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Engine Controls - Remove/install/overhaul: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Pickup K1500

Removal & Installation 9 illustrations ~4130 words

Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Unplug connectors from ECM. see scheme 1 Remove ECM from vehicle. Remove PROM and CALPAC (if equipped) or MEM-CAL from ECM. See CALPAC, MEM-CAL, or PROGRAMMABLE READ-ONLY MEMORY (PROM).

Installation

Install PROM and CALPAC (if equipped) or MEM-CAL in NEW ECM. See CALPAC, MEM-CAL, or PROGRAMMABLE READ-ONLY MEMORY (PROM). Install ECM into vehicle. Connect electrical connectors to ECM. Install access panels. Reconnect negative battery cable.

Removal & Installation

Some ECM's use a CALPAC as well as a PROM. (Scheme 1) The CALPAC must also be removed from old ECM and installed in new one. Removal and replacement procedures for CALPAC are same as for PROM. See PROGRAMMABLE READ-ONLY MEMORY (PROM). If units are installed improperly, grounding diagnostic test lead will set Code 52.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal & Installation

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ECM from vehicle. See REMOVAL under CONTROL UNIT. Using 2 fingers, push retaining clips back from MEM-CAL. At the same time, grasp it at both ends and lift out of socket. DO NOT remove MEM-CAL cover.

  1. Carefully align MEM-CAL pins with ECM pin holes. DO NOT press in middle of MEM-CAL. Push downward evenly on ends of MEM-CAL until retaining clips on ends of MEM-CAL snap into place.
  2. Install ECM. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition on and ground DLC terminal "B". Code 12 should be flashed at least 4 times. If Code 12 is not flashed at least 4 times, other codes are present. If Code(s) 51 or 52 are present, or if CHECK ENGINE light stays on constantly with code(s) present, MEM-CAL is not fully seated, or is defective.
  1. Remove ECM from vehicle. See REMOVAL under CONTROL UNIT. Position ECM so bottom cover is facing upward. Remove slide-off PROM access cover by depressing locking tab.
  2. Using PROM removal tool, grasp PROM at narrow ends. Gently rock PROM from end to end while pulling up. If installing new PROM, remove old PROM from PROM carrier.

Note. Note reference notch locations in PROM, carrier and ECM for reassembly reference.

  1. Ensure new PROM has same service number as old one. Place NEW PROM in PROM carrier, and position squarely over ECM PROM socket. Press on PROM carrier until PROM is firmly seated in ECM. NOTE: Ensure reference notches in ECM and PROM are properly aligned. If PROM is installed backwards and ignition is turned on, PROM will be destroyed.
  2. Install PROM access cover on ECM. Install ECM in vehicle. See INSTALLATION under CONTROL UNIT. Start engine, and ground DLC terminal "B". Watch for trouble Code 51 or 52.
  3. If this occurs, PROM is not fully seated in ECM, installed backwards, has bent pins, or is defective. If bent pins are cracked while straightening, replace PROM. If PROM is installed backwards or is defective, replace PROM.

Turn ignition off. Remove bracket-to-firewall screws. Rotate bracket to access ESC module. Disconnect ESC module harness connector. Remove ESC mounting screws and remove ESC. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (All Models)

  1. Relieve fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (CPI, PFI or TBI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle and remove fuel tank. Remove sender unit and pump by turning cam lock counterclockwise using Tool (J-36608 or J-24187).
  2. Remove fuel pump from sending unit by pulling pump up into attaching hose while pulling outward from the bottom support. DO NOT damage rubber insulator or strainer. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal (3.8L)

  1. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (PFI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Disconnect fuel supply and return lines from fuel rail by squeezing tabs and pulling them off. Remove vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator.
  2. Disconnect electrical harness connector from injectors. Remove fuel rail hold-down bolts. Remove fuel rail from intake manifold by using equal force on both sides of fuel rail. Plug injector holes on intake manifold during service. To remove injector from fuel rail assembly, remove injector retaining clips.
CAUTIONDO NOT use compressed air to internally flush, clean or dry fuel rail. DO NOT immerse rail in solvent.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace all injector "O" rings. Lubricate "O" rings with clean engine oil. Position fuel rail assembly on intake manifold and seat injectors by hand pressure.
  2. Tighten fuel rail hold-down bolts to 84-177 INCH lbs. (10-20 N.m). Install fuel lines, fuel pressure regulator vacuum line and injector electrical harness connectors.

