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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Condenser, Replace -> 1.6L & 2.0L Engines -> 2.5L Engine -> 2001 -> 2002 -> Astro & Safari -> Aztek -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rendezvous -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

Astro & Safari
  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove grille and front end panel.
  • Disconnect radiator tie bar support at top.
  • Disconnect refrigerant lines from condenser. Cap lines and fittings to prevent dirt or moisture from entering system.
  • Remove center support bracket.
  • Remove condenser.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Aztek
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove cooling fans with cooling fan shroud.
  • Remove radiat...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid.. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Late 1986-06 Chevrolet & GMC G Series w/Gasoline Engines
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 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 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove coolant reservoir and air cleaner.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove heater hose pipe from alternator and oil fill tubes from support bracket.
  • Remove alternator ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner, duct and coolant recovery reservoir.
  • Remove mounting bolts, upper to lower mounting bolts and upper fan shroud.
  • Remove mounti...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 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 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Antenna Diagram for 2002 GMC Savana 1500  5.0 V8 GASAntenna Diagram for 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Grommet P-104
  • Antenna
  • Fuel Tank (55 Gallons) Diagram for 2002 GMC Savana 1500  5.7 V8 GASFuel Tank (55 Gallons) Diagram for 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Level Sender
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 GMC Savana 1500  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • 2002 GMC Savana 1500  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • HVAC Control Assembly Front Auxiliary
  • HVAC Control Assembly Rear Auxiliary
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 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: 2002 GMC Savana 1500 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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