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2006 Chevrolet Colorado CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> ADVICS -> Description
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GAS
When wheel slip is detected during a brake application, the ABS enters anti-lock mode. During anti-lock braking, hydraulic pressure in the individual wheel circuits is controlled to prevent any wheel from slipping. A separate hydraulic line and specific solenoid valves are provided for each wheel. The ABS can decrease, hold, or increase hydraulic pressure to each wheel brake. The ABS cannot, however, increase hydraulic pressure above the amount which is transmitted by the master cylinder during braking.
During anti-lock braking, a series of rapid pulsations is felt in the brake pedal...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Colorado & Canyon -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.5 L5 GAS
Normal Service
Service as...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.8 L4 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 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.5 L5 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove left front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove left wheelhouse liner.
- Disengage air conditioning compressor electrical connector from bracket.
- Remove lower air conditioning compressor mounting bolts, leave upper mounting bolt with air conditioning compressor.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove alternator output battery t...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.8 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.5 L5 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine block.
- Remove hose from engine block.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drai...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
- Remove belt from water pump pul...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door Jamb Switch Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Electronic Components Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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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