Note. On 4.3L Turbo, upper intake manifold must be removed in order to remove fuel rail and injectors.

Removal (4.3L Turbo)

  1. Move air cleaner and duct aside. Drain coolant from radiator. Drain charge air cooler radiator. Relief fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (PFI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE).
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect charge air cooler ducts and hoses. Remove charge air cooler center support bracket. Disconnect electrical connectors and hoses from EVRV solenoid, ignition coil and MAP sensor.
  3. Remove multi-use bracket from lower intake manifold. Disconnect upper manifold electrical connectors and hoses. Remove throttle body from upper manifold. See THROTTLE BODY under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE).
  4. Remove upper intake manifold mounting bolts. Remove upper intake manifold assembly and gasket. Disconnect heater hose at lower intake manifold. Disconnect charge air cooler inlet pipe.
  5. Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors. Disconnect fuel line at fuel rail. Remove fuel rail retaining bolts. Remove fuel rail and injectors.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate injector "O" rings with clean engine oil. Tighten fuel rail retaining bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Removal (CPI & PFI)

Disconnect IAC harness connector. Remove IAC retaining screws and remove IAC from upper intake manifold assembly.

Installation (CPI & PFI)

  1. Inspect "O" ring for damage. Replace if necessary. If reusing IAC motor, DO NOT push or pull on pintle. Threads on worm gear will be damaged.
  2. If replacing IAC motor, measure distance between tip of new IAC motor pintle and mounting flange. Distance should not exceed 1 1/8" (28 mm). If distance is greater than specified, use finger pressure to slowly retract pintle. Lubricate "O" ring with clean engine oil.
  3. Apply thread locking compound (Loctite 262) to IAC motor retaining screw threads. Install IAC motor to throttle body. Tighten IAC retaining screws to 27 INCH lbs. (3 N.m). Connect IAC harness connector.
  4. To reset IAC motor pintle position, turn ignition on for 5 seconds. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Start engine and check for proper idle operation. Repeat IAC resetting procedure if proper idle operation cannot be obtained.

Removal (TBI)

Remove air cleaner and related ducting. Remove Idle Air Control (IAC) electrical connector. On model 220, unscrew IAC motor. On model 700, remove IAC retaining screws and remove IAC motor. Replace if necessary.

Installation (TBI)

  1. Inspect gasket or "O" ring for damage. Replace if necessary. Measure distance from IAC contact flange to tip of pintle. Distance should not exceed 1 1/8" (28 mm). If valve is extended too far, damage to valve will result during installation.
  2. To set IAC pintle length on new IAC, use finger pressure to slowly retract pintle. Lubricate NEW "O" ring with ATF and install NEW gasket. Install IAC motor on throttle body. Tighten IAC valve to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-19437-S09934004602001010200000) . CAUTION: DO NOT extend or retract pintle if IAC has been in service, or damage to worm gear will result.
  3. Connect electrical lead to IAC motor and install air cleaner. Start engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Drive vehicle at 43 MPH minimum to allow ECM to reset idle speed. It may be necessary to cycle ignition off and restart vehicle before proper idle will be initialized.
  1. Disconnect intake manifold tuning valve electrical harness connector. Remove intake manifold tuning valve retaining screws. Discard "O" ring. Use carburetor cleaner to remove carbon deposits. DO NOT soak tuning valve assembly in solvent.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate NEW "O" ring with clean engine oil. Apply thread locking compound (Loctite 262) to intake manifold tuning valve retaining screw threads. Tighten retaining screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). Reconnect electrical harness connector.
  1. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (TBI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain coolant from radiator. Remove air induction tube, throttle and cruise control cables.
  2. Disconnect electrical harness connector from IAC, TP sensor and MAF sensor. Remove throttle body mounting bolts. Remove throttle body assembly.

