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1990 Chevrolet Cavalier CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> Chevrolet Beretta & Corsica & 1990-2002 Cavalier & Pontiac Sunbird & Sunfire
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> GENERAL INSPECTION -> ADJUSTER MECHANISM -> BACKING PLATE -> BRAKE DRUMS -> BRAKE LININGS & SPRINGS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 3.1 V6 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 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 3.1 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 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 ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical connections to alternator.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitabl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 3.1 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water pump bypass tube.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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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