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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup 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: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

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 GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC V3500 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: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1991 GMC V3500 Pickup 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 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 GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM/PCM memory can be cleared of codes either by using a scan tool (OBD II systems) or by disconnecting the battery ground ca...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water pump inlet and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 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 V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Side Of Engine   Diagram for 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GASLH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Junction Box
  • Bulkhead Connector
  • ESC Module   Diagram for 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup  5.7 V8 GASESC Module Diagram for 1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • ESC Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 GMC V3500 Pickup  7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cargo Lamp Switch
  • Cargo Lamp
  • Rear Gate Switch
  • 1991 GMC V3500 Pickup  7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Safety Belt Retractor Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC V3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INFORMATION ON PROPER TIRE PRESSURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1989 GMC V3500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: A/C COMPRESSOR MOAN - VEHICLES W/O SERPENTINE BELT
    Vehicle: 1988 GMC V3500 Pickup 4.8 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC V3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 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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