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2003 Chevrolet SSR CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2002 -> 2002-03 -> 2003-06 -> 2004-06 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10 -> Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Express & Savana -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Sierra & Silverado -> Symptom Tests -> Temperature Vs. Resistance
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10
[[table data]]Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
2002
[[table data]]2003-06
[[table data]]Bravada, Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer
2002-03
[[table data]]2004-06
[[table data]]Express & Savana
2002
[[table data]]2003-06
[[table data]]Sierra & Silverado
2002
[[table data]]2003-06
[[table data]]Connector Pin Identification
[[table data]]Diagnostic Tests
Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10
[[table data]]Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
2002
[[table data]]2003-06
[[table data]]Bravada, Envoy, Rai...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> HHR & SSR -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 25,000 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 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 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 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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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS
The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM/PCM memory can be cleared of codes either by using a scan tool (OBD II systems) or by disconnecting the battery ground ca...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehic...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet SSR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Steering Column Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Harness Routing Component Views Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet SSR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet SSR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet SSR 5.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet SSR AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet SSR 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 2003 Chevrolet SSR 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 2003 Chevrolet SSR 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 2003 Chevrolet SSR 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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