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and truck repair procedures including engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins,
auto body work guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement
procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions,
parts removal and install procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement
instructions, a/c system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Oil Charge -> 1992 Colt & Summit -> 1992 Colt Vista & Summit Wagon Compressor -> 1993 Colt & Summit -> 1993 Probe -> Abrupt Loss Of Refrigerant -> Capri -> Cherokee, Comanche & Wrangler -> Chrysler Corp. -> Concorde, Intrepid & Vision -> D/W 150-350 & Ramcharger -> Dakota & Rear Wheel Drive Van -> Except Capri, Festiva & 1993 Probe -> Except Colt, Colt Vista, Concorde, Intrepid, Laser, Monaco, Premier, Stealth, Summit, Summit Wagon, Talon & Vision -> Festiva -> Ford FX-15 Axial 10 Cylinder Compressor -> Ford Motor Company -> Front Wheel Drive Van -> General Motors Corp. -> Grand Cherokee -> Laser & Talon -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Monaco & Premier -> Nippondenso 10P13 Compressor -> Nippondenso 10P15 Series Compressors -> Nippondenso 6P148 Compressors -> Non Leak Condition -> Passenger Cars -> Ram 50 -> Saturn -> Stealth
Vehicle: 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
General Motors Corp.
Passenger Cars
Non Leak Condition
- Discharge system, then measure amount of oil collected in discharge container. If more than 1/2 ounce of oil is collected when discharging system, an equal amount of new refrigeration oil must be added to the system.
- Remove defective components. Drain and measure oil remaining in compressor or accumulator, if removed.
- Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component as follows:
- On HR-6, HR100T/HR110T, R-4, V5 and Prizm compressors, drain oil from old compresso...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1990 Bonneville, DeVille, Eighty-Eight, Electra, Fleetwood, Ninety-Eight, Park Avenue & 6000 (Teves Type) -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
The purpose of this Teves anti-lock brake system, is to prevent wheel lockup under heavy brake application.
The anti-lock function is desirable because a vehicle which is stopped without locking the wheels will normally sto...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstice, Vibe & 2004-06 Malibu & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.6 L4 GAS
On Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstic...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8 V6 GAS
Clamp only the narrow forged portion of the yoke in the vise. Failure to heed caution may result in damage.
- Remove axle shaft.
- Remove bearing cap retaining snap rings. Saturate the bearing caps with penetrating oil prior to removal.
- Place socket (receiver) with inside diameter larger than bearing cap against yoke and perimeter of bearing cap to be removed.
- Pla...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Acura RL 3.7 V6 GAS
If the TPMS indicator begins to flash for approximately one minute and then stays On, a problem in the TPMS system is indicated. A CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message will also appear in the multi-information display.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts and plug securing lefthand engine undercover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove alternator electrical connectors from back of alternator.
- Remove bolt securing wiring harness bracket then set bracket aside.
- Remove A/C compressor bolts from A/C bracket. Do...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 L4 GAS
On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 18,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2004-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Push inward at each side of the g...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 5.7 V8 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Impala 3.4 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly, then drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove engine strut upper brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut and brace rearward.
- Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and clamps.
- Disconnect cooling fan elect...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Lincoln Town CAR Cartier 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
- Lift old belt over alternator p...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS
Component location diagrams for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Passenger's Seat Diagram for 2005 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2007 BMW M6 5.0 V10 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1986+ domestic and 1990+ imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7 V8 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
OEM TSB listings for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: DIAGN PROCED WHEN A/C REFRIG LEAK CANNOT BE FOUND Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FLUSH AND FLOW TEST ESSENTIAL TOOL J 45096 TRANSFLOW - REVISED Vehicle: 1988 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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