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Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 3500 HD Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 3500 HD (2008–2011): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Axle Preload and Backlash Specifications
- Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Noise Diagnosis
- Classifying the Symptom
- Visual/Physical Inspection
- Symptoms List
- Gear Noise
- Bearing Noise
- Front Wheel Bearing Noise
- Knock at Low Speeds
- Backlash Clunk
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Noisy on Turns
- Straight Roller Bearing Diagnosis
- Tapered Roller Bearing Diagnosis
- Four-Wheel Drive Does Not Engage
- Four-Wheel Drive Does Not Disengage
- Front Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
- Determining the Cause
- Oil Seals
- Sealing Surfaces
- Differential Carrier Assembly
- Removal Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Tools Required
- Special Tools
- Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.25 Inch Axle)
- Adjustment Procedure
- Alternate Adjustment Method
- Inspection Procedure
- Disassembly Procedure
- Differential Case Bearings Inspection
- Differential Case and Gears Inspection
- Pinion and Ring Gear Inspection
- Thrust Washers, Shims, and Adjuster Sleeves Inspection
- Assembly Procedure
- Inspection & Adjustment Procedure
- Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection
- Adjustments Affecting Tooth Contact
- Pinion Depth Adjustment
- Backlash Adjustment
- Testing Procedure
- Correction
- Service Hints
- Condition
- Selectable Four Wheel Drive (S4WD) Front Axle Description and Operation
- Full-Time Four Wheel Drive (F4WD) Front Axle Description and Operation
How to Overhaul the Automatic Transmission - 6l80/6l90 - Removal & Installation, Service (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis)
169 subsections- Symptoms - Automatic Transmission
- Visual/Physical Inspection
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection
- Tools Required
- Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Cleaning
- Special Tools
- Preliminary Procedures
- Service Fast Learn Adapts
- Circuit/System Description
- Diagnostic Aids
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Component Testing
- Repair Procedures
- Transmission Fluid Check
- Cold Check Procedure
- Hot Check Procedure
- Fluid Condition Inspection
- Line Pressure Check Procedure
- Road Test
- Electrical Function Check
- Upshift Control and Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Apply
- Part Throttle Detent Downshift
- Manual Downshifts
- Coasting Downshifts
- Manual Gear Range Selection
- Reverse
- Driver Shift Control (DSC)
- Torque Converter Diagnosis
- Torque Converter Stator
- Poor Acceleration at Low Speed
- Poor Acceleration at High Speed
- Noise
- Torque Converter Clutch Shudder
- If Shudder Occurs During TCC Apply or Release
- If Shudder Occurs After TCC has Applied
- Isolating Vibration
- Indexing Torque Converter
- Bushing and Mating Shaft Inspection
- Vibration
- Noise and Vibration Analysis
- Whine/Growl Noise That Changes with Vehicle Speed
- Noise in First or Reverse Gear
- Noise in First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, or Reverse Gear
- Noise in First, Second, Sixth, or Reverse Gear
- Noise in Second or Sixth Gear
- Noise During 3-4 or 4-3 Shifts
- Noise in Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Gear
- Composition Plates
- Steel Plates
- Causes of Burned Clutch Plates
- Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission
- General Method
- Powder Method
- Dye and Black Light Method
- Find the Cause of the Leak
- Transmission Oil Pan
- Case Leak
- Leak at the Torque Converter End
- Leak at the Vent Pipe
- Case Porosity Repair
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
- Cooler Flow Check and Flushing Steps
- Machine Set-up
- Determine Minimum Flow Rate
- Back Flush Procedure
- Forward Flush
- Flow Test
- Code Recording Procedure
- Clean-up
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks
- No Park or Drive
- Harsh Garage Shift
- No Drive in All Ranges
- No Drive or Reverse Gear
- No First Gear
- No First and Reverse Gears
- Harsh, Soft, Delayed or Slipping First or Reverse Gear
- Stuck in First or Reverse Gear
- No First, Second, Third, and Fourth Gear
- Harsh, Soft, Delayed or Slipping 1-2-3-4 Shift
- No First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, or Reverse Gear
- No First, Second, Sixth, or Reverse Gear
- No Second and Sixth Gear
- Harsh, Soft, Delayed or Slipping Second or Sixth Gear
- Stuck in Second or Sixth Gear
- Vibration in Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Gear
- No Third, Fifth, and Reverse Gear
- Harsh, Soft, Delayed or Slipping Third, Fifth, or Reverse Gear
- No Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Gear
- Harsh, Soft, Delayed or Slipping 4-5-6 Shift
- No Torque Converter Clutch Apply
- No Torque Converter Clutch Release
- No Reverse Gear
- Fluid Pressure High or Low
- Removal Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
- Cable Re-Adjustment
- Transmission Mount Inspection
- 2-6 Clutch Piston Replacement
- Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
- Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
- 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Removal
- Turbine Shaft Fluid Seal Ring Replacement
- 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Installation
- 1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Removal
- 3-5 Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
- 3-5 Reverse Clutch Air Bleed Inspection
- 1-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Piston Seals Replacement
- 3-5 Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
- 1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Installation
- 1-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Bearing Assembly Replacement
- Propeller Shaft Front Slip Yoke Oil Seal Replacement
