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1997 Buick Park Avenue CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Control Assembly, Replace -> ECC System -> Except LeSabre & Park Avenue -> LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Manual A/C
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
Manual A/C
Except LeSabre & Park Avenue
- Remove dash panel trim panel to expose control unit attaching screws.
- Remove control unit attaching screws, then slowly pull unit out of dash panel.
- Disconnect vacuum and electrical connections, then disconnect temperature control cable.
- Reverse procedure to install.
LeSabre & Park Avenue
- Remove outer lower righthand accessory trim plate by prying gently.
- Remove lower righthand accessory trim plate attaching screws, then trim plate.
- Remove control unit attachi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Overhaul -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type
This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.
AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type
This brake booster is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.
Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Overhaul
Disassemble
- Attach holding fixture tool No. J-22805-01, or equivalent, to front of booster, then mount fixture in vise. Mounting holes of holding fixture may have to be elongated toward inside in order to accommodate booster master cylinder studs.
- Scribe matching marks between front and rear booster shells to aid assembling.
- R...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Electra (1985-90), Park Avenue (1991-98), LeSabre (1999-86), DeVille (1985-05), CTS, DTS, Fleetwood (1985-92), 88 (1999-86), 98 (1985-96), LSS, Regency, Bonneville (1987-05) & STS (2005-06)
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove axle nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
When removing starter, note if any shims are used between starter and mounting surface. If shims are found, reinstall in original locations.
If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after engine...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove upper fan mounting bolts.
- Remove upper radiator panel.
- Remove coolant hoses from radiator and coolant recovery tank hose from radiator neck.
- Dis...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove the battery.
- Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
- Remove the supercharger belt from...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Doors Diagram for 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Buick Park Avenue 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 1997 Buick Park Avenue 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 1997 Buick Park Avenue 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 1997 Buick Park Avenue 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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