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1997 GEO Prizm CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GEO REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Compressor Service -> Nippondenso 10PA15/10PA20 Compressors -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 GAS
The 10PA15 and 10PA20 compressors are conventional swash plate compressors with five double-ended pistons. The body of the compre...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS
Removal
Replace brake pads on one wheel at a time to prevent opposite side caliper piston from being forced out of bore.
- Remove caliper as described under "Caliper Service," leaving brake hose connected, and secure caliper aside.
- Remove two anti-rattle clips, then the brake pads, Fig. .
- Remove pad wear indicator plates and anti-squeal shims.
- Remove support plates.
Installation
- Install new support plates on cal...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1993-05 Nova, Prizm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Lo...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove driveshaft nut cap, then cotter pin, hub nut and washer.
- Remove tie rod end nut, then separate tie rod from steering knuckle, using tie rod end puller tool No. J-6627-A, or equivalent.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then pry ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle assembly from transaxle ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from starter motor, Fig. .
- Remove starter motor...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at engine outlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from engine outlet pipe.
- Reposition heater core outlet...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS
Removal
- Rotate serpentine belt tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension from belt using a 3/8 drive socket wrench.
- Remove serpentine belt from pulleys.
Installation
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 GEO Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Center Console Wiring Diagram for 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Engine Compartment Wiring Diagram for 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GEO Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GEO Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: INFORMATION ON USE OF DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NEW PAG OIL RELEASED - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GEO Prizm 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 GEO Prizm 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 GEO Prizm 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 GEO Prizm 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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