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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am

This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.

  • Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
  • If BCM fails to accept the pr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be checked if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.

  • Raise and support vehicle leaving wheels on, and allow axle to hang freely.
  • Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
  • Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensuring that D shape...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-03 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 miles

Severe Service

Rep...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Separate alternator from mounting bracket.
  • Rem...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Diesel Electronic Control System
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing crossover assembly.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing crossover assembly.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

A/C Components Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban  5.7 V8 GASA/C Components Diagram for 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Temperature Valve
  • Air Inlet Valve
  • Air Inlet Actuator
  • Heater Core
  • A/C Valve
  • Transmission Components Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban  6.5 V8 DIESELTransmission Components Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Connector C-107
  • Connector C-122
  • Connector C-120
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1995 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban  6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1995 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • A/C Low Pressure Cutout Switch
  • A/C Hi Pressure Cutout Switch
  • Heater and A/C Control Module
  • 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban  6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Low Blower Relay
  • Rear High Blower Relay
  • Rear Medium Blower Relay
  • Rear Blower Motor
  • Auxiliary A/C Control Switch, Rear
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ENHANCED I/M PROGRAM INFO - DIAGN MANUAL FOR OBD II
    Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: WARRANTY - SUBLET ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE (COVERAGE: "S") LABOR OPERATIONS
    Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 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 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 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 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 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 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 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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