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GMC CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC 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 GMC cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1998-2000 -> Oil Charge -> Alero & Malibu -> Bonneville, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Camaro, Century & Firebird -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Corvette -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille & Seville -> Eldorado -> Except Lincoln LS & Probe -> Except Talon -> Except Tracker -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size & Ram Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> L-Series -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lincoln LS -> Metro -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> Probe -> S-Series -> Saturn -> Talon
Vehicle: 1999 GMC K2500 Pickup 7.4 V8 GAS
DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Passenger Cars
Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
Except Talon
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> General System Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1992 GMC Sonoma GT 2.8 V6 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe, oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out-of-roundness and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1991 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR GMC 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 GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> Keyless Entry Transmitter Or DIC Method -> Scan Tool Method
Vehicle: 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.0 V8 GAS
Keyless Entry Transmitter Or DIC Method
- On models with standard ignition switch, place the ignition switch in the On position.
- On models with keyless ignition switch, place the ignition switch in the Accy position.
- On all models, using the keyless entry transmitters press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds indicating the learn mode has been actuated. The left front turn signal will also be illuminated.
- Using the DIC (Driver Information Center) press and release the Info button until the Tire Learn message is indicated on the DIC display. Depres...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Envoy XL 5.3 V8 GAS
Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be installed in their original locations. After installation, if starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front steering gear crossmember rear mounting bolts.
- Remove rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts, then rear steering gear crossmember from vehicl...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
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: 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 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 GMC AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 6.0 V8 GAS
A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.
Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Canyon WT 2.9 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise, using a suitable tool to release...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Behind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1996 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 A/C Compressor and Hoses Diagram for 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 5.3 V8 ELECTRIC/GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: INFORMATION ON AFTERMARKET DEVICE INTERFERENCE WITH ONSTAR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES Vehicle: 1986 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NEW LABOR OPERATION CODES FOR DEALER INSTALLED GM ACCESSORIES REPLACED DURING WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC 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 GMC 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 GMC 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 GMC 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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