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Chevrolet R1500 Suburban CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.
POWER BRAKE UNITS, GENERAL MOTORS -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL
DESCRIPTION
These units, Figs. and , have a vacuum power chamber that consists of a front and rear shell, a housing divider, front and rear diaphragm and plate assemblies, an hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring.
The unit operates in much the same manner as the Single Diaphragm unit described above. The diaphragm and plate assemblies use the pressure differential created by engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure to assist the hydraulic pushrod.
BOOSTER SERVICE
Disassemble
- Remove boot, silencer, vacuum check valve, grommet and front housing seal Fig. ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL
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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
Front
Front, All Except NP8 Axle
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front differential carrier shield, if used.
- Reference mark relationship of propeller shaft to front axle and transfer case flange.
- Remove bolts and retainers from front axle.
- Remove bolts and retainers from transfer case.
- Remove propeller shaft. When removing propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ears or using a tool between yoke and universal joint. If propeller shaft is removed by using such means, injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of joint.
- Compress propeller...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter braces or heat shields, if equipped.
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove at...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove inlet heater hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove inlet heater hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet R1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY - LABOR OPS - RAIL DUST/CHEMICAL SPOTTING Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: REFINISHING ALUMINUM WHEELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet R1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban 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 R1500 Suburban 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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