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

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 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 ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

The caliper has a single piston and is mounted to the support bracket by two mounting bolts, Figs. through . The caliper assembly slides on the two mounting bolts. Upon brake application, fluid pressure against the piston forces the inboard s...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Electra (1985-90), Park Avenue (1991-98), LeSabre (1999-86), DeVille (1985-05), CTS, DTS, Fleetwood (1985-92), 88 (1999-86), 98 (1985-96), LSS, Regency, Bonneville (1987-05) & STS (2005-06)
Vehicle: 1999 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove axle nut and washer.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
  • Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt tension by rotating drive belt tensioner counterclockwise using a suitable breaker bar.
  • Remo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Driver Information Center -> LSS, 1994-96 Eighty-Eight & Ninety-Eight
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

The Driver Information Center Display, Fig. , is located on the instrument panel. When the ignition is turned on, the display will go through a system inspection while the message "Monitored Systems OK" is displayed. If no fault conditions are detected, the screen returns to the mode displayed before the ignition was turned Off.

There are four buttons that control the functions of the driver information center:

  • The MODE button, when pressed, cycles through a series of displays in the following order:
    • ECON--Average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy.
    • F...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant.
  • Remove upper fan mounting bolts.
  • Remove upper radiator panel.
  • Remove coolant hoses from radiator and coolant recovery tank hose from radiator neck.
  • Dis...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove the battery.
  • Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
  • Remove the supercharger belt from...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

Center Front Of Vehicle Diagram for 1996 Oldsmobile LSS  3.8 V6 GASCenter Front Of Vehicle Diagram for 1996 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Forward Discriminating Sensor
  • LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile LSS  3.8 V6 GASLH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Idle Air Control Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

    1998 Oldsmobile LSS  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heater And A/C Control Assembly
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • A/C Compressor Relay
  • A/C Pressure Sensor
  • 1996 Oldsmobile LSS  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Seat Assembly
  • LH Seat Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: LOW VOLTAGE DISPLAY ON IP GAUGE, LIGHTS DIM AT STOP LIGHTS, BATTERY DISCHARGED, NO START, SLOW CRANKING, DIM LIGHTS AT IDLE, LOW GENERATOR OUTPUT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Starting Problems
  • Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: ENGINEERING INFORMATION (EI) PROCESS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES

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