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

Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> 2.0L/4-121 Engine -> 2.2L/4-134 & 2.3L/4-138 Engines -> 2.2L/4-134 Engine -> 2.3L/4-138 VIN 3 & D Engine -> 2.3L/4-138 VIN A Engine -> 3.1L/V6-192 Engine -> 5.7L/V8-350 (VIN J) Engine -> 5.7L/V8-350 (VIN P) Engine -> ACHIEVA, GRAND AM & SKYLARK -> AURORA -> BERETTA & CORSICA -> BONNEVILLE -> CAMARO & FIREBIRD -> CAPRICE, IMPALA SS & ROADMASTER -> CAVALIER & SUNFIRE -> CENTURY, CUTLASS CIERA & CUTLASS CRUISER -> Coolant Fan -> COOLING FAN -> CORVETTE -> CUTLASS SUPREME, GRAND PRIX & REGAL -> DEVILLE -> EIGHTY EIGHT & NINETY EIGHT -> ELDORADO & SEVILLE -> FLEETWOOD (RWD) -> Less Heavy Duty Cooling System -> LUMINA & MONTE CARLO -> METRO -> PARK AVENUE & LESABRE -> PRIMARY (LEFT) FAN -> PRIZM -> RIVIERA -> SECONDARY (RIGHT) FAN -> SUNBIRD -> Thermo Switch -> With Base Cooling System -> With Heavy Duty Cooling System -> With V03 & V08 Heavy Duty Cooling Capacity
Vehicle: 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Cruiser S 3.3 V6 GAS

ACHIEVA, GRAND AM & SKYLARK

COOLING FAN
2.3L/4-138 VIN A Engine
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect electrical connector and wiring harness from fan motor and fan frame.
  • Remove cooling fan mounting bolt and fan assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
2.3L/4-138 VIN 3 & D Engine
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle and suitably support.
  • Remove right front wheel.
  • Remove bolt from lower torque axis mount.
  • Remove fan mounting bolt.
  • Disconnect electr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International 2.3 L4 GAS

BRAKE DRUMS

Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Mi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Century (1982-05), Regal, Celebrity, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser & 6000 2.5L, 2.8L MFI, 3.1L, 3.3L & 3.8L Engines
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 2.5 L4 GAS

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Oldsmobile 98 Regency 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 shaft nut and washer.
  • Remove brake caliper from steering knuckle and suspend caliper assembly.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly, then stabilizer shaft or link from control arm.
  • Remove ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Remove drive axle from transaxle using axle shaft remover tool No. J-33008, a...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile 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 Oldsmobile cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Alero 3.4 V6 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS

Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be reinstalled in their original location during installation.

If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims unt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1998-2005 Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Venture & 2002-03 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

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.

  • Open the instrument panel compartment door.
  • Remove the door located at the rear of the instrument panel compartment.
  • Open the A/C and heater module access door, Fig. .
  • Remove the first cabin air filter through the A/C and heater module access...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2001-03 Aurora
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Turn ignition On.
  • Press SELECT righthand button until OIL LIFE % appears.
  • Press and hold RESET button for a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 3.1 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat bypass pipe using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat bypass pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at thermostat bypass pipe using hose clamp pliers.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose from thermostat bypass pipe.
  • Reposition heater core outlet hose clamp at heater core usin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Release belt tension, then remove belt from power steering and alternator pulleys.
  • Twist belt to get between tensioner and front cover, then between power steering pulley and engine mount bracket.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Turn wheel to extreme right and remove righthand splash shield.
  • Remove belt from crankshaft and air conditioning compressor pulleys. Twist belt to get between idler pulley and engine mount bracket.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Twisting new belt to get pa...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva  3.1 V6 GASRear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Electronic Brake Control Relay
  • Engine Harness
  • Splice S-102
  • Splice S-140
  • Front LH Side of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.8 V6 GASFront LH Side of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Enable Relay
  • Connector C-34
  • Connector C-35
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

    1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Solenoid
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Starter Assembly
  • 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fog Light Relay
  • Panel Dimmer Switch
  • LH/RH Fog Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • 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
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Oldsmobile AUTOMOBILES

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