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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Aztek -> C & K Series -> Duo-Servo -> G Series -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> P Series -> Removal -> Single-Servo -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

C & K Series

Duo-Servo
Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to hub, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • On models equipped with full-floating axles, remove hub and drum assembly as described in "Drive Axles."
  • On models equipped with semi-floating axles, proceed as follows:
    • Install pin into park brake lever.
    • Mark relationship of drum to axle.
    • Remove rear brake drum retainers, as required.
    • Remove rear brake drum.
  • On all models, remove return springs and shoe guide, Fig. .
  • Remove brake hold down springs and pins.
  • Disconnect actuator lever and pivot.
  • Remove lever return spri...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 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 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 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 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 GAS

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark rear universal joint to drive shaft flange.
  • Remove retaining bolts and clamps.
  • Remove propeller shaft from pinion drive flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft from transmission/transfer case.
  • Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure bearing caps do not separate from U-Joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks made during removal.
    • Torque yoke retainer bolts to 18 ft. lbs.
Two Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Suppor...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> Auxiliary -> Single Alternator
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 GAS

Single Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove coolant reservoir and air cleaner.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove drive belt, using suitable removal tool.
  • Remove heater hose pipe from alternator and oil fill tubes from support bracket.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts, then alternator from vehicle.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front alternator mounting bolt to 37 f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

These engines use a single serpentine drive belt to drive all engine-mount accessories. All belt drive accessories are rigidly mounted with belt tension maintained by a spring loaded automatic tensioner.

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable 1/2 inch break...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 GMC Savana 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 GMC Savana 1500  4.3 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2001 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Wheel Sensor
  • Battery
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Brake Pressure Differential Switch
  • Connector C-1
  • Automatic Transmission Diagram for 2001 GMC Savana 1500  5.7 V8 GASAutomatic Transmission Diagram for 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid Valve
  • 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 GMC Savana 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 GMC Savana 1500  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Video Cassette Player
  • 2001 GMC Savana 1500  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Back-Up Lamp Switch
  • Back- Up Lamp Right
  • Back-Up Lamp- Left
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 GMC Savana 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2001 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 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 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 GMC Savana 1500 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 Savana 1500 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 Savana 1500 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 Savana 1500 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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