Installation (3.8L)

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Ensure throttle and cruise control cables do not hold throttle valve open. Tighten retaining bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). Refill coolant. If IAC was removed or replaced, reset IAC motor pintle position.
  2. To reset IAC motor pintle position, turn ignition on (engine off) and then turn ignition off. Start and allow engine to reach normal operating temperature. Check for proper idle operation.
  1. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (PFI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen charge air cooler mounting bolts, and reposition charge air cooler unit to access throttle body.
  2. Disconnect electrical connectors, vacuum lines, accelerator cable, throttle valve cable, and cruise control cable (if equipped). Remove throttle body screws. Remove throttle body assembly from manifold.

Installation (4.3L Turbo)

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket. Ensure throttle and cruise control cables do not hold throttle valve open. Tighten retaining bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-19437-S09934004602001010200000) . Reset IAC motor pintle position.
  2. To reset IAC motor pintle position, depress accelerator pedal slightly. Start and run engine for 5 seconds. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Restart engine and check for proper idle operation.
  1. Disconnect air cleaner (THERMAC) hose from engine vacuum fitting (if equipped). Remove air cleaner, adapter and gasket. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (TBI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE).
  2. Disconnect electrical leads at IAC motor, throttle position sensor, and fuel injector(s). Disconnect fuel lines from throttle body. Discard fuel line "O" rings. Disconnect grommet with wires from throttle body. NOTE: On TBI model 220, squeeze plastic tabs on injectors and pull connector straight up.
  3. Disconnect throttle linkage, return spring and cruise control linkage (if equipped). Label and disconnect all vacuum hoses from throttle body. Remove throttle body mount bolts/nut. Remove throttle body.

Note. Disassembling throttle body unit for immersion in cleaning solvent requires removal of throttle body cover or fuel meter assembly, TP sensor and IAC assembly. Throttle valve screws are staked in position and should NOT be removed.

WARNINGPressure regulator spring is under heavy tension, and may cause personal injury if released. DO NOT immerse cover in any type of cleaning solvent.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure throttle body and intake manifold sealing surfaces are clean. Use NEW throttle body gasket and fuel line "O" rings. Check fuel system for leaks by turning ignition on, but DO NOT start engine.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Installation

Removal (Model 220)

  1. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (TBI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Remove throttle body cover, leaving cover gasket in place. Using screwdriver and fulcrum, carefully pry injector out. (Scheme 3) Remove small "O" ring from nozzle end of injector.
  2. Carefully rotate injector fuel filter back and forth to remove fuel filter from base of injector. Remove and discard throttle body cover gasket. Remove large "O" ring and steel back-up washer from top counterbore of throttle body injector cavity.

Installation (Model 220)

  1. Install fuel filter on nozzle end of fuel injector. Ensure large end of filter faces injector so filter covers raised rib at base of injector. Lubricate small "O" ring with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), and push "O" ring on nozzle end of injector until it presses against injector filter.
  2. Install steel back-up washer in top counterbore of throttle body injector cavity. Lubricate large "O" ring with ATF, and install "O" ring directly over back-up washer. Ensure "O" ring is seated properly in cavity, and is flush with top of throttle body casting. CAUTION: Install back-up washer and large "O" ring before installing injector. Improper seating of "O" ring will cause fuel leak.
  3. Install "O" ring on injector. Install injector into cavity by aligning raised lug on injector base with cast-in notch of throttle body cavity. Push down on injector until fully seated. Electrical terminals of injector will be approximately parallel with throttle shaft. Install throttle body cover.

Removal (Model 700)

Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (TBI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Remove fuel injector retainer screw and retainer. Using screwdriver and fulcrum on side of injector opposite connector terminals, carefully pry injector out. (Scheme 3) Remove upper and lower "O" rings and discard.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Removal (Model 700)

Installation (Model 700)

