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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Expansion Tube (Orifice), Replace -> C, K, S & T Series -> G Van -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

G Van
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove evaporator tube to evaporator case retainer.
  • Remove evaporator tube from evaporator case.
  • Remove orifice tube from evaporator. If orifice tube is difficult to remove, carefully apply heat to fitting.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
C, K, S & T Series
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Loosen nut at liquid line to evaporator inlet pipe connection. Carefully remove tube, using needle nose pliers or other suitable tool. If expansion tube is seized in its...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.

Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that all linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickne...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1985-05 Astro Van & Safari Van w/4.3L Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Disconnect regulator electrical connector.
  • Remove alternator front mounting bolts.
  • Remove alternator rear mounting bolt.
  • Remove alternat...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1993 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
  • Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

MAF,IAT,and Air Cleaner Assembly Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GASMAF,IAT,and Air Cleaner Assembly Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
  • Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
  • Air Cleaner Assembly
  • Passenger Compartment Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GASPassenger Compartment Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vanity Lamp
  • Splice S-236
  • Splice S-237
  • Vanity Lamp Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1987 Chevrolet Astro  2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1987 Chevrolet Astro 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Resistors
  • Blower Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • High Blower Relay
  • 1994 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Anti-Lock Module
  • TCC Brake Switch
  • Brake Pressure Warning Lamp Switch
  • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: PITTING AND BRAKE DUST ON CHROME WHEELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: NEW ESSENTIAL TOOL J 45096 TRANSFLOW - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro 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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