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1990 GMC S15 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-2002 Chevrolet & GMC S & T Series & Oldsmobile Bravada
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> BRAKE PAD, Replace -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS
REMOVAL
- Remove caliper assembly as outlined above.
- Remove inboard pad with retainer spring. Dislodge outboard pad and position caliper on the front suspension so the brake hose will not support the weight of the caliper.
- Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of the caliper.
- Remove four rubber bushings from the grooves in each of the caliper ears.
INSTALLATION
- Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with Delco Silicone Lube or equivalent.
- Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper ears. Position the sleeve so that the end toward the pad is flush...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 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 Pickup 2.8 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 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.
- Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
- Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.
- Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.
- Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
- Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque front propeller shaft flange to front axl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 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 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warn...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 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 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS
- Place a suitable tool on tensioner pulley axis bolt.
- Rotate tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
LH Side Of Instrument Cluster Diagram for 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 GMC S15 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 GMC S15 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 S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 GMC S15 Pickup 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 GMC S15 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 GMC S15 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 S15 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 S15 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 S15 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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