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1990 GMC C1500 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> HYDRO-BOOST II -> BLEEDING BOOSTER -> CLEANING & INSPECTION -> DESCRIPTION -> DISASSEMBLE & ASSEMBLE
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 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 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-95 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS
Light Duty Emissions
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 miles
Severe Service
Rep...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 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 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Separate alternator from mounting bracket.
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL
A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.
Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove upper fan shroud.
- Remove radiator hose inlet.
- Remove radiator hose outlet.
- Remove transmission oil cooler lines.
- Remove overflow hose.
- Remove ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 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 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 LH Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 GMC C1500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 GMC C1500 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 1990 GMC C1500 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 1990 GMC C1500 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 1990 GMC C1500 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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