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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark

1994-96

Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Refer to "Hydraulic Brake... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:

Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be installed in their original locations. After installation, if starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.

Disconnect battery ground cable.
R...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Passenger Compartment Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Rear Radio Control Module

Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet

Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Connector

Rear Radio Control Module Connector

Automatic Transmission Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Transmission Connector

Park Neutral Position and Backup Lamp Switch

Auto Transmission

Adapter

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Horn Relay

Body Control Module

Horn

Horn Switch

Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch

2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Transfer Case Shift Control Module

Transfer Case Encoder Motor

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chevrolet Astro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 2001 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: 2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Astro AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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