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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.
When using a recovery or recycling station...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
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 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
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: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS
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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS
Front
Remove
Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the following components:
- Propeller shafts
- Wheel drive shafts
- Pinion flanges
- 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 ca...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct, if required.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
- Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
- Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
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 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator air upper baffle retainers, then 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 of retai...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Electronic Brake Control Module Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Seat Belts Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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