2015CHEVY CITY Express Van
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1. tion To correct this condition apply grease to the top and bottom of the strut shaft Bottom portion of the strut shaft With the vehicle raised on a frame lift tyoe hoist pull the dust shield jounce bumper assembly out of the strut too mount cup and slide it down to expose the top portion of the strut shaft Apply grease GM P N 12345579 in Canada 10953481 around the circumference of the strut shaft that is exposed Unseat the bottom of the dust shield from the strut and expose the bottom portion of the strut shaft Apply the grease around the circumference of the strut shaft that is exposed Slide the dust shield jounce bumper assembly down and reattach the bot tom to the strut Push the top of the dust shield jounce bumper assembly up into the top mount cup as far as possible by hand The assembly will fully seat once the vehicle is on the ground and the suspension is allowed to compress Diesel Particulate Filter Message 2014 2015 Chevrolet Cruze equipped with the 2 0L Clean Turbo Diesel Engine The Driver Information Center messages Diesel Partic Filter Is Full Continue Driving and Diesel Partic Filter Is Full Continued Driving Mandatory may be displayed on vehicles equipped with the diesel engine RPO LUZ DTC P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter Soot Accumulation also may be set When DTC P2463 sets the ECM commands the engine control system to operate in Reduced Engine Power The mes2. tion is applied the spring externally threaded fastener is stretched With a Torque T or Torque Plus Angle TA tightening specification the spring returns to Its original length elastically stretched when loosened In the case of a Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY tightening specification the spring is overstretched plastically deformed and does not return to Its original length For this reason the Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY tightening specification requires the externally threaded fas tener to always be replaced In GM Service Information the following warning will be shown when a Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY Specification fastener is used Torque to Yield Fastener Warning 2406051 Caution This vehicle is equipped with torque to yleld or single use fasteners Install a NEW torque to yield or single use fastener when installing this component Failure to replace the torque to yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component There is no effect to the object in which the externally threaded fastener is threaded It can be either a nut or a threaded hole in a component If a nut is present it can be reused Why Do Engineers Specify TA or TAY Torque Specifications With the added benefit of increased clamping force a smaller fastener can be used when a Torque Plus Angle TA or Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY tightening specification is quantified For example an M1
3. build jobs where a mixture of weight and dimension restrictions have to balance with the demand for power and performance and the desire for economy gt DOHC with continuously variable valve timing Overhead cams and a four valve per cylinder design is integrated into the lightweight aluminum cylinder head Variable timing produces improved turbo response and greater torque delivery Intake and exhaust cams have vane type phasers that changes valve timing in response to rpm and engine load The end result is smooth torque delivery over a broad rom range high specific output and good specific fuel consumption gt Cam driven high pressure fuel pump Direct injection requires this engine mounted pump which is augmented by a conventional fuel pump in the tank The fuel delivery system consists of a high pressure stainless steel feed line and pressure regulated fuel rail Pressure at idle is 750 psi 2 250 psi at Tull throttle a GENUINE PARTS gt Air to air intercooler This intake charge design helps maximize the benefits of the turbocharger by reducing the temperature of the compressed air forced through the intake system by the turbocharger The result is cooler air with a higher density that means more oxygen is packed into the cylinders That translates to greater power gt A refined engine block The sand cast block builds on previous Ecotec castings With stronger main bearing bulkheads that support higher loads and an i
4. Offers and pricing may change at any time without prior notification The descriptions and specifications in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing General Motors reserves the right to change specifications without notice and without obligation Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of General Motors or General Motors Parts General Motors Detroit MI 48202 2015 General Motors All rights reserved M GENUINE PARTS 2 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights 4 Introducing the Most Advanced Chevy Small Block Ever the LT1 Crate Engine 5 Curtain Call for the COPO 6 Drag Racer Massel Lands a COPO Camaro and then a Title 7 Radiator Assemblies Join Genuine GM Rewards Program 8 Chevrolet Performance ina Smaller Package 4 Cylinder LTG Turbocharged 2 0L Joins the 2015 Crate Engine Lineup 10 2015 Chevy City Express Combines Fuel Efficiency with Cargo Hauling Performance 13 2015 Chevy City Express Repair Procedure 15 TechConnect Insert TechConnect is a magazine to help professional technicians improve their knowledge and understanding of today s increasingly complex vehicles 18 Re Investing Rewards Nebraska ISC Taps Genuine GM Rewards to Improve Customer Experience 3X Easier BJ cenuine parts M ED MOPAR THE OE POWERTRAIN CALL CENTER 1 866 0E PARTS 1 866 637 2787 General Motors Ford and Chrysler have come together to support inde
