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1997 Chevrolet Astro CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet 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 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:
- Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
- Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
- On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
- On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Accumulator Leak-Down, System Does Not Hold Charge -> Grabby Brakes Or Booster Chatters/Pedal Vibrates -> Slow Brake Pedal Return
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Slow Brake Pedal Return
- Excessive seal friction in booster.
- Faulty spool action.
- Restriction in return line from booster to pump reservoir.
- Damaged input rod end.
Grabby Brakes Or Booster Chatters/Pedal Vibrates
- Faulty spool action caused by contamination in sys...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro 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: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 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 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
Observe and accurately reference mark the positions of all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft prior to disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flange, inner axle shafts, etc. Reassemble all components in the exact relationship the components had to one another prior to disassembly. Follow the specifications, torque values and any measurement made prior to disassembly in order to maintain the factory system balance of the driveline components. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation.
- Unlock ste...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct.
- Remove heater hose brace bolt from rear of alternator.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bol...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
- Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
- Remove upper fan shroud and radiator hoses.
- Remove lower fan shroud.
- Disconnect and plug transmission flui...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS
- Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
- Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Forward Lamps Harness Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Transmission Wiring Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Astro 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 1997 Chevrolet Astro 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 1997 Chevrolet Astro 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 1997 Chevrolet Astro 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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