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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) and follow the tool manufacturer's instructions.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Automatic Apply Parking Brakes -> Aztek, Montana, Rendezvous, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Vue & Venture -> C & K Series -> Control Rod -> Express, Savana & P Series -> Lever Type -> Manual Parking Brake -> Optional Method -> Pedal Type -> Propeller Shaft Type -> Service Brake -> Standard Method -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Service Brake

These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward or when the vehicle comes to an uphill stop.

Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is required after the brake shoes have been relined or replaced, or when the length of the adjusting screw has been changed during some other service operation.

Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Refer ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

  • 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 J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove righthand front fender wheelhouse inner panel.
  • Remove starter motor battery positive cable, then solenoid wires.
  • Remove star...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 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 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Water In Fuel Or Drain Fuel Filter Warning Lamp -> Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

The Water In Fuel indicator should light when excessive water has entered the fuel system. As the fuel filter becomes plugged, a low pressure sensor activates the lamp. The lamp should light during engine starting as a bulb inspection. Once the engine has started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp is lit intermittently, drain fuel filter. If lamp remains lit, drain fuel filter. If the lamp still remains on after fuel filter has been drained, replace fuel filter. If lamp is lit dur...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Inlet

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Grommet P-100 Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GASGrommet P-100 Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Motor Module
  • Dash Panel
  • Grommet P-100
  • Cruise Control Module Electrical Connector
  • Plenum Panel
    • Power Take Off Relay Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GASPower Take Off Relay Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Take Off Relay
  • Fuse Block Underhood
  • Engine Wiring Harness

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Console Courtesy Lamp
  • Inadvertent Power Relay
  • I/P Courtesy Lamp-Left
  • I/P Courtesy Lamp-Right
  • Door Courtesy Lamp-Driver
    • 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Generator
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Message Center
  • Data Link Communications

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 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: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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