5. and nut 1 Remove the inner axle shaft housing bolts from the differential carrier assembly 1 Remove the inner axle shaft and inner axle shaft housing from the vehicle 1 2 Remove the inner axle shaft from the inner axle shaft housing 1 Remove the inner axle shaft seal and the bearing from the inner axle shaft housing Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement Installation Procedure Install the new inner axle shaft bearing and the new seal to the inner axle shaft housing Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement Note Do not nick or cut the inner axle shaft oil seal Install the inner axle shaft into the inner axle housing Do not install the inner axle shaft completely into the inner axle shaft housing at this time 3 Apply sealant GMP N1052942 Canadian P N10953466 or equivalent to the inner axle housing to differential carrier sealing surface Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights 13 ACDelco TECHCONNect SPECIAL INSERT The Technical Side cont d Install the inner axle shaft housing with the inner axle shaft to the differential carrier assembly Caution Refer to Fastener Caution 5 Install the inner axle shaft housing bolts and tighten to 48 Y 351b ft 6 Install the lower inner axle shaft housing bushing bolt and nut Install the upper inner axle shaft housing bushing bolt an
6. fluid reservoir inlet hose from the power steering fluid reservoir and plug the power steering fluid res ervoir inlet port With the key ON and the engine OFF turn the steering wheel fully to the left and to the right while an assistant maintains the minimum fluid level in the reservoir using DEXRON VI fluid Continue until the fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose runs red This may require up to three quarts 3 L of DEXRON VI fluid Thanks to Peter Robert Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights Reinvesting Rewards Nebraska ISC Taps Genuine GM Rewards to Improve Customer Experience Plowing profits back into a business can be a good growth tactic But that can be a tough call You never know if the timing is right and the temptation to skim off the cream pocket it and put off long term investments to another day is always there But a Nebraska ISC has found a way around that dilemma Instead of profits Auto Tech Specialists ATS in Kearney Neb used rebates on routine expenditures to fund an improvement to the business it hopes will translate to more revenue down the road Redeeming points accumulated for buying Genuine GM Parts under the Genuine GM Rewards program the shop invested in improving the customer experience sprucing 18 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights I think everyone really likes being able to come into a comfortable and inviting waiting area that doesn t have the look a
7. platform options are available that allow for customization Four LS family Chevrolet Performance crate engines are available naturally aspirated 427s 396s and 350s and a 350 with a 2 9L supercharger Transmission choices are a THM 400 3 speed automatic and a 4 speed manual Other aesthetic elements that can be customized include exterior color wheelie bars wheels and hoods The flagship 2015 COPO on display at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association SEMA show last fall had an Abalone White exterior with gray and orange accents and all new COPO graphics It was powered by the 350 engine with the 2 9L Whipple supercharger Buyers who include enthusiasts buying them for the investment value and racers wanting them for the stock eliminator circuit also are rewarded with the rare opportunity to see some of the build process Prior to picking them up at the COPO Build Center in Oxford Mich buyers have the chance to watch the final touches being put on their cars It takes just over two weeks to build a COPO says Curt Collins manager Chevrolet Performance and Licensed Parts For more photos andtoreadthe m rest of the story on the COPO go to rL gmserviceinsights com Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights Gi GM OE Parts Update Drag Racer Massel Lands a COPO Camaro and Then a Title That s not something ending this year Massel owns one of fewer than 300 that you re likely to hear come
8. t afford to pass up top of that he s now the proud owner of a legendary car that might never be made again With the COPO program For more photos and to read the rest of the story on Bruno Massel go to gmserviceinsights com OUNO MEREN eee PRENA a GENUINE PARTS Radiator Assemblies Join Genuine GM Rewards Powertrain Program As of January 1 2015 Genuine GM Rewards participants will receive redeemable points equivalent to two percent of list price with the purchase of Genuine GM Parts radiator assemblies from their participating GM dealer Points accumulated under the Rewards program are automatically credited to a customer s account easily set up through a participating Genuine GM Parts dealer The points can be redeemed at any time for a broad mix of goods and services that can be viewed via the online portal www GenuineGMRewards com Pen ere reenter preen In addition to joining the extensive roster of Genuine GM _ Engine and Transmission Assemblies 50 Points Each Parts eligible for the Rewards program radiator assemblies are now more competitively priced In sharp contrast to Transfer Cases 25 Points Each aftermarket non OE assemblies Genuine GM Parts assemblies Powertrain Component Parts 4 Dealer List are assured of being the right match for the vehicle install quickly because of that match and perform in line with manufacturer specifications The OE assemblies consist of all Ex
