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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Test -> Astro & Safari -> Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, S10, Sonoma & Trailblazer -> Diagnostic Tests -> Express & Savana -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Poor Connections -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.

A/C System Performance Test

Astro & Safari

Refer to Fig. , for A/C performance test procedure and standard values.

Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL

Refer to Fig. , for A/C performance test procedure and standar...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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 Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 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 Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel d...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 V8 GAS

When the TPMS detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is displayed on the DI...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove mounting bolts and engine shield, if required.
  • Remove mounting bolts and oil pan skid plate, if required.
  • Remove righthand transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove front axle mounting bracket nut, then position front axle mounting bracket bolt until tip is flush with support bushing. Do not remove bolt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and slide starter forward until it clears transmission.
  • Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove start...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD WT 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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 Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 6.6 V8 DIESEL

An air cleaner restriction indicator, Fig. , is located in the intake duct between the MAF sensor and the air cleaner assembly.

If the window shows green, no service is required at this time. However, if...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove radiator air upper baffle retainers, then the upper air baffle, Fig. .
  • Remove inlet and outlet hoses from radiator.
  • Lift lower fan shroud upward to disengage from clips, then remove lower fan shroud from vehicle.
  • Remove surge tank hose from radiator
  • Remove and discard radiator quick connect fittings as follows:
    • Pull caps back along pipe, then holding one leg o...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 6.6 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, then remove belt.
  • Route be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Automatic Day/Night Mirror Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  8.1 V8 GASAutomatic Day/Night Mirror Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-1
  • Connector C-2
  • Auto Day/Night Mirror Connector
  • Steering Wheel   Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 8.1 V8 GASSteering Wheel Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 8.1 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Window Switch-LR
  • Window Motor-LR
  • Window/Door Lock Switch-Driver
  • 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Control Module
  • Body Control Module
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Sunroof Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: NAVIGATION RADIO DIAGNOSTIC TIPS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: INFORMATION ON DIESEL FUEL REQUIREMENTS - SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR ON, LOSS OF POWER, FILTER LIFE PERCENTAGE LOW AS A RESULT OF FUEL FILTER PLUGGED / INCORRECT FUEL GRADE
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD 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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