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1997 Buick Skylark CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Types 1 & 2 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 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, Figs. and . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during installation.
- Remove brake hold-down springs with suitable tool.
- Lift actuating lever, ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Skylark (1986-98), Somerset (1985-87), Achieva, Calais & Grand Am (1985-98)
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 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 remover t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Disconnect oil/air separator hose, then vacuum harn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 3.1 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove right side electric cooling fan.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
- R...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
- Remove belt guard, if equipped.
- Lift or rotate tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Buick Skylark cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
RH Front Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Buick Skylark cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Buick Skylark cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Buick Skylark 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 Skylark 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 Skylark 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 Skylark 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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