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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup 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 K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> General Motors Corp.
Vehicle: 1995 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> System Service -> 1992 -> 1993-95 -> Anti-Lock Pressure Valve (APV) -> Brake System Bleed -> C & K Series -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Electronic Control Unit (ECU) -> Isolation/Dump Valve Assembly -> Manual Bleeding -> Pressure Bleeding -> Vehicle Control Module (VCM) -> Vehicle Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS

Brake System Bleed

1992

Before bleeding the brakes, the front and rear displacement cylinder pistons must be returned to the top most position. Using a TECH 1 or equivalent scan tool, enter manual control function and apply the front and rear motors. Ensure enable relay is on.

Use only DOT 3 brake fluid from a clean and sealed container. Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid.

Pressure Bleeding
  • Remove master cylinder cover, ensure reservoir is properly filled.
  • Connect bleeder adapter tool No. J 35589, or equivalent, to master cylinder reservoir.
  • Connect bleeder adapter to pressure bleeding equipm...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-95 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Replace every 60,000 miles

Severe Service

Rep...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1992 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 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 GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect starter positive battery cable and wiring harness.
  • Remove starter motor from v...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS

This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 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...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 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 K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1997 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GASRear Of Engine Diagram for 1997 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Oil Pressure Switch
  • Engine Harness
  • Connector Knock Sensor
  • Lower LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GASLower LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • DRL Relay
  • Hazard Flasher
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Connector C-210
  • Connector C-218
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1993 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Door Lock Relay
  • LH Front Lock Motor
  • 1995 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Left Door Jamb Switch
  • Safety Belt Retractor Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC K1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 4T65-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM REVERSE SERVO COVER - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: BAT DRAIN/CNTRL MODULE - CONNECTION OF AMPMETER REV
    Vehicle: 1989 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Low, Dead Battery
  • Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC K1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 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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