Sterling Car/Truck Repair (Wiring Diagrams, Tune-up Procedures, DIY Repairs, Specifications, Etc.)

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

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

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressors -> Compressor Clutch Service -> Clutch Assemble, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Sterling 827 SLI 2.7 V6 GAS

Clutch Assemble, Replace

Remove shaft nut or bolt using 12 mm socket wrench and a strap wrench, Fig. .
Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
Remove shims from shaft.
Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove sta...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Sterling AUTOMOBILES

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

STERLING, DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED
Vehicle: 1991 Sterling 827 SL 2.7 V6 GAS

Check and add brake fluid if necessary.
Attach bleed tube to front LH caliper bleed screw.
Place opposite end of tube into clean brake fluid container.
Open bleed screw and depress brake pedal.
Allow pedal to retur...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Sterling AUTOMOBILES

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

Sterling -> Component Locations -> 825 & 827
Vehicle: 1991 Sterling 827 SLI 2.7 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Sterling AUTOMOBILES

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

Behind LH Front Fender Diagram for 1991 Sterling 827 S 2.7 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Outside Air Temperature Sensor

Resonator

In LH B/C Pillar Diagram for 1991 Sterling 827 SLI 2.7 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

LH Passive Restraint Control Module

LH Passive Restraint Motor

LH A-Post Switch

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Sterling AUTOMOBILES

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

1991 Sterling 827 SL 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Brake Fluid Level Switch

Oil Pressure Switch

Antilock Brake System Control Unit

Handbrake Switch

1990 Sterling 827 SL 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Blower Motor

Blower Motor Relay

Power Transistor

High Speed Blower Relay

Automatic Temperature Control Unit

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Sterling AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: TESTERS - REQUIRED - FUEL ODOR DIAG/REPAIR
Vehicle: 1988 Sterling 825 S 2.5 V6 GAS

Symptoms:

Odors

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

Document: WHEEL INDEXING - BRAKE JUDDER UPDATE
Vehicle: 1988 Sterling 825 SL 2.5 V6 GAS

Symptoms:

Vibration

Auto Systems:

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Sterling AUTOMOBILES

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