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2006 GMC Canyon CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GAS

The procedures to remove and install the brake pads are outlined in "Calip... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon WT 3.5 L5 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut and washer. Do not reuse wheel drive shaft nut, replace with new.
  • Remove steering knuckle assembly.
  • Release wheel drive shaft by placing a brass drift against tripod housing. Firmly strike brass drift with a hammer to release drive shaft.
  • Remove front wheel drive shaft from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • A snap or po...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 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 ter...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLT 3.5 L5 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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Top Of The Engine Diagram for 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GASTop Of The Engine Diagram for 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
  • Fuel Injector No.5
  • Fuel Injector No.3
  • Fuel Injector No.2
  • Fuel Injector No.1
  • SIR Components Diagram for 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GASSIR Components Diagram for 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 3.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
  • Inflatable Restraint I/P Module
  • Accessory Switch
  • Seat Belt Pretensioner
  • Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • HVAC Control Module
  • 2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rap Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Driver Door Lock And Window Switch
  • Driver Window Motor
  • Down Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 GMC Canyon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque
    Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2006 GMC Canyon SLE 2.8 L4 GAS

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

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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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