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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Electric Cooling Fans -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 2001 -> 2002 -> Aztek, Montana, Rendezvous, Silhouette & Venture -> C, K & P Series
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

Aztek, Montana, Rendezvous, Silhouette & Venture

2001

Refer to Fig. and for diagnosis and testing procedures. If a fan blade is bent or damaged, replace the blade assembly. Do not attempt to repair and use a damaged fan blade again.

2002
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 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: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct, if required.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
  • Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
  • Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air intake tube.
  • Remove heater and surge tank hose from mounting clip.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine coolant inlet fitting.
  • Remove hose from engine coolant inlet fitting.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Splice Pack SP-203 and Ground G-203 Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GASSplice Pack SP-203 and Ground G-203 Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground G-203
  • A Pillar
    • Rear Wheel Steering Mode Select Switch Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GASRear Wheel Steering Mode Select Switch Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Wheel Steering Module Select Switch
  • Switch Electrical Connector
  • Switch Housing

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Connector
    • 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case Shift Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Transfer Case Encoder Motor

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
    • Document: DTC P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) Set, Check Engine Light On
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 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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