1997 Chevrolet Blazer - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Transmission rear seal instalation
remove the drive shaft ( tail shaft) lever out the old seal. put sealer around new seal and fit back in extension housing. Use something that is the same size as the outer edge of the seal and tap it in flush with the edge of the transmission housing. Expect some oil to drain out when the tail shaft and seal is removed
Vibration on drivers side
Your brake rotor on that side could be warped. Brake rotors warp from excessive heat when the brake is applied at higher speeds. Try having the rotors turned. About $30
On my 1997 Blazer the rear hatch class wont open by key or botton so what could i do to fix it
The easy way to open the glass without tearing up the tailgate panel or ripping out your carpet:
Pull back the interior tailgate panel right above the bump in the middle where the latch is. There are no screws or
bolts in that area, so it should pull away about 2 inches. Then you'll have to reach in and push down the
release bar. You should be able to feel for the part that needs to be pushed down to release the glass. Now that it is unlocked, you will be able to open the hatch and the tailgate. Once open, remove the interior tailgate panel, which has one screw on each side.
The failed actuator that needs to be replaced is not all that expensive and can be found at the dealer.
97 gm frontend dosent lock in?
Check to find if there is vacuum to the cable pull that actuates the front end lock when engine is running and in 4wd. If not, there's no vacuum to the shifter switch or this switch is bad.
Frontend wont lock in 97 blazer.?
Front end lock is vacuum actuated and if there is no vacuum from the shifter switch, it will not lock the front end. Make sure there is vacuum going down to the switch/valve on the shifter with it in 4wd and engine running, then find if there is vacuum coming out the other side of the switch on the tranny shift valve. On the right fender you will find the cable pull that the vacuum actuates to pull cable and put the front end in gear. Have someone watch while you shift into 4wd to see if the cable is pulled. Check there to see if there is vacuum coming to it when in gear. If there is no vacuum there then the shifter vacuum switch is bad or the line is not connected.
What would cause my transmission to be stuck in 4 wheel drive mode?
Likely the encoder motor on the transfer case is stuck. there's a bushing that gets worn out and causes this. You may have some luck by trying to disengage 4wd while backing up and engaging 2Hi.
Otherwise you are looking to replace the encoder motor. this involves removing the front driveshaft and a few bolts and an electrical connection. You can buy a new one, or you can pick one up at a salvage yard or Ebay fairly cheaply. The good news is that it's an easy fix that doesn't require any loss of fluid or even the need for a jack or hoist if you can wiggle under the truck. At worst, a pair of car ramps or a set of jack stands and a jack on the drivers side will give you plenty of access...just make sure to chock those wheels and/or set the emergency brake if it works. Hate to have it come rolling down on you while you are under there!
What size socket do i need for lugnuts
Lugnut sizes...3/4", 13/16", 19mm, 21mm, these are the most common. A 4-way lugwrench usually comes with 2 sizes you won't need (7/8", 18mm, 17mm, 11/16" ...
Were do I start to trouble shoot cruise control that's not working
There are two cheap potential fixes to look at first. Since cruise is operated by electrical switches, it's possible the contacts have worn out or become corroded. Taking those apart for inspection and cleaning eliminates that possibility. You should also check the fuses related to the system, and if you have a multimeter, check that the wiring from the fuse box to the module is intact. (Set it to measure resistance: If there's a reading, the line is good; if there's no reading, the wire may be broken.)
My front right brake grabs frist and abs comes on
Brakes have to come apart once a year, at least,
to inspect,remove rust & lube-do that,then get your
abs system codes & diagnose them
May be time to replace the rubber flex hoses & caliper
may be rusted inside, if the fluid is not changed every 2
years, since it was new,could also ruin the expensive
abs unit with moisture, for the same reason
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