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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 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 Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Compressor Clutch Service -> Clutch Coil, Replace -> Clutch Plate & Hub, Replace -> Clutch Pulley & Bearing, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Clutch Plate & Hub, Replace

Service procedures given are for compressor removed and mounted in suitable holding fixture. However, on most applications, compressor clutch components can be serviced without removing compressor or recovering refrigerant from system. If refrigerant recovery becomes necessary, refer to "General Service" for procedure.

To prevent serious internal compressor damage, when removing or installing clutch components, never apply pressure directly to the compressor shaft. Always use a suitable shaft protector.

Removal

Refer to Fig. when performing compr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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, leave 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. , ensure D shaped ho...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> C/K, G & R/V Series w/6.2L, 6.5L & 6.6L Diesel Engines
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4 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 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor

Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 4.8 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter to engine brace and heat shields.
  • Disconnect wires from solenoids.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers and lower starter. Record position of shims, if required.
  • Remove starter motor from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the fol...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) harness connector and remove air cleaner hold down screw.
  • Loosen outlet duct hose clamp and remove air cleaner.
  • Partially drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect coolant recovery reservoir hose.
  • Remove mounting screws and coolant recovery r...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

  • Rotate tensioner arm counterclockwise using 3/8 inch breaker bar.
  • Remove belt from pulleys.
  • Route new belt over all pulleys except tensioner arm.
  • Rotate tensioner arm co...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500  6.6 V8 DIESELDoor Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Speaker
  • Door Lock Switch
  • Window Defogger Grid
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C407
  • Connector C409
  • Splice S413
  • Auxiliary Air Temperature Actuator Connector
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Chevrolet Express 3500  6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Pump Motor
  • P/B Booster Fluid Flow Sw
  • 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Driver
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Passenger
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Document: WARRANTY - CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED / VERIFIED LABOR OPERATIONS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet Express 3500 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 Express 3500 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 Express 3500 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 Express 3500 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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