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1997 GMC K2500 Suburban CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> General System -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
General System
- Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as required.
- Inspect backing plate mounting bolts and ensure they are tight.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. Slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
- Check adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If operation is unsatisfactory, replace.
- C clean rust and dirt from shoe contact surfaces on backing plate using fi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 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 K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
- Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
- Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
- Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
- Remove bolts securing wheel dr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct, as required.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
- Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
- Remove accessory drive belt using s...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect engine o...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Lower Center Of I/P Diagram for 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Filter Assembly Diagram for 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 GMC K2500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 K2500 Suburban 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 K2500 Suburban 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 K2500 Suburban 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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