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Common Specs & Procedures Index

AVALANCHE, ESCALADE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE & YUKON COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (NON-HP2)
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (HP2)
Torque Automatic - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 240 N.m (177 lb ft)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (TWO-MODE HYBRID)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing Please see figure under REMOVAL PROCEDURE
For Hybrid Engine please see figure under REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped On Cap
Thermostat R & I
5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (GAS)
Water Pump R & I
5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT
Engine Mechanical
5.3L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Minimum - Hot - @ 1,000 RPM - 165 kPa (24 psig)
@ 2,000 RPM - 241 kPa (35 psig)
@ 3,000 RPM - 262 kPa (38 psig)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure Minimum - Hot - @ 1,000 RPM - 165 kPa (24 psig)
@ 2,000 RPM - 241 kPa (35 psig)
@ 3,000 RPM - 262 kPa (38 psig)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hybrid - ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.2L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Minimum - Hot - @ 1,000 RPM - 165 kPa (24 psig)
@ 2,000 RPM - 241 kPa (35 psig)
@ 3,000 RPM - 262 kPa (38 psig)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L Automatic - First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Second Pass - 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass - 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
6.0L Hybrid - First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Second Pass - 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass - 90°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (FPCM) - Ignition ON, engine OFF, 345-690 kPa (50-100 psi)
Engine at IDLE - 296-310 kPa (43-45 psi)
5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (Without FPCM) - Ignition ON - 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi)
6.0L Hybrid - Ignition ON - 345-414 kPa (50-75 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 5.3L, 6.0L, 6,2L (FCPM) - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (FPCM)
5.3L, 6.0L, 6,2L (w/o FCPM) - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (WITHOUT FPCM)
6.0L Hybrid - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel Filter Is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (1500 SERIES)
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 GAL) TANK + E85)
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 GAL) TANK + E85)
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (2500 LWB - 43.5L (11.5 GAL) TANK REAR)
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 GAL) TANK FRONT)
6.0L Hybrid - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies
Ignition Wires (Routing)
5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L Coil on Plug
6.0L Hybrid Coil on Plug
Spark Plug
5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L - N/A
Gap 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
Torque 15Y (11 lb ft)
6.0L Hybrid - N/A
Gap 1.02 mm (0.040 in)
Torque 15Y (11 lb ft)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 190 N.m (140 lb ft)
For lug nut Tightening Sequence please see figure under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE