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

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1.6L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.2L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 4.2L Engine -> 4.3L Engine -> 4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines -> 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L Engines -> 6.5L Engine (Diesel) -> 6.6L Engine (Diesel) -> 8.1L Engine -> Astro & Safari -> Aztek -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rendezvous -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Astro & Safari
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove fan and fan blade clutch assembly.
  • Remove water pump pulley.
  • Disconnect coolant bypass hose and clamps.
  • Disconnect radiator outlet hose from water pump.
  • Remove four water pump bolts, then the water pump.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Aztek
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container, until coolant is below level of water pump.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Accumulator Leak-Down, System Does Not Hold Charge -> Grabby Brakes Or Booster Chatters/Pedal Vibrates -> Slow Brake Pedal Return
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Slow Brake Pedal Return

  • Excessive seal friction in booster.
  • Faulty spool action.
  • Restriction in return line from booster to pump reservoir.
  • Damaged input rod end.

Grabby Brakes Or Booster Chatters/Pedal Vibrates

  • Faulty spool action caused by contamination in sys...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS 6.6 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 Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic LS 6.0 V8 GAS

Front

Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the propeller shafts, wheel drive shafts, pinion flanges and output shafts

Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
  • If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer case by prying up ex...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.6 V8 DIESEL

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) notifies the driver when a significant loss of tire pressure occurs in any of the 4 tires.

When the vehicle is stationary, the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehicle speed increases, centrifugal force activates the sensors internal accelerometer causing the sensors to go into rolling mode. In the rolling mode, the sensors read tire pressure once every 30 second and transmit the reading once every 60 seconds. On models with convince package, the PDM (Passenger Door Module), receives and translates the data transmit...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove righthand front fender wheelhouse inner panel.
  • Remove starter motor battery positive cable, then solenoid wires.
  • Remove star...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 3500 Classic LS 8.1 V8 GAS

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 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS 6.0 V8 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Separate mass airflow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor assembly and air inlet tube by loosening hose clamp.
  • Disconnect radiator inlet hose clip from air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Upper

  • D...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 WT 8.1 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using suitab...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Roof Beacon Relay Ground G-304 Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GASRoof Beacon Relay Ground G-304 Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Roof Beacon Relay
  • Ground G-110 And Ground G-302 Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.0 V8 GASGround G-110 And Ground G-302 Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Transfer Case
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Overhead Console
  • 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • 3-2 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • TCC Solenoid Valve
  • 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • Powertrain Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: BRAKE WARRANTY SERVICE AND PROCEDURES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic LS 8.1 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: TRANSMISSION SLIPS, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT, COLD HESITATION, INTERMITTENT, POOR PERFORMANCE, POWER, SHIFT, DTC'S P0701/P1709/P1711/P1713/P0841/P0843/P0847/P0870/P0872/P0875 - ALLISON 1000 SERIES TRANSMISSION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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