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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> LeMans, Metro, Prizm & Storm -> COOLING SYSTEM BLEED
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

These engines do not require a specific bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, r...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Type 5 -> Adjustments -> PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT -> SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS

SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment is accomplished automatically by pulling the parking brake lever all the way up until a clicking sound can no longer be heard.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
  • Check that parking brake lever tra...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1988-92 Nova & Prizm 1.6L 4A-GE Engine
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain transaxle fluid.
  • Remove hub nut cap, then cotter pin, hub nut and washer.
  • Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove brake caliper from steering knuckle.
  • Disconnect control arm from steering knuckle.
  • Remove brake rotor.
  • Remove drive axle from hub assembly using a plastic hammer. If shaft is difficult to remove, use crankshaft gear puller (Tool No. J 25287) or equivalent.
  • R...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove rear cooling fan.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right and left splash shields.
  • Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.
  • Disconnect f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> Except Alero, Aurora, Intrigue, Toronado & 1992-98 Eighty-Eight & Ninety-Eight
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

When the engine oil life index has reached 10 or less, the Driver Information System display will indicate distance to oil change and sound a beep when ignition is turned on or to Accessory for the first time each day. When the engine oil life index has re...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
  • Remove coolant recovery reservoir cap and hoses.
  • Remove upper radiator hose at radiator, Fig. .
  • Remove lower radiator hose at thermostat housing.
  • Unclip oxygen sensor electrical connector from fan shroud.
  • Raise and properly support vehicle.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Remove lower radiator hose...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Rotate serpentine belt tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension from belt using a 3/8 drive socket wrench.
  • Remove serpentine belt from pulleys.

Installation

  • ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vacuum Switching Valve
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor
  • Igniter
  • Neutral Start Switch
  • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Switching Valve
  • Cold Start Fuel Injector
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

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

    1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Neutral Start Switch
  • Audio Alarm Module
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • ECT
  • 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Pump
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: INFORMATION ON USE OF DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1992 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 GEO Prizm 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 GEO Prizm 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 GEO Prizm 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 GEO Prizm 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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