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1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-95 Chevrolet & GMC C & K, G, P & R & V Series
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS -> DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK -> READING TROUBLE CODES -> WIRING DIAGRAMS
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems."
READING TROUBLE CODES
Trouble codes are accessed by connecting a jumper wire between terminals A and H of the underdash ALDL connector and observing the flashes of the brake warning lamp. Note the following when performing the Diagnostic Circuit Check to access trouble codes.
- When the terminals are jumped, count the number of short flashes starting from the initial long flash and including the long flash in the count.
- The count sequence will repeat as long as the ALDL connector terminals are jumped with the ignition on.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS
Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
Disassemble
- Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
- Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
- On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
- Disassemble snap rings by ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter braces or heat shields, if equipped.
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove at...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS
A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.
Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove inlet heater hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove inlet heater hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL
- Rotate tensioner to release belt tension, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a 5/8 inch socket placed on tensioner pulley.
- Remove drive belt.
- Route b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Radio Components Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 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 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 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 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 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 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 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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