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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) -> Except G, R, P & V Models -> G, R, P & V Models -> ISOLATION/DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY -> SPEED SENSOR -> SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION
Vehicle: 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU)

Do not touch electrical connections and pins or allow them to come into contact with brake fluid.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors from ECU.
  • Pry up tab at rear of ECU and remove unit toward front of vehicle.
  • Slide unit into bracket until tab locks into hole.
  • Inspect electrical connectors for brake fluid contamination, clean with alcohol as needed, then connect electrical connectors to ECU.

ISOLATION/DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY

  • Disconnect brake lines from control valve, the plug lines and open fittings.
  • Remove bolts (25) securing...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel dr...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter braces or heat shields, if equipped.
  • Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove at...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the war...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 GMC R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Servo   Diagram for 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GASServo Diagram for 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Servo Mounting
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor   Diagram for 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban  6.2 V8 DIESELVehicle Speed Sensor Diagram for 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1987 GMC R1500 Suburban  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1987 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Illumination
  • Fuel Gage
  • Temp Gage
  • Volt Meter
  • Check Engine Lamp
  • 1991 GMC R1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Switch
  • Motor Heater
  • Resistor Blower
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AC DELCO LOCATOR FOR EXCHANGE PRODUCTS
    Vehicle: 1988 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: CHEMICAL STAINING OF CHROME WHEELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban 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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