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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Brougham, Caprice, Custom Cruiser & Roadmaster -> CONDENSER, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Recover refrigerant from A/C system, then remove radiator.
  • Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser, and plug open fitti...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Types 1 & 2 -> Brake Service -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8 GAS

REMOVAL
  • Raise and support rear of 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. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap axle flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
  • Using brake spring pliers or equivalent, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Fig. and . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during installation.
  • Remove brake hold-down springs with suitable tool.
  • Lift actuating lever, th...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 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 strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark position of shaft in relation to pinion flange for reassembly.
  • Remove straps securing universal joint to pinion flange, then disconnect shaft from flange. Tape bearing cups to universal joint to prevent loss of ne...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7 V8 GAS

If shims are required between starter and engine block, they should be placed in their original location during installation.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter to engine brace and starter ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

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: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic LTZ 5.0 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 FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Using suitable 1/2 inch ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 Chevrolet Caprice cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Diagram for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice  5.7 V8 GASEngine Diagram for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Solenoid
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Starter Solenoid
  • Starter Motor
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  • Tailgate Lock Sense Switch Diagram for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice  5.0 V8 GASTailgate Lock Sense Switch Diagram for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Tailgate Lock Sense Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Chevrolet Caprice cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Chevrolet Caprice  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Convenience Center
  • Ashtray Lamp
  • Audio Alarm Module
  • 1992 Chevrolet Caprice  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Position Switch
  • LH Backup Lamp
  • RH Backup Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Chevrolet Caprice cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement - Diagnosis
    Vehicle: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Chevrolet Caprice AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 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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