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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Description
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

When wheel slip is detected during a brake application, the ABS enters anti-lock mode. During anti-lock braking, hydraulic pressure in the individual wheel circuits is controlled to prevent any wheel from slipping. A separate hydraulic line and specific solenoid valves are provided for each wheel. The ABS can decrease, hold, or increase hydraulic pressure to each wheel brake. The ABS cannot, however, increase hydraulic pressure above the amount which is transmitted by the master cylinder during braking.

During anti-lock braking, a series of rapid pulsations is felt in the brake pedal...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Service as required

Severe Ser...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Front

Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the propeller shafts, wheel drive shafts, pinion flanges and output shafts

Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
  • If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer case by prying up ex...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove mounting bolts and engine shield, if required.
  • Remove mounting bolts and oil pan skid plate, if required.
  • Remove righthand transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove front axle mounting bracket nut, then position front axle mounting bracket bolt until tip is flush with support bushing. Do not remove bolt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and slide starter forward until it clears transmission.
  • Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove start...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 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: 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2004-06 Silverado -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Reset

When the TPMS detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is displayed on the DIC and the low tire pressure indicator is displayed on the IPC. Adjusting tire to recommended pressure will clear the tire message.

Relearn

  • Apply the Parking brake, then place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Cycle the headlamp switch from Off to Parking Lamp position 4 times within 4 seconds.
  • The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
  • If GM tool No. J-46079 or equiv...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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 outlet fitting.
  • Remove hose from engine coolant outlet fitting.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

A/C Low Pressure Switch and A/C Accumulator Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESELA/C Low Pressure Switch and A/C Accumulator Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Coolant Level Switch Connector
  • A/C Low Pressure Switch
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Auxiliary Battery Relay Electrical Connector
  • Inner Wheel Well
    • Onstar Vehicle Communication Unit Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GASOnstar Vehicle Communication Unit Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Communication Unit
  • Connector C-248
  • IP Support Bracket
  • Vehicle Communication Unit Connector
  • Vehicle Communication Unit Harness

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 CNG Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 CNG Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Rear Vertical Motor - Passenger
  • Seat Front Vertical Motor - Passenger
  • Seat Horizontal Motor - Passenger
  • Seat Adjuster Switch - Passenger
  • Seat Bolster Motor - Passenger
    • 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • Defogger Relay
  • Rear Defog Switch
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 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: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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