  1. Lubricate NEW upper and lower "O" rings with engine oil and place them on injector. Ensure upper ring is in groove and lower ring is flush against filter.
  2. Position injector in fuel meter assembly with electrical connector facing cutout for wire grommet.
  3. Push injector down to seat in cavity. Install injector retainer. Coat injector retainer screw with thread locking compound and install. Tighten screw to 27 INCH lbs. (3.0 N.m).
  1. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF (CPI) under FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE). Remove plastic cover on upper intake manifold. Disconnect wiring harness connector to TP sensor, IAC motor, MAP sensor and intake tuning valve assembly.
  2. Disconnect throttle cable, TV linkage and cruise control cable from upper intake manifold. Remove ignition coil, PCV hose and related vacuum hoses. Remove air cleaner snorkel.
  3. Mark location of all studs for proper reassembly. Remove upper intake manifold bolts and stud nuts. Remove upper intake manifold assembly. (Scheme 4) NOTE: DO NOT attempt to disassemble CPI assembly. CPI unit is not serviceable and should be replaced as an assembly.
  4. Remove wiring harness connector at CPI unit. Remove and discard fuel fitting clip. Disconnect fuel inlet and return lines, and fitting assembly. Discard "O" ring seal.
  5. To remove CPI assembly from intake manifold, squeeze poppet nozzle locking tabs together while lifting nozzle out of casing socket from each cylinder. After removing all the poppet nozzles (6), lift CPI assembly out of casing. (Scheme 4)
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Align CPI assembly grommet with casting grommet slots and push down on CPI until it is seated in bottom of guide hole. (Scheme 4)
  2. Push poppet nozzles into casting sockets. Ensure poppet nozzles are firmly seated and locked in casting socket. Install fuel inlet and return lines. Lubricate NEW "O" rings with clean engine oil.
  3. Pressurize fuel system and check for fuel leak. Install upper intake manifold assembly. Tighten upper intake manifold bolts and nuts to 90 INCH lbs. (10 N.m) and in sequence. (Scheme 5)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. On "G" Series, remove engine cover. On all models, disconnect air cleaner at valve cover. Remove crankcase vent bracket.
  2. Loosen vacuum pump hold-down clamp. Rotate pump to access intake manifold bolts. Remove injection line clips and intake manifold. Install Protective Covers (J-29664-1) in intake ports.
  3. Remove injection line clips. On "G" Series, raise vehicle (for left bank). On all models, disconnect and cap injection lines at injector nozzles. Remove lines at pump. Tag injector lines for reassembly reference. Cap all openings.

Remove caps and install injection lines. Ensure lines are properly positioned. (Scheme 6) Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Start engine and check for leaks.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Installation

Fuel filter is mounted on rear of intake manifold, under air cleaner. Remove fuel tank cap to release pressure or vacuum in tank. Remove filter element nut. Remove filter element by lifting straight out of filter housing. (Scheme 7) It is not necessary to drain fuel from filter housing when changing filter element.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Removal
  1. Ensure mating surface between filter element assembly and filter housing is clean. Install NEW filter element by aligning widest key slot located under element assembly cap with widest key in filter housing assembly.
  2. Tighten element nut by hand. Bleed air from fuel manager/filter. To bleed air, open air bleed valve on top of fuel manager/filter assembly. Connect a hose to air bleed valve and place other end of hose in a container.
  3. Disconnect fuel injection pump shut-down solenoid wire. Crank engine for 10-15 seconds. Allow starter to cool down for one minute between cranking intervals. Repeat procedure until clear fuel is observed at the air bleed hose.
  4. Close air bleed. Connect injection pump shut-down solenoid wire and reinstall fuel filler cap. Start engine and allow to idle for 5 minutes. Check fuel manager/filter for leaks.
  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Disconnect electrical wiring from fuel pump and fuel pump support bracket.
  2. Disconnect fuel lines from fuel pump. Remove support bracket screws and remove support bracket from fuel lines. Remove fuel pump and bracket from frame rail.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check for fuel leak at fuel line fittings.

Removal ("C", "K" & "P" Series)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove intake manifold assembly. Install Protective Covers (J-29664-1) in intake ports. Remove fuel injection lines. Disconnect throttle cable and detent cable (if equipped). Disconnect wiring, fuel return line, fuel supply line, and fuel injection lines at pump. Cap all openings.
  2. Remove A/C hose retainer bracket (if equipped). Remove oil filler tube and vent hose assembly. Remove grommet. Scribe or paint alignment mark on front cover and injection pump flange.
  3. Rotate engine to remove injection pump-to-drive gear retaining bolts accessible through oil filler neck hole. Remove injection pump mount nuts. Remove injection pump and gasket. (Scheme 8)

Installation ("C", "K", & "P" Series)

  1. Install NEW injection pump gasket. Align locating pin on injection pump hub with slot in injection pump driven gear. At the same time, align injection pump timing marks. Ensure cylinder No. 1 is set at TDC.
  2. Attach injection pump to front cover. Ensure alignment marks made during removal are aligned. Tighten nuts. Attach pump to drive gear and tighten bolts. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Check injection pump timing. See INJECTION PUMP TIMING (DIESEL) in «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-19432) article in this section.

