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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove mounting bolts and engine shield, if required.
  • Remove mounting bolts and oil pan skid plate, if required.
  • Remove righthand transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove front axle mounting bracket nut, then position front axle mounting bracket bolt until tip is flush with support bushing. Do not remove bolt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and slide starter forward until it clears transmission.
  • Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove start...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 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: 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 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 eng...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using suitab...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.6 V8 DIESELA/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch
  • A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Electrical Connector
  • Condenser Hose
  • A/C Compressor Hose
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor and Park/Neutral Position Switch Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.0 V8 GASVehicle Speed Sensor and Park/Neutral Position Switch Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
  • Neutral Position Switch Connector
  • Park Position Switch Connector
  • PNP Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Auxiliary Power Outlet - Front
  • 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500  6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Glow Plug Controller
  • Fuel Heater
  • Engine Control Module
  • Engine Oil Level Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 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: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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