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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Service -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 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 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Separate alternator from mounting bracket.
  • Rem...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the war...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 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 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 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 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Of Engine Diagram for 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GASFront Of Engine Diagram for 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Fast Idle Solenoid
  • Cold Advance Control
  • Fuel Shutoff Valve
  • Connector C-117
  • LH Cowl Components Diagram for 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GASLH Cowl Components Diagram for 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Wiper Motor
  • Brake Pressure Warning Switch
  • Connector C-100
  • Connector C-142
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Anti-Lock Module
  • Brake Pressure Warning Switch
  • ALDL Connector
  • I/P Cluster Connector
  • Stop/TCC Switch
  • 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • LH Side Marker Lamp
  • RH Side Marker Lamp
  • Hazard Flasher
  • LH Park And Turn Signal Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 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 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 GMC 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 1991 GMC 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 1991 GMC 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 1991 GMC 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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