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2001 GMC Safari CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Heater Core, Replace -> Astro & Safari -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Front -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rear -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Astro & Safari
Front
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove heater hoses.
- Remove screws that retain cover to heater case assembly.
- Remove straps that retain heater core to heater case assembly.
- Remove heater core from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Rear
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove body side front lower trim panel.
- Remove clamps from auxiliary heater pipes.
- Disconnect auxiliary heater pipes from auxiliary heater module.
- Remove screws and ban...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Tracker Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Delco Master Cylinder
When performing the following procedures, refer to Figs. and noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.
Disassemble
- Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
- Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
- Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
- Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
- Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet t...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1992-05 Astro & Safari Vans -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ever...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Observe and accurately reference mark the positions of all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft prior to disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flange, inner axle shafts, etc. Reassemble all components in the exact relationship the components had to one another prior to disassembly. Follow the specifications, torque values and any measurement made prior to disassembly in order to maintain the factory system balance of the driveline components. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation.
- Unlock ste...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 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 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
- Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
- Remove upper fan shroud and radiator hoses.
- Remove lower fan shroud.
- Disconnect and plug transmission flui...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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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