9. 2 size bolt with a Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY speci fication can be used in place of an M16 size bolt with a Torque T specification The use of Torque Plus Angle TA and Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY speci fications result in a reduction in the vehicle weight and therefore improved fuel economy Using an Angle Meter An angle meter such as the J 45059 or J 45059 A Angle Meter is used to ensure proper fastener tightness when tightening fasteners with a Torque Plus Angle TA and Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY specification These angle meters are designed for use with standard 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch square drive extensions ratchets or breaker bar handles or for use with a 1 2 inch square drive click style torque wrench approximately 1 inch to 1 1 4 inches 25 to 31 mm in diameter The fastener must already be tightened to the specified initial torque before applying the angle specification The desired angle value can be set from 0 199 degrees When ready to measure angle using the J 45059 A Angle Meter apply a slight force in the required direc tion of rotation to eliminate free play in the socket extension and driver Do not turn the bolt at this time With free play eliminated press the Start button and the meter will display WAIT followed by TURN When TURN is displayed the meter is zeroed Turn the driver until the desired angle is reached While the meter is turned a yell
10. Chevy City Express Repair Procedure Even though the 2015 Chevy City Express is a new vehicle service and repair information resources are just a Click away at www gmtechinfo com Electronic Service Information Technicians and shop owners can log onto the site to gain access to subscription services for service procedures and repair manuals A complete Service Manual is accessible 24 7 through a subscription to the site Free collision repair procedures will soon be available for the vehicles by going to www genuinegmparts com Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement Removal Procedure 1 Raise the vehicle Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Drain the differential carrier assembly Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement Remove the engine protection shield Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement Disconnect the wheel drive Shaft from the inner axle shaft Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement It is not necessary to remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle Place a pry bar between the inner axle shaft flange and the inner axle shaft housing Disconnect the inner axle shaft from the differential case side gear using the pry bar Do not remove the inner axle shaft at this time Install a Support jack underneath the differential carrier assembly Remove the upper inner shaft housing bushing bolt and nut Remove the lower inner shaft housing bushing bolt
11. anging the Power Steering Fluid to DEXRON VI Fluid a na 17 www acdelcotechconnect com click the Newsletters link Scan the code to download a PDF Follow ACDelco Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights 15 Understanding Fastener Tightening Specifications The desired result of tightening a fastener is to obtain a proper clamping force between the parts The clamp ing force prevents loosening when the vehicle is in use and external forces act on the clamped parts All fasteners have a specified torque The method used for a particular appli cation is determined by engineers and specified in the appropriate Service Information It is necessary to apply the fastener torque to the specific fastener identified Applying torque to the mat ing fastener can damage the fastener mating components or provide insuf ficient clamp load For example when installing the adjust link on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette rear suspension the Service Information calls for tightening the adjust link nut to 70 Nem 52 Ib ft not the cam bolt There are three different methods for the specifica tion of tightening fasten ers Torque T Torque Plus Angle TA and Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY is sometimes referred to Torque To Yield TTY A fastener specification of Torque Plus Angle TA for example 30 Nem 22 lb ft 120 degrees has more clamping force than a fastener speci ficat
12. ation and a Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY speci fication is the tightening results in permanent deformation of the externally threaded fastener Externally threaded fasteners tight ened to this specification method must not be reused and must always be replaced if loosened Tightening in Stages Generally Service Information specifies a fastener tightening speci fication in stages An individual fastener with a Torque T specification is tightened to the specified torque in one pass For Torque Plus Angle TA and Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY speci fication fasteners the fasteners are tightened in stages All the fasteners are tightened to a torque specification on the first pass Next they receive another tightening to a specified angle in degrees on the second pass Sometimes more than two passes are required Always refer to the appro priate Service Information for proper tightening in stages On applications with more than one fastener such as wheel nuts or cylinder head bolts the fasteners should be tightened to specification by alternat ing between the fasteners to ensure the parts are not distorted and that the fasteners are torqued evenly Once been achieved for each bolt the bolts should be tightened completely to Specification Reusing the Fastener Think of an externally threaded fastener bolt screw or stud as a spring As a Torque T or Torque Plus Angle TA tightening specifica
