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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C3500 Pickup 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 GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Astro & Safari -> Bravada & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> Front -> G Series -> P Series -> Rear -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS

Astro & Safari
Front
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container, then remove coolant recovery reservoir.
  • Remove windshield washer fluid bottle.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove heater core inlet and outlet pipes.
  • Remove refrigerant inlet and outlet pipes.
  • Remove relay bracket then the case flange nuts.
  • Remove blower and evaporator case, then separate case halves, Fig. .
  • Remove filter and evaporator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL

The power brake unit is n...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Diesel Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 GMC C3500 Pickup HD Chassis CAB 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Normal Service

Repl...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 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 GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 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 GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 GMC C3500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud bolts and upper fan shroud.
  • Remove upper insulators and brackets.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler lines.
  • Disconnect and plug engine oil cooler lines.
  • Remove lower fan shroud r...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 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 GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Cowl Components Diagram for 1992 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GASLH Cowl Components Diagram for 1992 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor
  • Barometric Pressure Sensor
  • Brake Pressure Warning Switch
  • Connector C-100
  • Connector C-159
  • Behind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GASBehind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • TCC/Stoplamp Switch
  • Daytime Running Lamp Diode
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Auxiliary Battery Relay
  • Auxiliary Battery
  • 1998 GMC C3500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 GMC C3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn/Hazard Switch
  • Back-Up Lamp Switch
  • Back-Up Lamps
  • Tail and License Lamps
  • Left Hand Turn/ Hazard/ Stop Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC C3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: HARD/NO START - DTC 13/P0215 - POSS MIL - 6.5L DSL
    Vehicle: 1996 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Starting Problems
  • Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FORM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC C3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC C3500 Pickup 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 GMC C3500 Pickup 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 GMC C3500 Pickup 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 GMC C3500 Pickup 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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