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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet G20 VAN Express 5.7 V8 GAS
Removal
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under >, then loosen and reposition compressor in brackets.
- Remove clutch plate and hub as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
- Remove shaft seal retaining ring.
- Clean inside of compressor neck area around shaft and seal seat to prevent damage to compressor from entry of dirt.
- Place seal protector tool No. J-33021, or equivalent, over end of shaft to avoid chipping ceramic seat. Engage knurled tangs of seal seat remover/installer tool No. J-23128-A, or equivalent, into recessed portion of seal seat by turning handle clockwise. Remove s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Rattle -> Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping -> Caliper Brake Fluid Leak -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Heavy Brake Drag -> No Braking Effect When Brake Pedal Is Depressed -> Pull, Uneven Or Grabbing Brakes -> Rear Brakes Locking On Application
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS
Excessive Pedal Travel
- Worn brake linings.
- Disc pads knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
- Piston and linings not properly seated or positioned.
- Insufficient fluid in system.
- Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
- Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
- Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
- Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
- Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
- Improperly ground rear brake shoes.
Brake Roughness Or Chatter; Pedal Pumping
- Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
- Rotor excessively out of parallel.
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Frozen or seized pistons.
- Brake fluid, oil or grease on ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4.8 V8 GAS
Light Duty Emissions
Normal Service
Service as required
Severe Ser...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Front
Front, All Except NP8 Axle
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front differential carrier shield, if used.
- Reference mark relationship of propeller shaft to front axle and transfer case flange.
- Remove bolts and retainers from front axle.
- Remove bolts and retainers from transfer case.
- Remove propeller shaft. When removing propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ears or using a tool between yoke and universal joint. If propeller shaft is removed by using such means, injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of joint.
- Compress propeller...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3 V8 FLEX
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS 4.3 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter to engine brace and heat shields.
- Disconnect wires from solenoids.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers and lower starter. Record position of shims, if required.
- Remove starter motor from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the fol...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-09 Aveo & 2009 G3
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Aveo LT 1.6 L4 GAS
On 2004-08 models, 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.
On 2009 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Grasp the upper and lower portions of the glove compartment and pull the compartment out from the housing, Fig. .
- Through the glov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1993 Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 6.2 V8 DIESEL
An air cleaner restriction indicator, Fig. , is located in the intake duct between the MAF sensor and the air cleaner assembly.
If the window shows green, no service is required at this time. However, if...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Using suitable 1/2 inch ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Passenger Door-Lock Assembly Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 4.8 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1991 Chevrolet G10 VAN Sportvan 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Poor Acceleration from a Stop or Detonation in Gear at a Stop Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS 5.3 V8 FLEX Symptoms: |
Document: INFORMATION ON PROPER TIRE PRESSURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1987 Chevrolet V20 Suburban 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet 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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