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

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Discharging System
Vehicle: 1992 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

Refrigerant-12 recovery stations cannot be used on Refrigerant-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery or recycli...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Tracker Brake Booster -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> ASSEMBLE -> DISASSEMBLE
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

DISASSEMBLE

  • Remove pushrod clevis and locknut.
  • Install brake booster to brake mounting fixture, Fig. . Ensure booster vacuum pipe is clear of mounting fixture base and the booster mounting nuts are not over tightened.
  • Turn fixture handle until No. 1 and No. 2 body tabs are aligned, Fig. .
  • Remove booster from fixture, then separate body No. 1 and No. 2. This step must be performed with care because there is spring pressure between body No. 1 and No. 2.
  • Remove booster piston spring, piston rod, boot, air cleaner and air cleaner separator from body No. 2.
  • Remove valve stopper key cush...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-03 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 miles

Severe Service

Rep...

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

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2000 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • Place the ignition switch in the Accy position.
  • Press the keyless entry transmitters lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds or use the scan tool and select Special Functions/Sensor Learn Mode Enable/Enable soft key. A horn chirp will sound indicating the mode has been enabled.
  • The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
  • Using GM tool No. J-46079 or equivalent, starting with the left front tire, hold...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Separate alternator from mount...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 FLEX

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3 V8 FLEX

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC G25/G2500 VAN Rally 6.2 V8 DIESEL

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove radiator hose inlet.
  • Remove radiator hose outlet.
  • Remove transmission oil cooler lines.
  • Remove overflow hose.
  • Remove ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

Cruise Control Components  Diagram for 1990 GMC Safari  4.3 V6 GASCruise Control Components Diagram for 1990 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Servo
  • Connector C171
  • Fog Lamp Diagram for 1991 GMC R2500 Suburban  7.4 V8 GASFog Lamp Diagram for 1991 GMC R2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Fog Lamp Switch
  • Connector C-183
  • Connector C-281A
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

    1990 GMC V2500 Suburban  6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1990 GMC V2500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antenna
  • Radio Receiver
  • Front Speaker
  • 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 GMC V1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Marker Lamp
  • Front Identification Lamps
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • 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
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES

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