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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-2002 Chevrolet Astro & GMC Safari
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> HYDRO-BOOST II -> BLEEDING BOOSTER -> CLEANING & INSPECTION -> DESCRIPTION -> DISASSEMBLE & ASSEMBLE
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

DESCRIPTION

Hydro-Boost II is an hydraulically operated power brake booster. The hydraulic brake booster consists of an open center spool valve and an hydraulic cylinder combined into a single housing. The power steering pump provides the hydraulic fluid pressure to operate both the power brake booster and the power steering gear.

A dual master cylinder is bolted to the brake booster and is operated by a pushrod projecting from the booster cylinder bore.

The Hydro-Boost II also has an accumulator system which stores sufficient fluid under pressure to provide one power assisted brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1987-91 Astro & Safari Vans -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ever...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Disconnect regulator electrical connector.
  • Remove alternator front mounting bolts.
  • Remove alternator rear mounting bolt.
  • Remove alternat...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water pump inlet and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into tensioner pulley.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to rel...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

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

LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GASLH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Blower Resistor
  • Connector C100
  • Battery Junction Block
  • RH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GASRH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • RWAL Module
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Ground G100
  • Ground G101
  • Fusible Link B
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RWAL Module
  • Brake Pressure Warning Switch
  • Antilock Brake Valve
  • 1990 Chevrolet Astro  2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Fog Lamp
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • RH Fog Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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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