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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 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 Venture AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove inboard pad with retainer spring.
  • Remove outboard pad and position caliper on front suspension so brake hose will not support weight of caliper.
  • Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of caliper.
  • Remove four rubber bushings from grooves in each of caliper ears.

Installation

  • Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with lubricant part No. 19010909, or equivalent.
  • Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper e...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1997-06 Rendezvous, Aztek, Montana w/3.4L Engine, C SRX, Venture, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Vue
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

Remove

  • Raise and support vehicle using a suitable lift.
  • Reference mark propeller shaft at transfer case flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft-to-transfer case flange bolts.
  • Reference mark propeller shaft at torque tube flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft-to-torque tube flange bolts.
  • Push propeller shaft toward rear of vehicle.
  • Remove propeller shaft.

Install

  • Install rear of propeller shaft to torque tube flange.
  • Align reference marks on propeller shaft and torque tube flange. Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker GM P/N United States 12345493 P/N Canada 10953488 or equiva...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove throttle body air inlet duct, then apply parking brake.
  • Place transaxle in neutral gear position.
  • Remove engine mount strut bolts and position mount aside.
  • Install suitable engine tilt strap tool.
  • R...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture 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 Venture 3.4 V6 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 Venture AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove left wiper arm linkage nuts. Reposition left wiper arm linkage for access.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
  • Remove air cleaner cover and intake tube. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables to prevent bending cable housings.
  • Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables from TBI mounting bracket.
  • Remove transmission fluid filler tube.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from inlet pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose f...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 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 Venture AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Venture cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Under Center Of Vehicle Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Venture  3.4 V6 GASUnder Center Of Vehicle Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor No. 2
  • Catalytic Converter
  • Below RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Venture  3.4 V6 GASBelow RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Control Module
  • I/P Harness
  • Connector C-1
  • Connector C-2
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Venture cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Chevrolet Venture  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid
  • Heater A/C Control
  • 1997 Chevrolet Venture  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Auxiliary Blower Switch
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Resistor
  • Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Venture cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Venture AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Venture 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 Venture 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 Venture 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 Venture 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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