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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 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 K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Adjustments -> A/C -> C & K Series -> Control Cables -> G Series -> Less A/C -> Mode/Temperature/Recirculation Actuators -> S/T Series
Vehicle: 1997 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS
Control Cables
G Series
Less A/C
- Attach inner cable and sheath to dash panel control.
- Move temperature cable to Cold then attach loop on inner cable to temperature door on heater case.
- Attach cable sheath to heater case, then move temperature lever to full Heat. This will require force to slide inner cable clip to its proper position.
- Move temperature adjusting lever quickly from Cold to Hot. Door should be heard seating at stops.
A/C
The temperature door cable is self-adjusting. Quickly move temperature lever from...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Boosters -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Bleeding Booster -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1992 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Disassemble
- Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889 or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
- Install nut onto stud as shown in Fig. , then depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
- Remove retainer by using a punch.
- Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
- Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring, Fig. .
- Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
- Using a suitable saw, cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove the boot.
- Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
- Remove piston assembly and seals...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1995 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1995 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS
Remove
- 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 drive shaft inboard flange to output shaft flange.
- Remove drift from rotor.
- Remove stabilizer shaft li...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS
- 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 mount...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 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 the war...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove upper fan shroud.
- Remove radiator hose inlet.
- Remove radiator hose outlet.
- Remove transmission oil cooler lines.
- Remove overflow hose.
- Remove ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC K3500 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 K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ONSTAR PROACTIVE PARTS SHIPMENT PROCESS Vehicle: 1998 GMC K3500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: LABOR TIME GUIDE UPDATES Vehicle: 1997 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC K3500 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 K3500 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 K3500 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 K3500 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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