Removal ("G" Series)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cables. Remove engine cover and intake manifold. Rotate snorkel up, and remove air cleaner inlet hose. Remove hood latch. Disconnect cable and move aside.
  2. Remove windshield washer bottle, fan shroud bolts and upper fan shroud. Disconnect rubber hose from oil fill tube. Disconnect oil fill tube attaching nuts, and remove oil fill tube. Remove oil fill tube grommet.
  3. Rotate engine as necessary and remove pump drive gear bolts. Remove fuel filter and bracket, including line to injection pump. Disconnect wire looms from injection lines, and injection lines at brackets.
  4. Disconnect oil pan dipstick tube from left cylinder head. Disconnect electrical connections at injection pump. Disconnect detent cable (if equipped). Disconnect accelerator cable.
  5. Remove injection lines. Tag lines for reassembly reference. Cap all openings. Disconnect fuel return line. Scribe or paint mark on front cover and pump flange. Remove injection pump mount nuts. Remove injection pump. (Scheme 8) Cap all openings.

Installation ("G" Series)

  1. Install NEW injection pump gasket. Align locating pin on injection pump hub with slot in injection pump driven gear while aligning injection pump timing marks.
  2. Attach injection pump to front cover. Ensure alignment marks made during removal are aligned. Tighten nuts. Attach pump to drive gear and tighten bolts. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Check injection pump timing. See INJECTION PUMP TIMING (DIESEL) in «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-19432) article in this section.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Disconnect negative battery cables. Disconnect fuel line clip. Remove fuel return line. Remove fuel injection line. Cap all openings. Using Injector Socket (J-29873), remove injector nozzles(s). Place socket on 1 3/16" (30 mm) hex flats of injector body to prevent damaging injector nozzle.

Remove caps from injector nozzles and fuel lines. Install injector nozzles(s). Install fuel line. Install fuel return line and fuel line clip. Connect battery terminals. Start engine and check for leaks.

  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. On TBI models, remove air cleaner assembly. On 4.3L Turbo PFI models, drain and remove charge air cooler radiator. See CHARGE AIR COOLER (4.3L) under TURBOCHARGER. Remove upper intake manifold assembly.
  2. On all models, disconnect electrical connectors to distributor. Remove distributor cap and move out of the way. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and hold-down clamp. Note position of rotor. Pull up slightly on distributor until rotor stops turning counterclockwise and again note position of rotor. Remove distributor from engine.
CAUTIONAlthough similar in appearance, components of HEI/EST distributors are NOT interchangeable. see scheme 10- see scheme 13.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. To insure correct timing of distributor, install with rotor correctly positioned as it was before distributor was removed.
  2. If engine was cranked after distributor was removed, remove No. 1 spark plug. Place finger over No. 1 cylinder spark plug hole. Crank engine slowly until compression is felt. Align timing mark on pulley to "0" on engine timing indicator. Turn rotor to point to cylinder No. 1 spark plug tower on distributor cap. Complete distributor installation. Start engine and check ignition timing.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (EXCEPT DIESEL)

  1. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect electrical lead from TP sensor. Remove attaching screws, lock washers, retainers, and TP sensor.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust TP sensor to specification. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-19432) article in this section. When replacing a TP sensor, ensure correct part number is used. Use Loctite on TP sensor attaching screws.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DIESEL)

