Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Parts

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Parts Questions & Answers

• Distributor Assembly
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  Q: How to replace the distributor on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

  A: To replace the Distributor, the air cleaner outlet resonator needs to be removed and the cold electrical connectors from the straight propulsion (CMP) sensor and the gas/oil pressure sensor need to be disconnected. Then, take off the Ignition Coil wire from the coil and from the Distributor Cap, then the Spark Plug Wires by twisting each boot 1/2 turn and pull the wire boot. Screw out the Distributor Cap and take it off. Mark the position of the rotor in relation to the housing of the Distributor as well as Intake Manifold and pull out the Distributor hold down bolt then distrubutor thus observing that the rotor will move clock wise 42 degrees. When installing, use a second mark on the base of the Distributor for alignment. If a new Distributor needs to be installed, there must be two marks on the housing and they must be placed in the same location as the old one; rotor must be aligned with the second mark and the Distributor is to be installed in such a way that the rotor turns clockwise about 42 degrees. The rotor division should end on the mark on the Distributor base ; if it doesn't, the Distributor should be removed and replaced. Torque the Distributor hold down bolt to 25 n.m (18 lb ft), install the cap to the Distributor with new screws torqued to 2.4 n.m (21 lb in) and re-attach the cmp sensor and fuel pump/oil pressure sensor. Reattach the Ignition Coil wire by placing the coil wire nipple in an angle of 35 to 60 degrees aft of perpendicular from the engine centerline. If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is on and dtc p1345, dist. Will be installed improperly. For the second installation, rotate the number 1 cylinder to top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke, matching the crankshaft balancer marks with the engine front cover tabs. Line up the white paint mark on the Distributor stem with the pre-drilled indent hole in the gear to align the rotor segment with a v6 engine . Position the oil pump drive shaft with that of the Distributor drive tab using a long screwdriver and insert the Distributor into the engine with the spark plug towers parallel to the engine centerline, and the rotor segment parallel to this on the Distributor base. Hold down bolt on the Distributor to the front to 25 n.m (18 lb ft); install the Distributor Cap with new screws going to 2.4 n.m (21 lb in) and connect the cmp sensor and fuel pump/oil pressure sensor and reconnect the Ignition Coil wire in return going with the right orientation. In case the mil is on following the installation, please repeat the second installation procedure; in case it is not, install the air cleaner outlet resonator.
• Oil Seal, Rear
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  Q: What tools are required to service and repair the rear axle wheel bearing and wheel seal on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

  A: A set of essential tools consisting of j 8092 universal driver handle (J 8092), j 21128 axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128), j 23690 bearing installer (J 23690), j 2619-01 slide hammer (J 2619-01), j 45857 tone wheel or bearing remover (J 45857) is needed for servicing and repairing the rear Axle Shaft seal or bearing. The following tools must be used for rear Axle Shaft seal and bearing service: j 8092 universal driver handle (J 8092), j 21128 axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128), j 23690 bearing installer (J 23690), j 2619-01 slide hammer (J 2619-01), and j 45857 tone wheel or bearing remover (J 45857). Begin service by both elevating the vehicle and removing tire wheels. Begin by removing two components from the rear axle housing: rear axle housing cover and Axle Shaft. When working with the seal only it requires an appropriate seal removal tool. Use j 45857 and j 2619-01 to extract the Axle Shaft seal and bearing simultaneously from the housing. Two installation tools are required: j 23690 and j 8092 . Insert the Axle Shaft bearing into the housing by applying force to the tool until it stops at the tube's surface. Use the j 21128 tool to drive the seal into the bore until it reaches tube surface level. The installation process includes placing the Axle Shaft followed by reinstalling the rear axle housing cover and the tire and wheel assembly. After filling the rear axle with lubricant the vehicle should be lowered into place.
• Water Pump
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  Q: How to replace the water pump on a 4.3L engine on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

  A: A 4.3l engine Water Pump requires the use of j 41240 fan clutch remover and installer for replacement. First remove the air cleaner outlet clamp above the sensor before disconnecting the pcv hose and air cleaner adapter nut. Shift the outlet duct of the air cleaner upward to detach its connection to the Throttle Body. Remove all cooling fluid from the engine and disconnect both accessory components which are the cooling fan and Drive Belt. After moving the radiator outlet hose clamps away from the surge tank and Water Pump you can detach it from both components. Turn and loosen the Water Pump inlet hose clamps for install. After that take out the inlet hose. Secure the Water Pump Pulley with the fan clutch remover and installer (J 41240) and proceed by taking off the pulley bolts followed by the Water Pump bolts to remove the Water Pump. Take out the damaged gaskets from the Water Pump and inspect the pump parts for damage. Use gm p/n 12346004 material (Canadian P/N 10953480) as sealant when reusing old Water Pump bolts. The technician should place new gaskets on top of the Water Pump and put the Water Pump into place before tightening all bolts to 45nm (33 ft. Lbs.). Adopt the fan clutch remover and installer j 41240 to support the Water Pump Pulley during bolt installation at 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Keep the hose clamp tangs facing forward from the Water Pump toward the inlet hose then position the clamp upper tang for matching with the hose outer diameter. Install the inlet hose and set its clamps. After placing radiator outlet hoses on the Water Pump and surge tank you should relocate their clamps into position. Fasten the cooling fan and Drive Belt while inserting the hinge clip into its lip on the Throttle Body to fit the air cleaner outlet duct. Rotate the duct downward until the mounting stud enters its hole. Fasten the air cleaner adapter nut and pcv hose while tightening the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the maf/iat sensor to 4 nm (35 inch lbs.). Complete filling the cooling system and check for any fluid leaks.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to replace an alternator on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

  A: A battery negative cable disconnect and Drive Belt removal stands as the first step when changing the generator. Remove the generator cable from its electrical connector while sliding the boot down to expose the terminal stud before removing the generator cable nut from the stud. The generator bolts need removal before extracting the generator unit from its place. The installation process begins by putting the generator where it should go then tightening generator bolts to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). For generator cable attachment install the cable then secure it with the generator cable nut until torque reaches 9 n.m (80 lb in) and slide the boot over the terminal stud. The generator electrical connector should be connected firstly followed by Drive Belt installation and lastly negative Battery Cable reconnection.