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1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
- On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
- Remove brake pad...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then mark relationship of propeller shaft assembly to pinion gear yoke.
- On two-piece propeller shafts, remove bolts from center support bearing.
- Remove center support bearing and washers from torque arm assembly.
- On all propeller shafts, remove bolts and retainers, then the propeller ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 V6 GAS
This vehicle was designed for starter mounting without shims. If single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement problem, they should be reinstalled in their original positions to ensure proper pinion to flywheel assembly engagement.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect e...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7 V8 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove air intake duct and air cleaner.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain coolant and remove electrical connectors at engine coolant fans.
- Remove radiator upper mounting panel, Figs. and .
- Remove electric engine coolant fan, transmission oil cooler lines and coolant level indicator module, if equipped.
- Lower vehicle and loosen receiver dehydrator b...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Camaro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Side Of Rear Compartment Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Upper LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Camaro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Camaro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Camaro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Camaro 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 Camaro 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 Camaro 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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