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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1994-95 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Flame-Type (Halide) Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks.
For R-134a system an electronic type leak detecto...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
The power brake unit is n...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1990-96 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Insert a suitable drift or punch through brake caliper and into brake rotor to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Remove stabilizer shaft link.
- Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
- Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129, or equival...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower radiator air deflector.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove torque converter inspection cover.
- Remove starter motor from...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1998-2005 Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Venture & 2002-03 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the instrument panel compartment door.
- Remove the door located at the rear of the instrument panel compartment.
- Open the A/C and heater module access door, Fig. .
- Remove the first cabin air filter through the A/C and heater module access...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warn...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove left wiper arm linkage nuts. Reposition left wiper arm linkage for access.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
- Remove air cleaner cover and intake tube. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables to prevent bending cable housings.
- Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables from TBI mounting bracket.
- Remove transmission fluid filler tube.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet pipe.
- Remove hose from inlet pipe.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose f...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove belt shield bolt and shield.
- Lift or...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - BOLT TORQUE - S/M REV Vehicle: 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: NO REVERSE, SECOND GEAR OR FOURTH GEAR - 4L60/65-E - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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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