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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Oldsmobile REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS
The caliper has a single piston and is mounted to the support bracket by two mounting bolts, Figs. through . The caliper assembly slides on the two mounting bolts. Upon brake application, fluid pressure against the piston forces the inboard s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS 3.1 V6 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 v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove axle nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove serpentine belt at alternator assembly.
- Remove bolts from alternator assemb...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS 3.1 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat bypass pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat bypass pipe.
- 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 thermostat bypass pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from thermostat bypass pipe.
- Reposition heater core outlet hose clamp at heater core usin...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS
- On 1995-96 models, remove belt guard.
- On all models, lift or rota...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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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