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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Drive Belt Data -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1992-95
Vehicle: 1995 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Vandura 7.4 V8 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Be sure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, it must be bled first, as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect and tighten forward brake pipe at...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Late 1986-06 Chevrolet & GMC G Series w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 1998 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1990 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Vandura 5.7 V8 GAS

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark rear universal joint to drive shaft flange.
  • Remove retaining bolts and clamps.
  • Remove propeller shaft from pinion drive flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft from transmission/transfer case.
  • Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure bearing caps do not separate from U-Joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks made during removal.
    • Torque yoke retainer bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
Two Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Suppor...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Rally 7.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter to engine brace and heat shields, if equipped.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts and lower ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Diesel Engine Water In Fuel Or Drain Fuel Filter Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL

The "Water in Fuel" indicator will light when excessive water has entered the fuel system. A low pressure sensor activates the lamp as the fuel filter becomes plugged. The lamp will light during engine starting as a bulb check.

Once engine has started, the lamp should go Off. If the lamp is lit intermittently or remains lit, drain fuel filter. If the lamp still remains On after fuel filter has been drained, replace fuel filter. If lamp is lit during high speed opera...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Rally 5.7 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Battery Junction Block Diagram for 1992 GMC G35/G3500 VAN  6.2 V8 DIESELBattery Junction Block Diagram for 1992 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-100
  • Splice S-172
  • Splice S-173
  • Splice S-174
  • Splice S-175
  •  Diagram for 1994 GMC G35/G3500 VAN  5.7 V8 GAS Diagram for 1994 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-404
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1994 GMC G35/G3500 VAN  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Blower Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • High Blower Relay
  • 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Starter Relay
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Blower Motor
  • Fuel Pump Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: TEMPORARY CHANGES TO TECHLINE ESI APPLICATIONS
    Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMISSION - IMPORTANCE OF GM PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODED PARTS
    Vehicle: 1988 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC G35/G3500 VAN 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 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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