1987 Chevrolet V20 Suburban Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1987 Chevrolet V20 Suburban spans three engines and three trims: the naturally aspirated 7.4L OHV V8 of 454 cubic inches and the 5.7L OHV V8 of 350 cubic inches, both on gasoline, and the 6.2L OHV V8 of 379 cubic inches on diesel, in Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale and Silverado versions of the four-door sport utility. Fuel type and displacement both change the procedure, so the engine sections are indexed by the unit actually installed.
Engines covered
- 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.2L V8 (379 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Custom Deluxe
- Scottsdale
- Silverado
Known issues on the 1987 V20 Suburban. One owner complaint is recorded for this model year, and it names the service brakes. On a truck this heavy the brake section earns its length, and the manual gives it: hydraulic circuit layout and bleeding order, master cylinder and power booster service, friction material and rotor or drum limits, caliper and wheel cylinder rebuild steps, and fastener torque values throughout. Parking brake adjustment and the specifications for the pedal assembly are included with it.
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