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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS
Removal
- Siphon 2/3 of the brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Compress caliper pistons until they bottom in bores using suitable clamp, Fig. .
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper by removing inlet fitting bolt.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
Inspection
Should it become required to remove the caliper for installation of new components, clean components in denatured alcohol, wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and holes using compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LT 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS
When the TPMS detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is displayed on the DI...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 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 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2004-06 Avalanche -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS
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 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove heater and surge tank hoses from mounting clip.
- Reposition surge tank outlet hose clamp at surge tank.
- Remove surge tank outlet hose from surge tank.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
- Reposition hose clamp from ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LT 8.1 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using suitab...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Wheel Speed Sensor Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine View-Upper Right Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LT 8.1 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LT 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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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