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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Adjustments -> A/C -> C & K Series -> Control Cables -> G Series -> Less A/C -> Mode/Temperature/Recirculation Actuators -> S/T Series
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet G30 VAN Sportvan 5.7 V8 GAS
Control Cables
G Series
Less A/C
- Attach inner cable and sheath to dash panel control.
- Move temperature cable to Cold then attach loop on inner cable to temperature door on heater case.
- Attach cable sheath to heater case, then move temperature lever to full Heat. This will require force to slide inner cable clip to its proper position.
- Move temperature adjusting lever quickly from Cold to Hot. Door should be heard seating at stops.
A/C
The temperature door cable is self-adjusting. Quickly move temperature lever from...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking Effect When Brake Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven Or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 V8 GAS
Excessive Pedal Travel
- Worn brake linings.
- Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
- Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
- Insufficient fluid in system.
- Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
- Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
- Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
- Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
- Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
- Improperly ground rear brake shoes.
Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping
- Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
- Rotor excessively out of parallel.
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Frozen or seized pistons.
- Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet K3500 Pickup 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove engine splash shield, and stabilizer shaft link.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Insert a suitable drift through brake caliper and remove front wheel driveshaft nut.
- Separate outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
- Separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Attach front hub spindle remover tool No. J 42129, or equivalent, then disengage driveshaft from hub and bearing assembly.
- Disengage driveshaft from transaxle using slide hammer tool No. J ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2 L4 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- 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, notin...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3 V8 FLEX
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
- Remove the A/C and heater modul...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 4.3 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS 4.3 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect MAF/IAT sensor harness connector.
- Separate MAF/IAT sensor and air inlet tube by loosening hose clamp.
- Remove inlet hose from support, radiator and thermostat housing. Remove radiator inlet hose.
- Remove outlet hose from surge tank, water pump and radiator. Remove radiator outlet hose.
- Remove retainers, mounting bolts and upper fan shroud.
- Remove fan and clutch using a suitable fan clutch wrench tool.
- Remove lower fan shroud by lifting up to disconnect from clips on radiator and remove.
- Remove surge tank hose.
- Remove engine oil coo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL
- Rotate tensioner to release belt tension, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a 5/8 inch socket placed on tensioner pulley.
- Remove drive belt.
- Route b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
RF Corner of the Vehicle-Lighting Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Behind RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet G30 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1993 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: USING TECH 2 TO RETRIEVE PART NUMBERS FOR RADIOS, COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGERS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTERS (IPC) - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet SSR 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: USE OF "SURFACE CONDITIONING DISKS" - REVISED Vehicle: 1985 Chevrolet P20 VAN 4.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet 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 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 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 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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