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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Types 1 & 2 -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Inspect components for damage or wear. Replace as necessary.
- Inspect wheel cylinder boots for tears, cuts or heat damage. Replace as necessary.
- On type 1 brakes, remove wheel cylinder links. If fluid spills from boot center hole, replace wheel cylinder.
- On type 2 brakes, use a small screwdriver to pry center hole of boot away from piston. If fluid spills from center hole, replace wheel cylinder.
- On all types, light fluid coatings on piston within cylinder is considered normal.
- Inspect backing plate for evidence of axle seal leakage.
- Inspect backing plate attaching bolts, and ensure they ar...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 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 rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove air inlet duct to throttle body.
- Remove top starter bolt, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GAS
- Drain and recover engine coolant in a suitable container.
- Remove hood latch support from mounting plate.
- Remove both headlamp assemblies.
- Remove radiator mounts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect forward discriminating sensor electrical connector.
- Remove cooling fan assembly.
- Remove lower radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove lower transaxle oil cooler li...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Center Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Chevrolet Cavalier 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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