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1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 7.4 V8 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refe...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL
The power brake unit is n...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-03 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 4.3 V6 GAS
Light Duty Emissions
Normal Service
Replace every 30,000 miles
Severe Service
Rep...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL
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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 7.4 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 4.3 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 5.7 V8 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 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Radiator Support Wiring Diagram for 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 7.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 6.5 V8 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN Savana 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC G35/G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GMC G35/G3500 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 GMC G35/G3500 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 GMC G35/G3500 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 GMC G35/G3500 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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