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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Master Cylinder

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Service as required

Severe Ser...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.
  • Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
  • Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.
  • Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.
  • Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
  • Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front propeller shaft retainer bolts 18 f...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> Auxiliary -> Primary
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Primary

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove surge tank and air cleaner.
  • Remove upper fan shroud and accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts, then alternator from vehicle.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front alternator mounting bolt to 37 ft. lbs.
    • Torque rear alternator mounting bolt to 18 ft. ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0 V8 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 Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at bypass pipe.
  • Remove hose from bypass pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose from hea...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Remove upper radiator fan shroud.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to release tension using a 1/2 inch breaker bar inserted into tensioner opening , then remove belt.
  • Slowly release tension on belt tensioner.
  • Inspect drive belt for excessive cracking or any visible damage and r...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Auxiliary Heater And A/C Harness Routing Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500  6.0 V8 GASAuxiliary Heater And A/C Harness Routing Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Connector
  • S411
  • S412
  • Auxiliary High Speed Blower Motor Relay Connector
  • Auxiliary Medium Speed Blower Motor Relay
  • I/P Harness Routing Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500  6.0 V8 GASI/P Harness Routing Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Instrument Panel Cluster Connector
  • Vehicle Communication Interface Module
  • Antenna Connector
  • Connector C-5
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Chevrolet Express 2500  4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • Passenger Window Switch
  • Driver Window Switch
  • Window RAP Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    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: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 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 Express 2500 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 Express 2500 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 Express 2500 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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