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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Accumulator, Replace -> Astro & Safari -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> G Series
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Astro & Safari
  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove accumulator nut from evaporator.
  • Remove compressor suction hose from accumulator.
  • Remove O-ring seals.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Remove pressure switch.
  • Remove accumulator mounting bracket bolt, then the bracket.
  • Remove accumulator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Bravada, S & T Series
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect electrical connector from A/C pressure switch.
  • Remove A/C low pressu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Disassemble

  • Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889, or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
  • Install nut onto stud as shown in Fig. , then depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
  • Remove retainer by using a punch.
  • Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
  • Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring, Fig. .
  • Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
  • Using a suitable saw, cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove the boot.
  • Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
  • Remove piston assembly and seal...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Remove

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft inboard flange to output shaft flange.
  • Remove drift from rotor.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft li...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove mounting bolts and engine shield, if required.
  • Remove mounting bolts and oil pan skid plate, if required.
  • Remove righthand transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove front axle mounting bracket nut, then position front axle mounting bracket bolt until tip is flush with support bushing. Do not remove bolt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and slide starter forward until it clears transmission.
  • Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove start...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Lower

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

Upper

  • Drain co...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Rotate tensioner to release belt tension using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a 5/8 inch socket placed on tensioner pulley, then remove belt.
  • Route be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Lock Control Module Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GASDoor Lock Control Module Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Control Module
  • Liftgate Release
  • Cargo Door Lock Relay
    • RH Door Latch Harness Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESELRH Door Latch Harness Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Door
  • Door Jamb Switch
  • Harness
  • Door Handle Switch Connector
  • Latch Assembly

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Front Axle Actuator
  • Transfer Case Shift Control Switch
    • 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Retained Accessory Power Relay
  • Radio
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Vehicle Interface Unit

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings
    Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 Silverado 3500 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 Silverado 3500 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 Silverado 3500 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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