13. cludes Chevrolet Performance Engine and Transmission new not repaired or remanufactured components typical of ene f P YP Excludes hybrid batteries and parts on national control non OE products That distinction comes into play with variables like fin a counts and tube sizes both of which affect a unit s cooling Each Reward Point 1 capacity Non OE assemblies can come with reduced fin counts and improper tube sizing jeopardizing maximum performance Now with a 2 percent rebate on top of more competitive pricing there are a lot of good reasons to look to Genuine GM Parts for a replacement radiator assembly Radiator Assemblies Added in 2015 2 Dealer List Y Easy turnkey process no paperwork vY 24 7 online account access VY Rewards never expire VY Redeem rewards on your own terms Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights Chevrolet Performance in a Smaller Package 4 Cylinder LTG Turbocharged 2 0L Joins the 2015 Crate Engine Lineup k F i D ia ir TRAST y iL Pa Wa a 7 x li ews It s the all new LTG 2 0L turbocharged Gen Ill Ecotec engine inspired by the production engine that made its debut in the 2013 Cadillac ATS and Chevrolet Malibu It joins a generation of more efficient GM large displacement four cylinders This 272 hp dual overhead cam engine opens upa whole new route to V8 like power for enthusiasts facing dimension and weight challenges in their performance Car build projects Lig
14. d nut and tighten to 85Y 631b ft 8 Remove the support jack Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear by doing the following 1 Carefully guide the inner axle shaft through the inner axle housing until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft contacts the differential case side gear 2 Install the inner axle shaft into the differential case side gear by tapping the retaining ring into the retaining groove using a soft faced mallet and until the retaining ring on the inner axle shaft is fully seated within the groove in the differential case side gear 3 Pull back on the inner axle shaft to ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential case side gear 1 0 Install the wheel drive shaft to the inner axle shaft Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement 1 1 Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant Use the proper fluid Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement 1 2 Lower the vehicle 4 he 14 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights Front Strut Noise 2008 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport 2010 2014 Chevrolet Equinox GMC Terrain and 2008 2010 Saturn VUE A pop ping or clunk noise com ing trom the front of the vehicle may be heard during small to medium suspension travel This condition may be due to the inside diameter of the front strut jounce bumper rubbing against the piston rod of the strut creating a slip stick condi
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16. establish a higher power and performance bar for the small block V8 Features as far ranging as direct injection continuously variable valve timing an advanced combustion system camshaft phasing a high pressure fuel pump and a refined and modified engine block contribute to an engine that produces 460 hp at 6000 rpm and 465 b ft of peak torque at 4600 rpm Jim Campbell U S vice president of Performance Vehicles amp Motorsports for GM calls the new LT1 an impressive achievement that builds on past proven success We ve added new technologies to improve power and efficiency but that basic small block V8 architecture has been aconstant since the beginning he says In designing the new crate engine Chevrolet Performance engineers went the extra mile to make installing the LT1 as simple as possible regardless of the application In addition to the crate engine itself coil covers with Corvette branding rocker cover insulators a new engine control system and a front end accessory drive system will be sold separately says David MacWebb product Specialist Chevrolet Performance Parts What you put in it will dictate what you re going to buy It will be basically a plug and play package Other accessories include an LS LT manual bell housing LS LT dual disc clutch an aluminum automatic bell housing an oil hose adapter and an LIT series starter The LT1 can be paired with a range of automatic and manual transmission
