Chevrolet Astro Parts

Chevrolet Astro Parts Questions & Answers

• Bumper Cover, Front
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  Q: How to replace the front bumper fascia on Chevrolet Astro?

  A: The initial step to replace the front bumper fascia is removing the grille first. Next align the vehicle and provide support to it. Begin by removing the bolts that connect the front bumper fascia to bumper lower brace and then proceed with taking out the front bumper fascia to fender bolts along with the front bumper fascia to impact bar push-in retainers. The mechanic should slowly remove the front bumper fascia from the impact bar. The first step of installation involves placing the front bumper fascia onto the impact bar then using push-in retainers for attachment. Secure the front bumper fascia to fender bolts with 6 Nm torque while front bumper fascia to bumper lower brace bolts need the same tightening force. Control the vehicle decently before installing the grille.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to replace the alternator on Chevrolet Astro?

  A: Begin by disconnecting the battery negative cable and then remove the air cleaner assembly. Begin by removing the Drive Belt followed by disconnecting the regulator electrical connection. You must remove front mounting bolts from the generator along with rear mounting bolt and generator output (BAT) terminal nut before pulling out the generator. After placing the generator properly on the vehicle you should install the mounting bolts loosely. Tighten the generator output (BAT) lead while installing the generator output (BAT) nut. Secure both the generator's mounting bolts to 50 nm (37 lb ft) and the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 10 nm (89 lb in). Proceed by connecting the regulator electrical connector while placing the Drive Belt and reinstalling the air cleaner and lastly reattach the battery negative cable.
• Nameplate, Front
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  Q: How to replace the emblem or molding on Chevrolet Astro?

  A: First of all, apply masking tape to the body side border of the emblem or molding to prevent scratches of the surface and align the part while installing. You can use Body Molding Removal Tool (J 41409) or a fishing line that is 0.8mm (0.03in) thick to scrape the material through the adhesive material. Clean the surface for the positioning of the molding or emblem in a dust- free conditions using an appropriate solvent such as the solution consisting of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water and dry the surface completely. Kept the body part in the temperature range of 27-41°C (80-105°F), heating them if necessary were the third conditions. The emblems's temperature should be between 29-32°C (85-90°F). Put them on a heated surface or into a warm lamp (heat lamp or heat gun will also work). Peel off the protective liner from the molding or emblem, while pressing it to the body surface with an equal pressure along the molding or emblem for a uniform bond.
• Distributor Assembly
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  Q: How to replace the distributor in an engine on Chevrolet Astro?

  A: In order to replace the Distributor, first turn off ignition, then the engine cover, also air cleaner assembly and the air intake resonator assembly. Pull the brake parking shoe and brake ajusting tool between the brake shoes. Unplug the electrical connector from the bottom of the Distributor and then pull out the 2 screws holding the Distributor Cap to the housing and discard them. Remove the Distributor Cap and with the help of grease pencil mark the position of the rotor in reference to the distrbutor housing and Intake Manifold when you take out the Distributor, notice that rotor moves against the clock by counterclockwise turn of 42 and put a 2 nd mark on the base of Distributor for installing the rotor in the right direction when putting it back. Put off the mounting clamp hold-down bolt and remove the Distributor. For installation procedure 1, in case of installing a new Distributor assembly, mark the new Distributor housing at the same position as the one from origin. Unfortunately the manuscript is lost, but from the written notes we are able to piece together parts of the story that he attempted to write down in that manuscript. However the words are those of poem #30 so that may give an added idea of what the manuscript was to be. As the Distributor is shown, watch the rotor spin clockwise for approximately 42 degrees. Once seated, align the rotor segment to the mark of the Distributor base ; otherwise, take out the Distributor and reinstall it. Mount the Distributor mounting clamp bolt and secure it to 25 n.m (18 lb ft), then mount the Distributor Cap and tighten the new cap screws to 2.4 n.m (21 lb in). Re-connect the electrical connector and the Spark Plug Wires should be installed into the Distributor Cap and an ignition coil wire should be attached, making sure the orientation of the boot is correctly made. If the malfunction indicator lamp light up, and dtc p1345 is recorded, the Distributor has been installed in the wrong manner. With installation procedure 2, rotate the no. 1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC) compression stroke, positioning crankshaft balancer marks with the engine front cover tabs in alignment. Readjust so the white paint mark on the bottom stem of the Distributor to the pre-drilled indent hole of the gear. Mark the Distributor components to reconnect them in the right way, since incorrect replacement of the connection can lead to a no-start condition or damage to the engine. With the gear positioned accordingly, guide the Distributor in the engine, make sure that the flat part of the housing faces the front. After positioning, the rotor segment should lie within the area covered by the pointer on the Distributor base; if not, repeat the procedure. Mount the Distributor mounting clamp bolt and tighten it to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) then mount the Distributor Cap slightly and tighten the cap screws to 2.4 n.m (21 lb in). Connect the electrical connector back, mount the Spark Plug Wires, and connect the ignition coil wire in the correct manner. In case the malfunction indicator lamp lights up after installation and dtcp 1345 is stored, repeat installation procedure 2. Finally, install the engine cover.