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2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 8.1 V8 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 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 and ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD WT 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Refer ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
- Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
- Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
- Using J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
- Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Aids -> Diagnostic Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Test Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Test Procedures
Refer to Figs. through for diagnostic test procedures.
Diagnostic Check
- Check for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the TPMS to verify that none are installed.
- Check the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
- Ensure that the scan tool selected front and rear tire pressure parameters are correct compared to the tire...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 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 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 6.0 V8 GAS
A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.
Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
- Remove surge tank hose from surge tank.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from veh...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 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 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Speaker, LR Diagram for 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6 V8 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
Overhead Console Diagram for 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 8.1 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD WT 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Information on 6.6L LBZ, LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Design Change-New Head Gasket Part Numbers and Head Bolt Torque Specifications Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD WT 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD WT 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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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