17. hter than a similarly powerful V8 due to its all aluminum construction the LTG can improve a vehicle s front to rear weight balance enhancing performance While it may be smaller and lighter than typical Eo SA 7 i d a a Marz 01 Se fiC I performance engine options the LTG doesn t back down in the power or efficiency departments The power specs 272 rated hp at 5500 rpm and 295 lb ft of torque at 3000 rpm 90 percent of peak delivered between 1700 rpm and 5500 rpm are further enhanced with a twin scroll turbocharger This advanced design generates the kind of throttle response normally seen in larger naturally aspirated engines It is capable of generating a maximum boost of about 20 psi enabling the maintenance of peak torque between 3000 and 4600 rpm Another LTG feature direct fuel injection enhances the turbocharger s output and efficiency It allows it to operate at a higher boost and higher compression than would be possible in a conventional supercharger The engine sold under part 19328837 is designed for use with a rear wheel drive transmission It is sold alone as well as part of a package that can include a 6 speed manual transmission 19328976 clutch kit 24251131 LTG alternator 19329020 and an LTG engine controller 19328839 Like all Chevrolet Performance crate engines the LTG carries a 2 year 50 000 mile warranty Other key features that make the LTG a good fit for
18. ion of Torque T for example 30 Nem 22 lb ft A fastener specification of Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY has more clamping force than a fastener specification of Torque Plus Angle TA Torque T A fastener with a Torque T specification can be tightened with a conventional torque wrench Generally externally threaded fasteners bolts screws studs tightened to this speci fication method can be re used unless otherwise specified in the Service Information Torque Plus Angle TA A fastener with a Torque Plus Angle TA specification must be tightened first to the torque part of the specifica tion and then must be tightened further by the addition of the specified angle 16 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights TAY specification fasteners require bolt replacement to the mating fastener if present or relative to the mating surface A backup wrench must be used if required to prevent the rotation of the mating fas tener while the angle is added to the fastener with the Torque Plus Angle TA specification Generally externally threaded fasteners tightened to this specification method can be reused unless otherwise specified in the Service Information Torque Plus Angle to Yield TAY A fastener with a Torque Plus Angle to Yield specification TAY is tightened in the same way as the fastener with the Torque Plus Angle TA specification The ditference between a Torque Plus Angle TA specific
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20. mproved oil distribution system enabling better flow and heat dissipation also the LTG s noise vibration harshness levels are lower gt A two stage variable displacement oil pump his crankshaft driven pump changes its capacity based on the engine s oil demands improving efficiency maintaining optimum oil temperatures and allowing for faster oil heating during cold starts With the LTG Chevrolet Performance has again broken new ground proving that its definition of power and performance isnt constrained by its historic focus on big V6 and V8 engines This newest entry will thrill enthusiasts who want to explore new frontiers in performance without sacrificing the qualities they expect in a Chevrolet Performance crate engine EE ee a ae ee k Ti T al 7 NE r ri eE 4 lt p A jarjar Bs S rvicelnsightse 9 i 5 Ca w OA Express Van 206 Combines Fuel Efficiency With Cargo Hauling Performance It offers 122 7 cubic feet 3 474 liters of customizable cargo space a tight turning diameter of only 36 7 feet 11 2 meters and a payload capacity of 1 500 pounds 680 kg It will also deliver greater efficiency than full size vans thanks to its smaller size and a 2 0L inline four cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing As the newest member of the Chevrolet Express family of vans the 2015 City Express offers a smaller operating costs than full more efficient choice for b
21. n shaft seal to pinion shaft interface and lack of lubrica tion may gen erate a noise This noise origi nates in the gear but may sound like it is coming from the steering column area The steering gear assembly should not be replaced for this squeak noise condition For the squeak noise only the steering gear housing should be replaced and the power steering sys tem should be refilled with DEXRON VI The DEXRON VI fluid offers the permanent correction for the squeak noise Inlet hose at the power steering fluid reservoir In addition to the squeak noise correction the recommenda tion to convert the power steering fluid to DEXRON VI fluid is for gear replacements only and not for repairs to other system components such as the pump cooler or hoses A tag identifying that the vehicle has been converted to DEXRON VI should be installed on the power steering reservoir filler neck and secured with the cap If the power steering system on these vehicles has the original fluid the system should be flushed and refilled with DEXRON VI Due to the interface between the pinion shaft seal and the fluid it is critical to ensure that no old fluid comes in contact with the new seal Be sure to thoroughly flush all old fluid from the system prior to installing the new steering gear assembly or housing When changing the fluid raise the vehicle until the wheels are approximately 24 inches off the ground Disconnect the power steering
