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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE -> Assemble -> BENDIX TYPE -> CAST IRON TYPE -> COMPOSITE TYPE -> DELCO MORAINE TYPE -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> TRACKER MODELS
Vehicle: 1991 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

DELCO MORAINE TYPE

COMPOSITE TYPE

Refer to Figs. and when performing the following procedures.

Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
  • Remove fluid level switch and proportioner valve assembly, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet to remove primary and secondary pistons.
  • R...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup 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 V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC V3500 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: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter braces or heat shields, if equipped.
  • Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove attaching bolts, nuts and washers from starter mot...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

 Diagram for 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup  6.2 V8 DIESEL Diagram for 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  •  Diagram for 1991 GMC V3500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GAS Diagram for 1991 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-128
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 GMC V3500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Digital Ratio Adapter Controller
  • Assembly Line Diagnostic Link Connector
  • 1989 GMC V3500 Pickup  7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1989 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Coolant Temp Sensor
  • ESC Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM DEALER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1989 GMC V3500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: 5.0/5.7L - REVISED CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
    Vehicle: 1989 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 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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