1986 GMC General Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1986 General trims — N9F042 Straight Truck - Long Conventional, N9F064 Straight Truck - Long Conventional, N9E042 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional +4 more ·
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1986 GMC General service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • N9F042 Straight Truck - Long Conventional
  • N9F064 Straight Truck - Long Conventional
  • N9E042 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional
  • N9F064 Tractor Truck - Low Tilt
  • N9E064 Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional
  • N9E064 Tractor Truck - Low Tilt
  • N9F064 Tractor Truck - Long Conventional
  • N9F042 Tractor Truck - Long Conventional
  • N9E064 Straight Truck - Medium Conventional
  • N9E042 Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional
  • N9F020 Gliders - Long Conventional
  • N9E020 Gliders - Medium Conventional

Engines covered

  • 14.0L 14013CC 855Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
  • 9.0L 9047CC 552Cu. In. V6 DIESEL
  • 12.1L 12063CC 736Cu. In. V8 DIESEL
  • 14.6L 14636CC 893Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
  • 10.0L 10014CC 611Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
  • 7.0L 6982CC 426Cu. In. l6 DIESEL
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Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #86V15700025/11/1986Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN.

Remedy

REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.

NHTSA #86V13000019/09/1986Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy

REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S).

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1986 GMC General.
No complaints filed No consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 1986 GMC General.

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