22. nd feel of a shop type environment Scott Placzek co owner up a Waiting area with a new coffee maker and a Web connected smart TV The new amenities are designed to add another layer of comfort to a lounge the company has improved funds permitting since moving into the building in 2010 They were seen as core elements of an effort to make a customer s wait as pleasant as possible an intangible but important part of the customer experience that could yield dividends in the form of satisfied return customers ait GENUINE PARTS Being able to provide that and hopefully reap some GM Rewards balance suggests Those points he says just long term benefit won out over scores of other possible amount to another reason to order parts that will help uses for the reward points GPS devices were among ensure a Satisfied customer the more personal rewards the owners considered for Moreover the Genuine GM Rewards program is user ae themselves But they ultimately passed them over in friendly he adds Points are automatically credited to his ja favor of investing the rebates back into the business account with each qualifying purchase and the process z The television we had in the waiting area was too of redeeming points evaluating the available goods and z small and the coffee pot was getting old he says They services and ordering and receiving them Is easy ale needed to be replaced and the Rewards made
23. out will have been made in the four year run of the COPO of the mouths of many Camaro program s second installment that began in 2011 competitive race car drivers With his customized COPO powered by the with a consuming hunger to supercharged 350 engine option he selected Massel cross the finish line first took the top prize at the Chevrolet Performance U S But you just might hear it from Nationals in September He beat another COPO in the Stock Bruno Massel The drag strip star passed up opportunities Eliminator final claiming the first overall win ever for a for a chance to buy a second generation COPO Camaro the COPO in an NHRA National event first two years it was offered When 2014 rolled around The win was proof Massel says that his instincts he decided to put his name in the hat As luck would have about the COPO were right if a little late in coming He it he was one of only 69 lottery winners who got the first had known about the COPO since its reintroduction but crack at buying one of the 69 COPO Camaros in that year s it wasnt until he saw one up close at the end of the 2013 production run season that he got seriously interested in pursuing one But that was just the beginning of Massel s good fortune Its unique qualities raw track ready power dressed up He not only got the first Supercharged COPO of 2014 but in alluring street clothes added up to something he he coaxed it to a groundbreaking win in September On couldn
24. ow bar is displayed that gets longer as the set angle is neared Within 5 10 degrees of the set angle the end of the yellow bar will turn red and the meter will beep and flash when the angle is reached The J 45059 A Angle Meter can be used on a ratchet handle when the fastener is in an area with limited access To use this feature after the meter is zeroed and the ratchet Is being turned stop turning momentarily q The ratchet iK can be turned t WN back but the W hA displayed angle will not change At the end of the back swing stop momentarily again and the meter will continue to increase the angle measured from this ratcheted point The J 45059 A Angle Meter requires a AA battery The J 45059 Angle Meter uses two CR 2032 batteries To replace the batteries separate the front case from the back Thanks to Tedd Magana A a The J 45059 A Angle Meter can be used with drive extensions and ratchets Changing the Power Steering Fluid to DEXRON VI Fluid To prevent a steering gear squeak noise on 2008 2012 Buick Enclave 2009 2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2007 2012 GM Acadia and 2007 2010 Saturn Outlook models built prior to July 1 2011 GM recommends that the power steering fluid be changed to DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid when a steering gear assembly is replaced for any reason The original cause of the squeak noise may be due to insufficient grease in the pinion shaft seal The pinio
25. pendent installers with the convenience of one stop shopping Y Tech support Y Purchase Y Parts info senuinegmparts com GM GENUINE PARTS Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights EJ A New V8 Standard LT1 Crate Engine Introduction is the Most Advanced Small Block in 60 Years Chevrolet Performance owes its sustained success to the skills of master engine designers and builders plying their craft Advanced and groundbreaking as they consistently are new engines bearing the Chevrolet Performance name always layer new technology on a solid base of tested proven and timeless engineering And so it is with the newest exciting and groundbreaking addition to the family the Gen V LT1 crate engine Working off of the LS family of small block engines GM engineers leveraged some of the latest high performance technologies to create what is easily the most advanced Chevrolet Performance V8 crate engine ever offered The enhancements amount to the most extensive and significant redesign in the 60 year history of the Chevrolet small block V8 I mm p 4 El i Servicelnsights The engine available with both a wet sump oiling system Part 19328728 and a dry sump system Part 19329997 is modeled after the production LT1 6 2L that made its first appearance in the 2014 Corvette Stingray but comes with accessories that make it a snap to install in all types of project vehicles Engineers left few areas untouched when they set out to
