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1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Accumulator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 6.5 V8 DIESEL
- If equipped, remove pressure switch connector and compressor clutch cable.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove the refrigerant lines and immediately c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> System Service -> 1997-2000 C & K Series Except 1999-2000 Sierra, Silverado & 2000 Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 1997-2000 w/310 ABS -> 1999-2000 Sierra, Silverado & 2000 Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & 2001 C & K Series -> 2000-01 w/325 ABS -> Astro & Safari -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> C & K Series Except C3500HD -> C3500HD -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> G Van -> Installation -> Manual Bleed -> P Series -> Pressure Bleed -> Removal -> S & T Series
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 4.3 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Gravity and vacuum bleeding procedures are not recommended for use with the anti-lock brake system. The manual bleed procedure is the preferred method, although pressure bleeding is also possible. Do not pump the brake pedal during the bleeding process, as fluid aeration may occur.
Manual Bleed
- Raise and support vehicle, then connect a clear plastic tube to brake bleed screw at righthand rear wheel.
- Place free end of tube in a glass jar partially filled with clean brake fluid. Ensure end of tube remains submerged in fluid and master cylinder reservoir is kept full.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Late 1986-06 Chevrolet & GMC G Series w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 4.3 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 4.3 V6 GAS
One Piece Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark rear universal joint to drive shaft flange.
- Remove retaining bolts and clamps.
- Remove propeller shaft from pinion drive flange.
- Remove propeller shaft from transmission/transfer case.
- Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure bearing caps do not separate from U-Joint.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks made during removal.
- Torque yoke retainer bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
Two Piece Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Suppor...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter to engine brace and heat shields.
- Disconnect wires from solenoids.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers and lower starter. Record position of shims, if required.
- Remove starter motor from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, notin...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 6.5 V8 DIESEL
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 4.3 V6 GAS
These engines use a single serpentine drive belt to drive all engine-mount accessories. All belt drive accessories are rigidly mounted with belt tension maintained by a spring loaded automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable 1/2 inch break...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Lower RH Side Engine Wiring Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 6.5 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN 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 G20 VAN 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 G20 VAN 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 G20 VAN 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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