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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSDIAGRAMSDIAGNOSTIC AIDSWIRE REPAIR PROCEDURESTYPICAL ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROCEDURESTERMINAL REPAIRS
1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Terminal Repairs
1998 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Terminal Repairs
Terminal Repair:
The following repair procedures can be used to repair Push-to-Seat, Pull-to-Seat or Weather Pack(R) terminals. Some terminals do not require all steps shown. Skip those that don't apply. The Terminal Repair Kit (J 38125-A) contains further information.
Step 1:
Cut off terminal between core and insulation crimp (minimize wire loss) and remove seal for Weather Pack(R) terminals.
Step 2:
Apply correct seal per gauge size of wire and slide back along wire to enable insulation removal (Weather Pack(R) terminals only).
Step 3:
Remove insulation.
Step 4:
Align seal with end of cable insulation (Weather Pack(R) terminals only).
Step 5:
Position strip (and seal for Weather Pack(R)) in terminal.
Step 6:
Hand crimp core wings.
Step 7:
Hand crimp insulation wings (non-Weather Pack(R)). Hand crimp insulation wings around seal and cable (Weather Pack(R)).
Step 8:
Solder all hand crimped terminals.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.