26. protection Chevrolet offers City Express with the best van coverage in America gt Three year 36 000 mile bumper to bumper warranty gt Five year 100 000 mile powertrain warranty gt Chevrolet s Complete Care two year 24 000 mile scheduled maintenance But the Chevy City Express Van is not the only option Continued on page 12 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights Continued from page 11 for small businesses and fleets to consider GM has several vehicle models that have CNG powered versions Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana use a proven 6 0L Vortec V8 engine with factory installed hardened exhaust valves and intake exhaust valve seats hese components are engineered to GM durability Standards for gaseous fuel use The CNG fuel system is available on Cargo and Passenger full size vans in both regular and long wheelbases Two systems are offered gt UFM Three tank system provides a range of up to 200 miles Allows for full Cargo capacity or seating for passenger vans gt UFP Four tank system provides a range of up to 300 miles This system adds a single tank in the driver s side of the cargo area just inboard of the wheel well Available only on Cargo vans And they re the industry s only CNG vehicles that are fully integrated at the factory crash tested and backed by GM s 100 000 mile 5 year transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty 12 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights 2015
27. s including Chevrolet Performance s newly released 156 Super Magnum 6 speed manual transmission The LT1 and the 56 can be purchased as a Connect amp Cruise package an offering that pairs engines transmissions and other retro fit components in a time and price saving bundle The LT1is also available in other Connect amp Cruise configurations with 4L60 Series automatic transmissions ole at gmserviceinsights com INSIGHTS lt v Drag Track Star Camaro to Once again only 69 of the drag strip only vehicles will be built in 2015 continuing the trend of honoring the year 1969 when the first COPO Camaros were specially built to high performance specifications for select dealers and their customers But barring any decision down the road to bring the COPO back for a third encore the 69 that will be built this year will be the last GM resurrected the COPO an acronym for Central Office Production Order as the special order Camaro program came to be known in 2012 Only 69 were built that year and in each of the two thereafter Just as interested buyers put their name on a list and hoped to be selected in a lottery in those years they ll do the same again in 2015 each eager to get a shot at securing a piece of automotive history Some 3 500 people vied for a chance in 2014 and interest is expected to surge for this the finale year Although each COPO is built on the same End its Second Run in 2015 basic
28. sages indicate that a Diesel Particulate Filter DPF cleaning or regeneration is required based on engine run time fuel consumed and distance traveled since the last DPF cleaning The DPF system filters soot particles out of the exhaust gases When the ECM determines that a specific amount of soot has collected in the DPF it will look for all of the conditions that must be met in order to initiate a regenera tion This self cleaning function runs automatically when the conditions are met and may take up to 25 minutes without any notification to the driver The DPF is cleaned by periodically burning off the soot particles at high temperature Fuel consumption may be higher during this self cleaning period Under certain driving conditions such as short distances stop and go driving or extended idling the system may not be able to clean itself auto matically eventually causing the Driver Information Center messages to be displayed If the DPF is not cleaned as required the Engine Power Is Reduced message will display When this occurs self cleaning of the DPF is no longer possible and service will be necessary Refer to the appropriate Service Information for DTC P2463 and follow the diagnostic procedure IN THIS ISSUE Front Strut Noise m 15 Diesel Particulate Filter Message 15 Understanding Fastener Tightening Specifications e ees 16 Using an Angle Meter 17 Ch
29. usinesses that don t need the 10 Jan Mar 2015 Servicelnsights Cargo volume or other capabilities of a full size van said Ed Peper U S vice president for GM Fleet and Commercial It is an easy to maneuver van that makes the most of its compact dimensions with clever features allowing business owners to maximize its space and their resources with a vehicle sized just right for their needs Under the hood and more The City Express s DOHC 2 0L inline four engine with continuously variable valve timing is rated at 131 horsepower 98 kW and 139 Ib ft of torque 188 Nm It drives the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission that contributes to efficiency by optimizing torque delivery across the rpm band A body integral chassis is designed to provide a balance of strength and low mass that enhances efficiency and the feeling of performance A MacPherson strut suspension is located in the front and there s a truck style multi leaf rear Suspension Other chassis features include 15 inch GENUINE PARTS wheels front disc brakes and efficiency enhancing electric power steering Four wheel anti lock brakes and electronic brake force distribution are standard as is an electronic stability control system The City Express also comes standard with six Standard airbags dual stage frontal air bags side impact supplemental air bags and roof mounted curtain air bags for side impact and rollover
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