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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 -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Astro & Safari -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Front -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rear -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Astro & Safari
Front
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect electrical connector, then remove recovery and windshield washer fluid reservoir assembly.
  • Remove two acoustic cover retaining screws in blower motor area.
  • Cut acoustic cover between five clip lands, Fig. . Retain piece of acoustic cover for reassembly.
  • Remove cooling tube from motor.
  • Remove blower motor to case attaching screws.
  • Remove blower motor from case.
  • Reverse procedure install.
Rear
  • Remove left quarter panel swing-out wind...

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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 -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Certain general service procedures apply, regardless of whether the brakes are vacuum or hydraulically assisted. Only top quality, clean brake fluid should be used. More seals and valves are used with power brake systems than with ordinary brakes, so an inferior brake fluid will do much more damage. For the same reason, ensure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, care must be taken not to mix the fluids of the booster hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system as the fluids are not compatible.

If the power unit fails, the brak...

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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 Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-03 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 miles

Severe Service

Rep...

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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: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 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+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Aids -> Diagnostic Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Test Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Tests

Test Procedures

Refer to Figs. through for diagnostic test procedures.

Diagnostic Check
  • Check for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the TPMS to verify that none are installed.
  • Check the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
  • Ensure that the scan tool selected front and rear tire pressure parameters are correct compared to the tire...

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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: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS 8.1 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter battery positive cable and wiring harness.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers, shims, starter and heat shield from vehicle.
  • Rever...

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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: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 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 -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the war...

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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+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic WT 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air intake tube.
  • Remove heater and surge tank hose from mounting clip.
  • Release clamp on heater inlet hose at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Release clamp on heater inlet hose at water pump.
  • Remove hose from water pump.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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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: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Clutch Pedal Position Switch Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  8.1 V8 GASClutch Pedal Position Switch Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Pedal Position Switch
  • Clutch Master Cylinder
  • Accessory Power Outlets Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  8.1 V8 GASAccessory Power Outlets Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Accessory Power Outlet
  • Cigar Lighter Assembly
  • Ashtray Lamp Shield
  • Ashtray Lamp Socket
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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.

    2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Steering Wheel DIC Controls
  • 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Service Engine Soon
  • 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: USE OF NITROGEN GAS IN TIRES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: POWERTRAIN QUALITY CENTER FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND TRANSFER CASE REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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