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2008 Chevrolet Colorado CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 L5 GAS
The procedures to remove and install the brake pads are outlined i...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 L5 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove wheel drive shaft nut and washer. Do not reuse wheel drive shaft nut, replace with new.
- Remove steering knuckle assembly.
- Release wheel drive shaft by placing a brass drift against tripod housing. Firmly strike brass drift with a hammer to release drive shaft.
- Remove front wheel drive shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- A snap or po...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0750 Left Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0755 Right Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0760 Left Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor Or C0765 Right Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor -> DTC C0775 Low Tire Pressure System Sensors Not Learned -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Fault -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2.9 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Low tire pressure in one or more tires is indicated by a continuously illuminated TPMS indicator after the bulb check is completed. The DIC will display a check tire pressure type message, if equipped. It is not necessary to perform the Relearn procedure for a low tire condition.
When a TPMS DTC is set, the TPMS indicator will flash for one minute after the bulb check is completed and then will remain illuminated. The DI...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt.
- Raise and support vehicle only high enough to access air conditioning compressor through wheelhouse.
- Remove left front wheel.
- Remove push-pins and left wheelhouse liner.
- Disengage air conditioning compressor electrical connector from bracket.
- Remove air conditioning compressor mounting bolts. Evacuation of air conditioning refrigerant will not be required. Upper mounting bolt will remain with air conditioning compressor.
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from alternator.
- Reposition alternator out...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.7 L5 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.9 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.7 L5 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise, using suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
- Slide drive belt from water pump pul...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Pedal Cluster Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.7 L5 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 L5 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.7 L5 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.7 L5 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 L5 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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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