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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Delco LOC II -> General Service Precautions -> Radio Security System -> Theftlock
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Radio Security System
Theftlock
If the Theftlock system is active when battery power is interrupted, the customers security code must be entered to restore proper function of the radio. To unlock a secured radio after power loss, proceed as follows:
- "LOC" appears with ignition in On position.
- Press "NM" and "000" will appear on display.
- Press "NM" again to make last two digits agree with security code.
- Press "HR" to make first 1 or 2 digits agree with security code.
- Press "AM-FM" to select code entered. "SEC" wi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Replacement -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
G Series
- Remove brake pipes from master cylinder. Plug pipes to prevent fluid contamination.
- Remove master cylinder attaching nuts and position master cylinder aside.
- Disconnect stop lamp switch electrical connector.
- Remove stop lamp switch retainer from brake pedal pin, then the stop lamp switch from brake pedal support.
- Disconnect power brake unit pushrod from brake pedal.
- Remove attaching nuts, then the power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install.
- Torque booster retaining nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque master cylinder retaining nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque brake pipe fittings...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Siphon brake fluid out of master cylinder until fluid level is approximately 1/3 full, this will prevent fluid overflow when caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Push piston back into its bore using suitable C-clamp, Fig. .
- Remove two caliper mounting bolts and lift caliper off of rotor.
Rear
Blazer, Bravada & Jimmy
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of wheel to hub for installation reference.
- Remove wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting bolt and disconnect brake hose fitting from caliper. Discard gaskets and plug brake h...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Aztek -> C & K Series -> Duo-Servo -> G Series -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> P Series -> Removal -> Single-Servo -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
C & K Series
Duo-Servo
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark relationship of wheel to hub, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- On models equipped with full-floating axles, remove hub and drum assembly as described in "Drive Axles."
- On models equipped with semi-floating axles, proceed as follows:
- Install pin into park brake lever.
- Mark relationship of drum to axle.
- Remove rear brake drum retainers, as required.
- Remove rear brake drum.
- On all models, remove return springs and shoe guide, Fig. .
- Remove brake hold down springs and pins.
- Disconnect actuator lever and pivot.
- Remove lever return spri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 Astro -> 1997 C & K Series -> 1997 G-Series -> 1997 P-Series -> 1997 S & T Series -> 1997-99 -> 1997-99 Except 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 1997-99 G Van & P Series -> 1998 Astro -> 1998 C & K Series -> 1998 G-Series -> 1998 P-Series -> 1998 S & T Series -> 1999 Astro -> 1999 C & K Series Except Sierra & Silverado -> 1999 G-Series -> 1999 P-Series -> 1999 S & T Series -> 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 2000 Astro -> 2000 C & K Series except Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2000 G-Series -> 2000 S & T Series -> 2000 Sierra -> 2000 Silverado -> 2000 Suburban -> 2000 Tahoe -> 2000 Yukon -> 2000-01 -> 2000-01 G Van -> 2001 Astro -> 2001 C & K Series -> 2001 G-Series -> 2001 S & T Series -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Safari & S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin ID -> Diagnostic Process -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Enhanced Diagnostics -> G Van & P Series -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Temperature Vs. Resistance -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can only be read by connecting a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and following the tool manufacturer instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Figs. and , for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.
Wiring Diagrams
Refer "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems"
Connector Pin ID
On 2000 S & T Series only, ensure correct anti-lock brake system connector pin identifications are used.
[[table data]]Diagnostic Process
- Inspect master cylinder reservoir fluid level and for possible fluid...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Certain general service procedures apply, regardless of whether the brakes are vacuum or hydraulically assisted. Only top quality, clean brake fluid should be used. More seals and valves are used with power brake systems than with ordinary brakes, so an inferior brake fluid will do much more damage. For the same reason, ensure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, care must be taken not to mix the fluids of the booster hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system as the fluids are not compatible.
If the power unit fails, the brak...
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