- Driver Shift Control
- Transmission General Description
- Transmission Component and System Description
- Shift Stabilization Description and Operation
- Tow/Haul Mode Description and Operation
- Transmission Adaptive Functions
- Transmission Indicators and Messages
- Park - Engine Running
- Manual Valve
- CBR1/C456 Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 3
- CBR1/C456 Clutch Regulator Valve
- Shift Solenoid 1
- TCC Regulator Valve and Shuttle Valve
- #2 Ball Check Valve
- Clutch Select Valve 2
- Shift Solenoid 2
- 3-5 Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve
- #3 Ball Check Valve
- Clutch Select Valve #3
- Low and Reverse Clutch
- #5 Ball Check Valve
- C35R Pressure Control Solenoid 2
- 3-5 Reverse Boost Valve
- 3-5 Reverse Clutch
- Neutral - Engine Running
- 3-5 Reverse Clutch Boost Valve
- Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking
- #1 Ball Check Valve
- #6 Ball Check Valve
- C1234 Pressure Control Solenoid 5
- 1-2-3-4 Clutch Regulator Valve
- 1-2-3-4 Clutch Boost Valve
- 1-2-3-4 Clutch
- Drive Range, First Gear
- CBR1/C456 Pressure Control Solenoid 3
- #4 Ball Check Valve
- #7 Ball Check Valve
- Drive Range, Second Gear
- CB26 Pressure Control Solenoid 4
- 2-6 Clutch Regulator Gain Valve
- 2-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
- 2-6 Clutch
- Drive Range, Third Gear
- Drive Range, Third Gear Default
- Drive Range - Fourth Gear
- 4-5-6 Clutch Boost Valve
- 4-5-6 Clutch
- Drive Range, Fifth Gear
- Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default
- 2-6 CB26 Pressure Control Solenoid 4
- TCC Pressure Control Solenoid
- Drive Range, Sixth Gear
- Approximate Fluid Capacities
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Transfer Case
- Diagnostic Instructions
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- P2160
- P2161
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aids
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Component Testing
- Repair Procedures
- Symptoms - Transfer Case
- Visual/Physical Inspection
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Front Axle Actuator and Axle Testing
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Engine Control Module (ECM) Functionality
- Transfer Case Popping Noise
- Transfer Case Whine or Rumble Noise
- Transfer Case Growl or Grinding Noise
- Transfer Case Clunk in 2HI Only
- Transfer Case Clunk in 4HI
- Transfer Case Clunk in 4LO
- Transfer Case Will Not Shift
- Transfer Case Jumps Out of Gear
- Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis
- Removal Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Transfer Case Description and Operation
- NEUTRAL Mode Power Flow
- MP 1222/1225/1226 Build Variations
- Case Half Components
- MP 1225/1226 HD Common
- All Applications
- MP 1222 LD with 27T Input Spline
- MP 1222 LD with 32T Input Spline
- MP 1222 LD Common with either 27T or 32T Input Spline
- Special Tools
- Approximate Fluid Capacities
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Transfer Case
- Diagnostic Instructions
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Diagnostic Aids
- Circuit/System Testing
- BCM
- TCCM
- TCSCS
- Repair Procedures
- 1. TCSCS - Mode Switch Circuit
- 2. TCCM - Mode Switch Circuit
- Component Testing
- P2160
- P2161
- Circuit/System Verification
- Symptoms - Transfer Case
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Using a Scan Tool
- Using the Transfer Case Shift Control Switch
- Transfer Case Popping Noise
- Transfer Case Whine or Rumble Noise
- Transfer Case Growl or Grinding Noise
- Transfer Case Clunk in 2HI Only
- Transfer Case Clunk in 4HI
- Transfer Case Clunk in 4LO
- Transfer Case Will Not Shift
- Transfer Case Jumps Out of Gear
- Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis
- All Applications
- NEUTRAL Mode Power Flow
- Service 4 Wheel Drive Message
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Special Tools
- General information
- Fuse Block - Underhood X7 (Chassis Harness)
- Fuse Block - Underhood X7 (Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable) (TP2)
- Fuse Block - Underhood X8 (Instrument Panel Harness)
- Fuse Block - Underhood X8 (Chassis Harness) (JL1)
- Fuse Block - Auxiliary X2 (HP2)
- Fuse Block - Auxiliary X4 (Battery Positive Cable) (HP2)
- Fuse Block - Auxiliary, Fuse Holder (Battery Positive Cable) (HP2)
- Fuse Block - Auxiliary, Fuse Holder (Accessory DC Power Control Module Cable) (HP2)
- Fuse Holder X1 (Battery Positive Harness) (Gas except 9L4)
- Fuse Holder X1 (Chassis Harness) (Diesel/Gas with 9L4)
- Fuse Holder X2 (Auxiliary Battery Positive Harness) (Gas with TP2)
- Fuse Holder X2 (Battery Positive Harness) (Diesel/Gas except 4.3L)
- Fuse Holder X2 (Engine Harness) (4.3L)
- Fuse Holder X2 (Generator Harness) (Gas except 4.3L)
- Fuse Holder X2 (Engine Chassis Harness) (Diesel)
- Fuse Holder X3 (Battery Positive Harness) (9L4)
- Fuse Holder X3 (Engine Harness) (Diesel)
- Fuse Holder X4 (Auxiliary Battery Harness) (TP2)
- Fuse Holder X4 (Engine Chassis Harness) (Diesel)
- Fuse Holder X4 (Engine Chassis Harness) (Diesel with K76/YF2)
- Junction Block - Right I/P X2
- Junction Block - Right I/P X3
- Junction Block - Right I/P X4
- Junction Block - Rear Lamps X4
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Electrical Schematic Symbols — Part 1
- Electrical Schematic Symbols — Part 2
- Vehicle Zoning Strategy
- Master Electrical Schematic Icons — Part 1
- Master Electrical Schematic Icons — Part 2
- DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
- Removal Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Special Tools
- Serial Data Power Mode Master
- Relay Controlled Power Mode
- BCM Awake/Sleep States
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
- Relay Control of Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
- Serial Data Control of Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
- Power Windows
- Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM) (OnStar®)
- Radio