Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Engine Service:
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Comprehensive diagnostics, repair, and overhaul for all covered engine variants.
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Transmission Service:
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Detailed procedures for both automatic and manual transmissions, including diagnostics and repair.
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Braking System:
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Covers hydraulic and electrical components, ABS, and parking brake systems.
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Electrical System:
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Includes wiring diagrams, component testing, diagnostics for lighting, charging, starting, and accessory systems.
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Suspension And Steering:
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Covers front and rear suspension, steering gear, power steering, and wheel alignment.
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Body And Chassis:
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Includes body repair, door mechanisms, glass, interior trim, and chassis components.
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Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning HVAC:
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Detailed diagnosis and repair of cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems.
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Fuel And Exhaust Systems:
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Covers fuel delivery, injection, emissions control, and exhaust system components.
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Safety Systems:
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Includes SRS (Airbag) system diagnostics and repair.
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Procedures Included
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Routine Maintenance:
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Oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, tire rotations, spark plug replacement, and more.
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Troubleshooting:
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Diagnostic flowcharts and procedures for identifying and resolving common and uncommon faults.
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Component Repair And Overhaul:
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Step-by-step instructions for disassembling, repairing, and reassembling major vehicle components.
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Electrical Diagnostics:
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Procedures for testing electrical circuits, sensors, actuators, and control modules using multimeters and scan tools.
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Engine Rebuilds:
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Detailed instructions for engine disassembly, inspection, machining, and reassembly.
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Transmission Rebuilds:
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Comprehensive guidance on transmission overhaul, including torque specifications and clutch pack configurations.
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Brake System Repairs:
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Pad and rotor replacement, caliper service, bleeding procedures, and ABS component replacement.
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Suspension And Steering Repair:
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Component replacement, alignment procedures, and power steering system service.
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Body Panel Replacement And Repair:
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Instructions for replacing fenders, doors, hoods, and minor bodywork adjustments.
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Technical Depth
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Depth Of Coverage:
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Complete Workshop Service and Repair, covering everything from basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and complete component overhauls.
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Diagnostic Information:
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Includes OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), data stream interpretation, and component-specific testing.
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Torque Specifications:
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Precise torque values for all critical fasteners, essential for proper assembly and safety.
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Wiring Diagrams:
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Detailed and accurate wiring schematics for all electrical systems.
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Special Tools:
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Identification of required special tools for specific repair procedures.
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Typically every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first (check manual for specific engine/oil type).
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Spark Plug Replacement Interval:
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Varies by spark plug type (e.g., iridium plugs typically around 100,000-160,000 km).
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Fluid Specifications
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Engine Oil Specification:
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GM-LL-A-025 or equivalent, SAE 5W-30 (synthetic) is commonly specified for Alloytec V6 engines.
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Transmission Fluid Automatic:
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Dexron VI or equivalent.
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Coolant Specification:
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GM-approved long-life coolant (e.g., Dex-Cool or equivalent orange coolant).
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Known Issues
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Common Ve Commodore Issues:
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Water pump leaks (especially on early Alloytec V6s), lifter tick (can be oil-related or mechanical), steering rack issues, and occasional electronic module faults.
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