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GEO CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GEO REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GEO 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 GEO cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Metro & Prizm -> Thermostat, Replace -> Metro -> Prizm
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 GAS

Metro
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove radiator inlet hose at thermostat housing.
  • Remove thermostat housing and thermostat.
  • Clean both gasket surfaces thoroughly.
  • Reverse procedure to install, ensure to use new gasket.
...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
  • Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder.Do not pull metal line away from cylinder, as this may kink or bend line. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.
  • Remove wheel cylinder-to-brake plate attaching screws, then the wheel cylinder.
  • Remove boots, pistons, springs and cups from cylinder,Fig. .
  • Clean all parts with brake fluid.
  • Inspect cylinder bore. A scored bore may be honed as long as the diameter is not increased by m...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1985-95 Metro & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1992 GEO Metro XFI 1.0 L3 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 3...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Drive axle -> Intermediate shaft
Vehicle: 1990 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 GAS

Drive axle

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • On models with ABS, remove ABS wheel speed sensor.
  • On all models, remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Unstake, then remove driveshaft nut and washer.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then pry ball joint from knuckle.
  • On models except sedan, pry inboard driveshaft joints from transaxle using a pry bar or large screwdriver.
  • On sedan models, remove drive axle as follows:
    • Pry lefthand side inboard driveshaft joint from transaxle using a large screwdriver.
    • Using a suitable soft mallet, tap at base of right inner joint to remove from intermediate driveshaf...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove protective cover, then nut from B+ terminal on alternator.
  • Remove electrical connector from alternator.
  • Remove drive belt adjuster bolt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1991 GEO Storm 2+2 1.6 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to engine coolant bypass pipe.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Rotate serpentine belt tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension from belt using a 3/8 drive socket wrench.
  • Remove serpentine belt from pulleys.

Installation

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

I/P Wiring Diagram for 1996 GEO Metro  1.0 L3 GASI/P Wiring Diagram for 1996 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Instrument Panel
  • Junction Block
  • Audio Alarm Module
  • Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly
  • Cowl Wiring Diagram for 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 GASCowl Wiring Diagram for 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Lamp Driver Relay
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Junction Block
  • Clutch Pedal Position Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

    1990 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 GEO Prizm GSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Wiper Motor
  • Front Washer Pump
  • Front Wiper/Washer Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ABS CAUTION - AUX BRAKE ASMBLY - DRIVER TRAIN VHCLE
    Vehicle: 1994 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: USE OF SILICONE FOR WEATHERSTRIP MAINTENANCE
    Vehicle: 1992 GEO Storm GSI 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seals, Gaskets, Sealants
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GEO AUTOMOBILES

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