  1. Remove air cleaner assembly and related hoses. Disconnect TP sensor connector. Remove 2 screws and throttle position sensor from injection pump. (Scheme 9)
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lightly tighten screws and adjust TP sensor. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-19432) article in this section.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
  1. Oxygen sensor is mounted in the exhaust pipe, below exhaust manifold. Ensure sensor is free of contaminants. DO NOT use cleaning solvents of any type. Sensor may be difficult to remove when engine temperature is less than 120°F (48°C). Excessive removal force may damage threads in exhaust manifold or pipe.
  2. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Disconnect electrical connector from oxygen sensor. Carefully remove oxygen sensor from exhaust pipe.
CAUTIONCorrect torque of oxygen sensor is critical to prevent crushing glass beads in graphite anti-seize compound. Crushing glass beads will cause sensor to seize in exhaust manifold. This may require replacement of exhaust manifold upon next removal.
  1. Whenever oxygen sensor is removed, coat threads with anti-seize compound before reinstalling. New oxygen sensors already have this compound applied to threads.
  2. Install oxygen sensor in exhaust pipe and tighten sensor to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Reconnect electrical connector to oxygen sensor. Reconnect negative battery terminal.

Removal & Installation (4.3L PFI)

  1. Drain coolant from radiator. Remove intake air duct and turbocharger air intake duct. Remove battery, battery tray, and vacuum reservoir tank.
  2. Disconnect turbocharger oil feed line and electrical connector at solenoid. Remove turbocharger coolant return line assembly.
  3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove right-hand wheelhouse panel. Remove turbocharger outlet pipe. Remove turbocharger oil return pipe, mounting nuts and coolant feed line assembly. Remove turbocharger assembly.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure bolts and nuts are installed in same location from which they were removed. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-19437-S09934004602001010200000) .

Removal & Installation (6.5L Diesel)

  1. Remove air intake duct between air cleaner and turbocharger. Remove Crankcase Depression Regulator (CDR) valve vent tube bracket on top of turbocharger.
  2. Remove CDR valve and vent tube from air intake duct. Remove oil feed line at top of turbocharger, outlet to intake duct rubber connector and loosen exhaust pipe-to-turbocharger exhaust outlet elbow clamp.
  3. Remove oil drain tube from turbocharger. Remove turbocharger-to-exhaust manifold nuts. Remove turbocharger assembly.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure no foreign objects are present in intake and exhaust passages to turbocharger. Use a high temperature Anti-Seize Compound (GM 1052771) on all threaded fasteners. Fill oil feed hole at top of turbocharger with clean engine oil and manually rotate compressor wheel/shaft. This will pre-lube turbocharger shaft bearings.
  5. Disconnect injection pump fuel shutdown connector (top of injector pump or at harness connector). Crank engine for not longer than 15 seconds. DO NOT let engine start. Complete installation of components. Tighten retaining bolts and nuts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-19437-S09934004602001010200000) . Start engine and operate at low idle for 3 minutes. Check for oil leak at turbocharger fittings.
  1. Drain charge air cooler radiator. Remove hoses from charge air cooler. Remove charge air cooler assembly.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill charge air cooler radiator through the charge air cooler with a 56/44 mixture of coolant and distilled water. Bleed charge air cooling system. See CHARGE AIR SYSTEM BLEEDING (4.3L).
  1. Drain charge air cooler radiator. Remove charge air cooler radiator. See CHARGE AIR COOLER RADIATOR (4.3L)
  2. Remove charge air cooler pump mounting bolts, coolant hoses, and charge air cooler radiator bracket. Remove charge air cooler pump assembly.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Refill charge air system with 56/44 mixture of coolant and distilled water. Bleed charge air system. See CHARGE AIR SYSTEM BLEEDING (4.3L).
  1. Drain charge air cooler radiator. Raise and support vehicle. Remove air deflector shield from front of vehicle. Disconnect electrical connectors.
  2. Remove clamps and hoses from charge air cooler radiator and charge air cooler pump. Remove charge air cooler radiator.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill charge air cooler radiator with a 56/44 mixture of coolant and distilled water. Bleed charge air cooling system. See CHARGE AIR SYSTEM BLEEDING (4.3L).
  1. On 4.3L PFI, remove passenger side wheelhouse panel. On 6.5L Diesel, remove turbocharger heat shield. On all models, remove retaining pin or clip to wastegate actuator rod. Remove vacuum hose to actuator, and remove bolts securing actuator to turbocharger unit.
  2. Remove wastegate actuator from turbocharger unit. To install, reverse removal procedure.