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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 -> SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> BOOSTER SERVICE -> DESCRIPTION -> Disassemble -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

DESCRIPTION

These power brake units, Figs. and , are a combination vacuum-hydraulic brake booster of the vacuum suspended type which use engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its power.

These units consist of a vacuum power section and an hydraulic master cylinder section. The vacuum power section contains a power piston with rolling diaphragm mechanism and power piston return spring.

The control valve is made up of an air valve and floating vacuum control valve assembly. The reaction mechanism consists of an hydraulic piston, reaction plate and a series...

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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: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 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 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+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel dr...

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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+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Separate alternator from mounting bracket.
  • Rem...

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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 -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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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: 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

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: 1991 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+.

Oxygen Sensor Diagram for 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban  6.2 V8 DIESELOxygen Sensor Diagram for 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-116
  • Connector C116
  • Oxygen Sensor, Heated
  • Cruise Control System Components Diagram for 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GASCruise Control System Components Diagram for 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Switch
  • Brake Switch
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Bus Bar Ground
  • DRAC Module
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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.

    1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Injector #2
  • Injector #1
  • 1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamp
  • Light Switch
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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: 3L80/3L80-HD - LOSS OF DRIVE/SLIP OR NO DRIVE - DIAG
    Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: RADIATOR/HEATER HOSES - NEW HOSE CLAMP/LESS LEAKAGE
    Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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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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