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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN 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 G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Charging Valve Locations -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 Astro -> 1997 C & K Series -> 1997 G-Series -> 1997 P-Series -> 1997 S & T Series -> 1997-99 -> 1997-99 Except 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 1997-99 G Van & P Series -> 1998 Astro -> 1998 C & K Series -> 1998 G-Series -> 1998 P-Series -> 1998 S & T Series -> 1999 Astro -> 1999 C & K Series Except Sierra & Silverado -> 1999 G-Series -> 1999 P-Series -> 1999 S & T Series -> 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 2000 Astro -> 2000 C & K Series except Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2000 G-Series -> 2000 S & T Series -> 2000 Sierra -> 2000 Silverado -> 2000 Suburban -> 2000 Tahoe -> 2000 Yukon -> 2000-01 -> 2000-01 G Van -> 2001 Astro -> 2001 C & K Series -> 2001 G-Series -> 2001 S & T Series -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Safari & S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin ID -> Diagnostic Process -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Enhanced Diagnostics -> G Van & P Series -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Temperature Vs. Resistance -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can only be read by connecting a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and following the tool manufacturer instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to Figs. and , for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.

Wiring Diagrams

Refer "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems"

Connector Pin ID

On 2000 S & T Series only, ensure correct anti-lock brake system connector pin identifications are used.

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Diagnostic Process

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Late 1986-06 Chevrolet & GMC G Series w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark rear universal joint to drive shaft flange.
  • Remove retaining bolts and clamps.
  • Remove propeller shaft from pinion drive flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft from transmission/transfer case.
  • Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure bearing caps do not separate from U-Joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks made during removal.
    • Torque yoke retainer bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
Two Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Suppor...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter to engine brace and heat shields.
  • Disconnect wires from solenoids.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers and lower starter. Record position of shims, if required.
  • Remove starter motor from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, notin...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL

  • Drain coolant to suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner, duct and coolant recovery reservoir.
  • Remove mounting bolts, upper to lower mounting bolts and upper fan shroud.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lower...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

These engines use a single serpentine drive belt to drive all engine-mount accessories. All belt drive accessories are rigidly mounted with belt tension maintained by a spring loaded automatic tensioner.

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable 1/2 inch break...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Below LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN  5.7 V8 GASBelow LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-201
  • Connector C-206
  • Connector C-208
  • Connector C-405
  • RH Engine Wiring Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN  7.4 V8 GASRH Engine Wiring Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Generator
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Idle Air Control Valve Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN  7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Pump Motor
  • 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Resistor
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor High Speed Relay
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Low Speed Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet G3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RELEASE OF GM TOOL ORGANIZATION DVD VERSION 8.0
    Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: NEW ELECTRICAL RELAY LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS
    Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet G3500 VAN 6.5 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet G3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet G3500 VAN 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 G3500 VAN 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 G3500 VAN 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 G3500 VAN 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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