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1990 Chevrolet V3500 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-95 Chevrolet & GMC C & K, G, P & R & V Series
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Removal -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> EXCEPT TRACKER & 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> TRACKER
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
EXCEPT TRACKER & 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual truck chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
- Using brake spring pliers or equivalent, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Figs. through . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during ins...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 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 V3500 Pickup 7.4 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS
Front
Front, All Except NP8 Axle
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front differential carrier shield, if used.
- Reference mark relationship of propeller shaft to front axle and transfer case flange.
- Remove bolts and retainers from front axle.
- Remove bolts and retainers from transfer case.
- Remove propeller shaft. When removing propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ears or using a tool between yoke and universal joint. If propeller shaft is removed by using such means, injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of joint.
- Compress propeller...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Water In Fuel Or Drain Fuel Filter Warning Lamp -> Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL
The Water In Fuel indicator should light when excessive water has entered the fuel system. As the fuel filter becomes plugged, a low pressure sensor activates the lamp. The lamp should light during engine starting as a bulb inspection. Once the engine has started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp is lit intermittently, drain fuel filter. If lamp remains lit, drain fuel filter. If the lamp still remains on after fuel filter has been drained, replace fuel filter. If lamp is lit dur...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
EGR Valve Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Chevrolet V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Chevrolet V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 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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