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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) -> Except G, R, P & V Models -> G, R, P & V Models -> ISOLATION/DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY -> SPEED SENSOR -> SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU)

Do not touch electrical connections and pins or allow them to come into contact with brake fluid.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors from ECU.
  • Pry up tab at rear of ECU and remove unit toward front of vehicle.
  • Slide unit into bracket until tab locks into hole.
  • Inspect electrical connectors for brake fluid contamination, clean with alcohol as needed, then connect electrical connectors to ECU.

ISOLATION/DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY

  • Disconnect brake lines from control valve, the plug lines and open fittings.
  • Remove bolts (25) securing...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-95 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Replace every 60,000 miles

Severe Service

Rep...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 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 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 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 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 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 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Convenience Center Diagram for 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GASConvenience Center Diagram for 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Radio Receiver
  • Connector C252
  • Connector C251
  • Connector C242
  • Connector C245
  • LH Side Of Passenger Compartment Diagram for 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESELLH Side Of Passenger Compartment Diagram for 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Safety Belt Retractor Switch
  • Connector C258
  • Connector C259
  • Connector C261
  • Connector C262
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • A/C Pressure Cycling Switch
  • Headlamps Switch
  • A/C Air Inlet Valve Motor Pressure Switch
  • Panel & Interior Lamps Control Switch
  • 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Electronic Spark Timing Distributor
  • Distributor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 GMC C1500 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 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 GMC C1500 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 GMC C1500 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 GMC C1500 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 GMC C1500 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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