This comprehensive 1985 Chevrolet Astro Service and Repair Manual provides a wealth of information for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing your vehicle. This manual covers all models and all repairs, offering the same detailed information used by technicians at dealerships.

The manual contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications to guide you through every repair with ease. You'll find detailed information on every aspect of your vehicle, including:

* **Maintenance:** Routine maintenance procedures, schedules, and specifications.
* **Engine:** Engine components, operation, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
* **Control System:** Engine control systems, including fuel injection, emissions, and sensors.
* **Mechanical:** Detailed descriptions of mechanical systems like the transmission, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, and steering.
* **Fuel Service Specifications:** Information on fuel system components, specifications, and troubleshooting.
* **Emission Control:** Emission control systems, components, and repair procedures.
* **Intake Exhaust Cooling:** Intake and exhaust systems, cooling systems, and related components.
* **Lube:** Lubrication specifications and procedures for all components.
* **Ignition Starting Charging:** Ignition, starting, and charging systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
* **Auto Transmission Clutch:** Automatic transmission operation, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
* **Manual Transmission:** Manual transmission operation, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
* **Transfer Propeller Shaft:** Transfer case, propeller shaft, and drive shaft components and repair procedures.
* **Drive Shaft:** Drive shaft components, operation, and maintenance.
* **Differential:** Differential operation, components, and repair procedures.
* **Axle Suspension:** Axle and suspension systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
* **Tire & Wheel:** Tire and wheel specifications, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Brake Control:** Brake control systems, operation, and diagnostics.
* **Brake:** Brake system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Parking Brake:** Parking brake system, operation, and repair procedures.
* **Steering Column:** Steering column components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Power Steering:** Power steering system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Air Condition:** Air conditioning system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Suppl Restraint System:** Supplemental restraint system (airbags) components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Seat Belt:** Seat belt system components, operation, inspection, and repair procedures.
* **Engine Immobilizer:** Engine immobilizer system components, operation, and diagnostics.
* **Cruise Control:** Cruise control system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Wiper & Washer:** Wiper and washer system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Door Lock:** Door lock system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Meter Audio/Visual:** Instrument cluster, gauges, and warning lights components, operation, and diagnostics.
* **Horn:** Horn system components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Windshield/Glass Mirror:** Windshield and mirror components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Instrument Panel:** Instrument panel components, operation, and repair procedures.
* **Seat:** Seat components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Engine Hood/ Door:** Engine hood and door components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Exterior & Interior:** Exterior and interior components, operation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
* **Electrical:** Electrical system components, diagrams, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
* **Multiplex/ Can Communication:** Multiplex and CAN communication systems, operation, and diagnostics.

This comprehensive manual is your go-to resource for all your Chevrolet Astro repair needs.

The 1985 Chevrolet Astro, a full-size van launched in 1985, marked a significant shift in the automotive landscape. It was a vehicle designed for a variety of purposes, serving as a reliable workhorse for businesses and a comfortable family hauler for individuals. Its spacious interior, offering ample cargo space and passenger capacity, distinguished it from traditional minivans. The Astro was built upon the robust G-body platform, sharing underpinnings with popular Chevrolet models like the Caprice and Monte Carlo. Powering this van was a choice of two engines: the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, providing economical transportation, and the 4.3-liter V6 engine, delivering more robust power for hauling and towing.

Although the Astro was known for its practicality, it was also lauded for its comfortable ride and handling characteristics. The independent front suspension and live rear axle provided a smooth ride on most terrains, while power steering and brakes ensured easy maneuverability. Inside, the Astro offered a comfortable and spacious environment, with generous headroom and ample legroom for both passengers and cargo. Its versatility was further enhanced by the availability of various trim levels and options, including sliding side doors, rear windows, and even a factory-installed sunroof. The 1985 Chevrolet Astro represented a departure from traditional vans, offering a blend of comfort, practicality, and performance that made it a popular choice for diverse applications.