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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3 V8 FLEX
Brake Lines & Linings
Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.
Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One-Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two-Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.0 V8 GAS
Front
Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include 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 expos...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Keyless Entry Transmitter Or DIC Method -> Scan Tool Method
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8 V8 GAS
Keyless Entry Transmitter Or DIC Method
- On models with standard ignition switch, place the ignition switch in the On position.
- On models with keyless ignition switch, place the ignition switch in the Accy position.
- On all models, using the keyless entry transmitters press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds indicating the learn mode has been actuated. The left front turn signal will also be illuminated.
- Using the DIC (Driver Information Center) press and release the Info button until the Tire Learn message is indicated on the DIC display. Depres...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.8 V8 GAS
- 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 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3 V8 FLEX
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 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3 V8 GAS
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect engine o...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3 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 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear End Lamps Diagram for 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EI07082-Power Steering Fluid Leaking from Power Steering Gear/Rack Assembly Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: Second Order Prop Shaft Vibration Or Launch Shudder Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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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