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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Service as required

Severe Ser...

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

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.
  • Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
  • Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.
  • Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.
  • Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
  • Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front propeller shaft retainer bolts 18 f...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 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 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • 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 install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 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 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

Keyless Entry Component Views Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN  4.8 V8 GASKeyless Entry Component Views Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Steering Wheel
  • Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
  • Instrument Panel Carrier
  • Engine Harness Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN  4.8 V8 GASEngine Harness Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
  • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Connector
  • G102
  • G103
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN  4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump and Sender
  • Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
  • Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid
  • 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN  4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamp
  • Right Backup Lamp
  • Left Backup Lamp
  • Right Tail/Stop and Turn Signal Lamp
  • Left Tail/Stop And Turn Signal Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: PROCEDURE TO TAKE SNAPSHOT DATA WITH A TECH 2 AND UPLOAD DATA TO COMPUTER USING TIS SOFTWARE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS, MIL/SES DTCS P0171, P0172, P0174, P0300, P1174, P1175 - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN 4.8 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Express 3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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