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GMC Sierra C3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including GMC engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
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 Sierra C3 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 Sierra C3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 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: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 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 GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
Refer ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
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 Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers, shims, then starter motor from vehicle.
- Reverse proced...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 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: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 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 GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.
Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect engine o...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Variable Effort Steering Diagram for 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Door Components Diagram for 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC Sierra C3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT, ENGINE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF AN EXCESSIVELY/OVER OILED AFTERMARKET, REUSABLE AIR FILTER - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: ABS LIGHT ON, DTC C0265/C0201/U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC Sierra C3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC Sierra C3 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 Sierra C3 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 Sierra C3 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 Sierra C3 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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