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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Removal

Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
Remove inboard pad with retainer spring.
Remove outboard pad and position caliper on front suspension so brake hose will not support weight of caliper.
Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of caliper.
Remove four rubber bushings from grooves in each of caliper ears.

Installation

Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with lubricant part No. 19010909, or equivalent.
Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper e...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Diesel Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Normal Service

Repl...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

Front

Front, All Except NP8 Axle

Raise and support vehicle.
Remove front differential carrier shield, if used.
Reference mark relationship of propeller shaft to front axle and transfer case flange.
Remove bolts and retainers from front axle.
Remove bolts and retainers from transfer case.
Remove propeller shaft. When removing propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ears or using a tool between yoke and universal joint. If propeller shaft is removed by using such means, injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of joint.
Compress propeller...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove air inlet duct, as required.
Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
Remove accessory drive belt using s...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Water In Fuel Or Drain Fuel Filter Warning Lamp -> Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

The Water In Fuel indicator should light when excessive water has entered the fuel system. As the fuel filter becomes plugged, a low pressure sensor activates the lamp. The lamp should light during engine starting as a bulb inspection. Once the engine has started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp is lit intermittently, drain fuel filter. If lamp remains lit, drain fuel filter. If the lamp still remains on after fuel filter has been drained, replace fuel filter. If lamp is lit dur...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS

Inlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing crossover assembly.
Remove hose from thermostat housing crossover assembly.
Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
Disconnect heater outlet hose ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a ^1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Center Of Engine Diagram for 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:

Fuel Pump Oil Pressure Switch

Lower Center Of I/P Diagram for 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:

Interior Lamp Control Module

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Chime Module

Flasher

Fog Lamp Relay

Daytime Running Lamps Relay

1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Convenience Center

Cargo Lamp Switch

Cargo Lamp

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup 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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