing inspection, piston/connecting-rod assembly, and cylinder-head and valve-guide work. Separate procedures handle hydraulic head testing, cam timing, belt installation, and final assembly checks. Lubrication pages show the delivery and scavenge circuits, dual-pump layout, oil tank, and crankcase-vapor recovery. The cooling chapter covers the pump, thermostat, and circuit routing. Its scope is internal engine build and system service; there is no standalone vehicle-level engine-removal chapter.

The standard transaxle material goes into synchronizers, the oil pump and pulse sensor, shaft runout, gear end float, axle shafts, pinion position, differential-bearing preload, and external controls. Longitudinal and plan section views support the overhaul work. The F1 post-replacement matrix states when Ferrari Tester procedures are required for clutch and shift-circuit bleeding, actuator centering, self-learning, market customization, PIS/IO calibration, and the new closed-clutch value. Diagnosis is grouped around TCU and sensor supply, hydraulic power, starting authorization, clutch actuation, and gear engagement.

Spider coverage goes well beyond top operation. It includes the hydraulic pump, primary and secondary cylinders, compensation and solenoid valves, hoses, oil-level checks, filling and bleeding, piston synchronization, and emergency operation. The airbag pages cover SD-1 checks, ECU and module replacement, harness limits, post-installation verification, and age-related module replacement guidance. HVAC material follows the Borletti heater/evaporator assembly and Diavia electronic controller through the R134a circuit, pressure-switch and condenser-fan control, compressor clutch/pulley service, sensors, actuators, and functional test charts.

Diagrams, Tools, and Reference Data

Named illustrations include the Motronic M2.7 system layout, F1 gearbox hydraulic scheme, variable-setting suspension adjustment system, Teves ABS MK II braking system, soft-top opening/closing wiring diagram, and cooling circuit and A/C system wiring diagram. Exploded service illustrations, connector/component legends, and diagnostic charts support the written procedures.

Ferrari tool tables identify equipment by code, including 95845000 / AM 104116 for the engine-block support, 95976177 / AV 106177 for the engine-timing reference, 95972731 / AV 2731 for gearbox-fork alignment, and 95976512 / CS 106512 for checking pinion position. Related pages carry component-specific torque tables, fluid capacities and approved-fluid data, hydraulic and fuel-system test specifications, electrical test values, wear and clearance limits, suspension geometry, and calibration data.

Two manual-specific cautions matter during repair. The clutch chapter says not to separate the Voith flywheel from its damper because the assembly is balanced as a unit; disturbing it can create a balance problem. The F1 section treats contamination from damaged hydraulic lines as a system-level risk because debris can damage the Power Unit and actuator and may force the lines and both units to be replaced together.

This set is strongest for powertrain, suspension, brakes, Spider top, HVAC, airbag/SRS, and electrical repair. It is not a body-collision manual and does not contain a standalone steering-rack overhaul section. Brake, F1, soft-top, A/C, airbag, engine, and transaxle work involves stored pressure, refrigerant, pyrotechnic devices, and heavy components; follow the manual’s isolation, depressurization, lifting, and bleeding precautions.