Auto Parts Search
1997 GMC Safari CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
Automotix DIY provides automotive consumers and do it yourselfers; the most comprehensive repair information about 1997 GMC Safari car and truck
repair procedures including GMC engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
your GMC Safari automobile. Try the Automotix DIY solution today!
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> Astro, Bravada, Safari & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> Diesel Engine -> G & P Series -> Gasoline Engine -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
G & P Series
Gasoline Engine
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove accessory drive belts as equipped and the fan.
- Disconnect all hoses from water pump.
- Remove alternator upper and lower mounting braces, if necessary.
- Remove pump attaching bolts and remove water pump, Figs. through .
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque water pump attaching bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
Diesel Engine
- Disconnect batteries.
- Remove fan and fan shroud and, drain radiator.
- Remove A/C hose bracket nuts (if equ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Siphon brake fluid out of master cylinder until fluid level is approximately 1/3 full, this will prevent fluid overflow when caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Push piston back into its bore using suitable C-clamp, Fig. .
- Remove two caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off of rotor.
Rear
Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of wheel to hub for installation reference.
- Remove wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting bolt and disconnect brake hose fitting from caliper. Discard gaskets and plug brake h...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1992-05 Astro & Safari Vans -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ever...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Front
The driveline components in this vehicle are factory system-balanced. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation. Observe the position of all the driveline components. Accurately mark the relationship of the components before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were before removal. Follow the specifications, the torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly in order to maint...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct.
- Remove heater hose brace bolt from rear of alternator.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bol...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.
Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
- Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
- Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine & Front Center Of Dash Wiring Diagram for 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Front Interior Wiring Diagram for 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
|
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
|
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GMC Safari 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 Safari 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 Safari 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 Safari 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
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1997 GMC Safari SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
| More parts |
| Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
 Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams,
diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer
service bulletins, and OEM Part
numbers of your 1997 GMC Safari vehicle.
|
| Access the Complete guide! |
