Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Parts

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Parts Questions & Answers

• Lower Ball Joint, Front
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  Q: How to replace the lower ball joint on a torsion bar suspension on Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  A: Use a lift to support the vehicle and take its tire and wheel off to start changing the lower Ball Joint in a torsion bar suspension system. After taking out the lower Control Arm you need to place the Control Arm in the bench vice for security. Time this step is possible remove the Ball Joint crimps with a chisel and install it in a press to separate the Ball Joint from the lower Control Arm. Install the new Ball Joint by fitting it with the Ball Joint opening. Fix the lower Control Arm in the bench vice before placing Ball Joint crimping points if needed. Use the old Ball Joint as guide. Install the lower Control Arm first with the tire and wheel afterward. Once the safety stands are removed you can let the vehicle down and inspect its wheel alignment.
• Oil Seal, Rear
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  Q: How to replace the inner axle Wheel Seal or bearing on Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  A: The Differential carrier assembly requires draining before a vehicle raises in height to replace either the inner axle seal or bearing. You should start by retrieving the Differential carrier case assembly inner Axle Shaft housing assembly followed by Clutch Fork assembly components and inner Axle Shaft from the inner Axle Shaft housing. Clamping the mounting flange of this housing assembly in the vise while leaving it suspended frees the right side seal or bearing for removal. Use j 29369-1 or j 29369-2 behind the inner Axle Shaft seal or bearing when necessary before attaching j 2619-01 to extract the inner Axle Shaft seal or bearing. The replacement process for a single left side inner Axle Shaft seal begins with marking the wheel drive shaft alignment to the inner Axle Shaft before wheel drive shaft disconnection and inner Axle Shaft removal with a hammer and brass drift. After this the appropriate seal remover tool is used to remove the seal. The procedure for both left side seal and bearing replacement requires removing the Differential carrier assembly before clamping it in a vise for repeating the inner Axle Shaft removal steps. To install the right side bearing j 36609 and j 8092 first then insert the j 45225 and j 8092 to replace the new Axle Shaft seal. Use a soft-faced mallet to gently insert the inner Axle Shaft before reinstalling the inner Axle Shaft with Clutch Fork units into the inner shaft housing which should be connected to the Differential carrier case assembly. To install the left side bearing and seal home technicians must use similar installation tools as previous procedures while making sure the Differential case side gear accepts the inner Axle Shaft correctly. The front Differential carrier assembly installation should be completed if necessary while the left-side seal installation requires the j 45225 tool for correct placement by striking the central area only. Fasten the wheel drive shaft to the inner Axle Shaft while using appropriate fasteners which need to be tightened to 79 nm (58 lb ft). Complete the dressing of Differential carrier assembly with appropriate fluid then lower the vehicle to its normal position.
• Junction Block
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  Q: How to replace the underhood fuse box on Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  A: Service professionals must begin electrical center or junction block replacement by detaching the negative Battery Cable followed by removal of the left fender upper brace. Clear the tabs on the electrical center brace cover assembly by lifting it outwards before taking out all fuses and relays. Use the tab to twist the electrical center on the studs at until all connectors become free by removing their bolt . Push the tabs to detach electrical connectors from the block area of the electrical center and lift the center out of its housing. The replacement of engine electrical center brackets involves using a 4-bolt retaining process to extract the fender-mounted engine electrical assembly. The engine electrical center bracket assembly must be mounted on the front fender following engine electrical center bracket assembly and the 4 retaining bolts must be tightened to 9 n.m (80 lb in). The electrical center block stubs should enter their corresponding slots while the tabs function to keep it situated before the wire connectors are attached to the lower electrical center block portion followed by bolt tightening to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Position the electrical center block properly to lock its tabs before tightening all wire connectors securely. The lower part of the cover gets installed first and afterward follow the Fuse location guide to install all fuses and relays before finishing with the cover. Secure the fender upper brace by tightening all its bolts to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Check all components by starting the vehicle after reattaching the negative cable.
• Throttle Body
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  Q: What should be done to clean the throttle body and throttle plate for those with over 80,450 km (50,000 mi) of mileage on Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  A: The throttle plate needs cleaning after 80450 km (50,000 mi) of use when deposits start building up on its back surface as this can affect pedal response and throttle valve movement. Start by disconnecting the air cleaner intake duct while ensuring ignition remains off to protect against accidental throttle blade movement resulting in injury. Using a tool open the throttle plate to examine the internal surfaces of both the throttle plate and bore as well as any deposits present. You should refrain from using cleaning products that contain Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) because they may harm your vehicle's fuel system components. Spray GM Top Engine Cleaner (P/N 1052626) or the equivalent product AC-Delco Carburetor Tune-Up Conditioner (P/N X66-P) onto a clean shop towel to clean throttle body bore and plate surfaces. Reinstall the air cleaner intake duct as your final step.