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2005 Chevrolet Malibu CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Apply service brake with pedal force of 175 lbs., and release.
  • Fully apply parking brake using approximately 125 lbs., of force on final stroke and release.
  • Apply and release parking brake two additional times.
  • Inspect parking brake pedal assembly for full release by turning ignition On and observing brake warning lamp. Lamp should be off.
  • If brake warning lamp is on and parking brake appears to be fully released, operate manual pedal release lever and pull downward on front park brake cable to remove slack from pedal assembly.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Inspect parking brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstice, Vibe & 2004-06 Malibu & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5 V6 GAS

On Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstic...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
  • Insert a drift into rotor and against caliper in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link.
  • Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ele...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove engine mount strut from front of engine and radiator support.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner using suitable removal tool, then remove serpent...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS

The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Remove intake manifold cover.
  • Remove lefthand inner fender brace.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct from throttle body.
  • Disconnect PCV tube from air inlet duct.
  • Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove upper air cleaner housing.
  • Remove Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and harness from lower air cleaner housing. Do not disconnect connectors.
  • Remove Transmission Control Module (TCM) and harness from lower air cleaner housing. Do not disconnect connectors.
  • Loosen clamp and remove air cleaner outlet duct from air cleaner.
  • Disconnect two rubber grommets on inner rail a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove engine mount snubber bracket.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to relieve tension from driv...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Power Steering Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu  2.2 L4 GASPower Steering Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Steering Components
  • Rear Of Vehicle Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 3.5 V6 GASRear Of Vehicle Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamp
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Radio Antenna
  • Turn Signal Lamp
  • Tail Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Malibu  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Solenoid
  • 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Blower Motor Control Module
  • Heater/Vent/Air Conditioning Control Module
  • Run Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 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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