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1997 Oldsmobile LSS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Oldsmobile REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- 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 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
- On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Type 5 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 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 LSS AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 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 LSS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water inlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water inlet pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ins...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove the battery.
- Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
- Remove the supercharger belt from...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile LSS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile LSS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Oldsmobile LSS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile LSS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile LSS 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 LSS 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 LSS 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 LSS 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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