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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2003-04 -> Precautions -> A/C Refrigerant Oil -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
A/C Refrigerant Oil
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data," for specifications.
Engine Coolant
Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be inspected if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.
- Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
- Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
- Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensure D shaped hol...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
- 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
- Remove surge tank hose from surge tank.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from veh...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using suitab...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 HVAC Control Module Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 RH Front of Vehicle Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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Document: Information on 6.6L LBZ, LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Design Change-New Head Gasket Part Numbers and Head Bolt Torque Specifications Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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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