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1990 GMC S15 Jimmy CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-2002 Chevrolet & GMC S & T Series & Oldsmobile Bravada
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> CLEARING CODES -> DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK -> DIAGNOSTIC TESTS -> READING CODES -> WIRING DIAGRAMS
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems."
DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK
Refer to Figs. and for diagnostic circuit checks.
READING CODES
Trouble codes may be read with the TECH 1 scanner or by jumping terminal "H " of the ALDL to terminal "A" of the ALDL while observing the flashing of the "Anti-Lock" warning lamp. The terminals must be jumped for a few seconds before the code will begin.""
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
[[table data]]CLEARING CODES
If the "Anti-Lock" warning lamp stays lit, the codes may be cleared with the TECH 1 scanner or by the following procedu...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Unlock steering column, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel assembly, then axle nut and washer.
- Support lower control arm, then remove lower shock absorber nut and bolt.
- Scribe all revolving driveshaft components in relation to connecting component to ensure correct balance upon assembly.
- Insert drift through opening in top of caliper into rotor cooler vanes to keep axle ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be installed in their original locations. After installation, if starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support front of vehicle.
- Raise vehicle half way to gain access to starter motor.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 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 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
- Remove belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy 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 S15 Jimmy 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 S15 Jimmy 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 S15 Jimmy 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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