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GMC C1500 Suburban CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban 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 GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
Removal
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under >, then loosen and reposition compressor in brackets.
- Remove clutch plate and hub as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
- Remove shaft seal retaining ring.
- Clean inside of compressor neck area around shaft and seal seat to prevent damage to compressor from entry of dirt.
- Place seal protector tool No. J-33021, or equivalent, over end of shaft to avoid chipping ceramic seat. Engage knurled tangs of seal seat remover/installer tool No. J-23128-A, or equivalent, into recessed portion of seal seat by turning handle clockwise. Remove s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> C & K Series w/Non-Servo Brakes -> Duo-Servo Brakes -> Installation -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> Removal -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Duo-Servo Brakes
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual truck chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
- Using brake spring pliers or equivalent, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Fig. . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during installation.
- Remove brake hold-down spri...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Escalade, Avalanche & Denali, 1988-03 & C/K Pickup (Except 1999-03 Sierra & Silverado), 1992-06 Blazer, Jimmy, Hummer H2, SSR, Suburban, Yukon XL, Tahoe, Yukon, Bravada Gasoline Engines & 2004-06 Rainier, TrailBlazer & Envoy
Vehicle: 1995 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.
Disassemble
- Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
- Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
- On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
- Disassemble snap rings by ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter battery positive cable and wiring harness.
- Remove mounting bolts and washers with shims, if required.
- Remove starter motor f...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing crossover assembly.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing crossover assembly.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 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 GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Window Defogger Diagram for 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
LH Side Of Transmission Diagram for 1995 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1995 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1998 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC C1500 Suburban cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: ENGINEERING INFORMATION (EI) PROCESS - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DTC P0756, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH GEAR START - 4L60-E, 4L65-E, OR 4L70-E - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC C1500 Suburban AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC C1500 Suburban 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 GMC C1500 Suburban 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 GMC C1500 Suburban 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 GMC C1500 Suburban 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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