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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.8 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS
Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
Disassemble
- Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
- Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
- On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
- Disassemble snap rings by ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0569 System Configuration Error -> 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 Silverado 1500 WT 4.8 V8 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 Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3 V8 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect positive crankcase ventilation hose from air cleaner outlet resonator.
- Loosen air cleaner outlet resonator clamps at mass air flow intake air temperature sensor and at throttle body.
- Remove air cleaner outlet resonator.
- Remove drive belt using suitable tools.
- Remove engine wiring harness clip from air conditioning compressor and condenser hose bracket.
- Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose bracket bolt.
- Remove heate...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3 V8 FLEX
This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
- Remove air cleaner housing.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.0 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Second Order Prop Shaft Vibration Or Launch Shudder Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: EI07082-Power Steering Fluid Leaking from Power Steering Gear/Rack Assembly Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 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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