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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 V6 GAS

Brakes Grab
  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out of round.
  • Faulty brake booster.
Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient
  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 Delta 88 Royale 3.8 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 Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 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...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Remove rear pencil brace bolts.
  • Remove brace.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove output terminal nut.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove alternat...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to re...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GASRear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Blower Motor
  • Blower Control Module
  • Splice S-101
  • Splice S-103
  • Rear Of Luggage Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GASRear Of Luggage Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-402
  • Splice S-400
  • Connector C-401
  • Ground G-402
  • Splice S-416
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • LH Front Door Lock Switch
  • RH Front Door Lock Switch
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale LS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Function Actuator Module
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 Delta 88 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 Delta 88 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 Delta 88 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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