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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Removal
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then loosen and reposition compressor in brackets.
  • Remove clutch plate and hub as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
  • Remove shaft seal retaining ring.
  • Clean inside of compressor neck area around shaft and seal seat to prevent damage to compressor from entry of dirt.
  • Place seal protector tool No. J-33021, or equivalent, over end of shaft to avoid chipping ceramic seat.
  • Engage knurled tangs of seal seat replacement tool No. J-23128-A, or equivalent, into recessed portion of seal seat by turning handle clockwise.
  • Remove seal seat ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be checked if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.

  • Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
  • Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
  • Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensure D shaped ho...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Front

The driveline components in this vehicle are factory system-balanced. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation. Observe the position of all the driveline components. Accurately mark the relationship of the components before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were before removal. Follow the specifications, the torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly in order to maint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct.
  • Remove heater hose brace bolt from rear of alternator.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bol...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
  • Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-108
  • Splice S-109
  • Splice S-110
  • Splice S-111
  • Splice S-112
  • Engine Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GASEngine Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Generator
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Throttle Body
  • Evap Canister Purge Solenoid
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • I/P Fuse Block
  • 2000 Chevrolet Astro  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch
  • Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • LH Door Jamb Switch
  • Key-in Warning Buzzer Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2000 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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