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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
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.0 V8 GAS
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
Refrigerant-12 recovery stations cannot be used on Refrigerant-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.
When using a recovery ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS
Disassemble
- Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889, or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
- Install nut onto stud as shown in Fig. , then depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
- Remove retainer by using a punch.
- Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
- Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring, Fig. .
- Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
- Using a suitable saw, cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove the boot.
- Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
- Remove piston assembly and seal...
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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 5.0 V8 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 5.7 V8 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 6.5 V8 DIESEL
- 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 -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.0 V8 GAS
The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM/PCM memory can be cleared of codes either by using a scan tool (OBD II systems) or by disconnecting the battery ground ca...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.0 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 6.5 V8 DIESEL
- Rotate tensioner arm counterclockwise using 3/8 inch breaker bar.
- Remove belt from pulleys.
- Route new belt over all pulleys except tensioner arm.
- Rotate tensioner arm co...
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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+.
 Heated Oxygen Sensors Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH & RH Cowl Panels Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 4.3 V6 GASComponents 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 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 4.3 V6 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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