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01-08-2008, 07:52 PM | #31 | |
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Re: Chevy Colorado Issues
As far as I know they have two different type of pullers. One bolts onto the lug nuts and you turn they screw in this will loosen it up quite abit.
Then use a slide hammer. This bolts onto the lug nuts. It has a long rod with a 5lb. or a 10lb. hammer. It is about 2 inch diameter with a hole in the center. You slide this between the piece that bolts on and the stop on the other end. They are very tight which is why I bought a 10 hammer from Snap-on it has a 13/16 inch shaft. Most of them have a 5 lb. hammer with a 5/8 inch shaft. They are a bought 18 inch to 2 foot long. You can do it with the smaller hammer but it takes longer. You will work up a sweat if you are not in shape. You can rent from Advance or Auto Zone. They also sell them at Pep Boys. |
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01-08-2008, 08:34 PM | #32 | |
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The GMT355 has a captured rotor set-up. You have to remove the steering knuckle to access the mounting bolts for the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly. Then you can remove the bolt holding the hub and rotor together.
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01-09-2008, 08:57 AM | #33 | |
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Since I haven't done one I would go to http://www.alldata.com/ and buy a years subscription for your vehicle. This is what shop owners buy except they buy for 10 years worth of vehicles.
I did read a write up by somebody who did his own. He removed the caliper and hanged it up with a metal coat hanger. Removed and marked the anti lock sensor. He found access to all mounting bolts and removed the hardware which holds the caliper and removed it. He couldn't use an impact and even a swivel and had to use a combination box and open wrench. If your new rotor had bolts for the lug nuts in it I would use a puller. He used a block of wood and a hammer to remove it. If comes off this way I'm sure GM mechanics do it this way but use a puller. They get paid flat rate not by the hour. |
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02-17-2009, 01:27 PM | #34 | |
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I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY COLORADO, THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. I RECENTLY GOT A LETTER ABOUT THE RECALL ON THIS. SAYING THAT IF LET GO THIS WOULD CAUSE AN UNEVEN IDOL. AND ENGINE TROUBLE. I CAN'T FIND THE LETTER, MY 3 GRANDKIDS CAME TO LIVE WITH US AND THINGS GOT MOVED AROUND.I WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR IT. MY COLORADO IS NOW RUNNING RUFF AND IT DYED ON MY WIFE WHEN SHE PULLED OUT ON TO THE INTERSTATE. THIS SCARED HER VERY BAD, THERE WAS ALOT OF TRAFFIC COMMING. SHE GOT LUCKY AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED IN TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. LYNN MAY
The chevy dealer states there never was a recall on the engine light? whatever. I suspose I imagened the letter. |
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02-17-2009, 01:33 PM | #35 | |
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I would try 2 or 3 dealers if you can't find the letter. They make more money when you pay.
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02-21-2009, 05:53 AM | #36 | ||
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The letter you got was a SPECIAL Policy in regards to a condition that may cause the SES light to come on. Take your vehicle back to the dealer and have them diagnose the rough running and SES light. The special policy letter is #07123A. You won't need the letter, just refer them to this number
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02-21-2009, 09:01 AM | #38 | |
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http://www.coloradofans.com/forums/v...hp?f=F&t=65580
Honda used these type of rotors for years and the manual said use a slide hammer. Its possible the bearings aren't Honda quality. http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticles/0805st_2007_chevrolet_colorado_wheels_brakes/bolt_pattern.html Anyhow I wrote to fast but a tool is needed to remove the hub. http://www.autopart.com/tools/toolsmain/tool/T_4300.htm They also make these with a slide hammer. The point is I doubt using a slide hammer will damage the bearing but I would use a puller like the one in the picture not a Porta power. Many articles show removing many more parts. Auto Zone or Advanced loan these tools. For your information I wasn't critical of dealer mechanics merely stating they use what ever short cuts they can. Last edited by rhandwor; 02-22-2009 at 07:39 AM. |
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First off, it's not a Honda You must remove the hub assembly from the vehicle, then unbolt the rotor from the hub. Knowledge gained from experiance, not from the internet
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03-12-2009, 12:51 PM | #40 | |
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I have a 2004 colorado with Z71 suspension The front tires have premature tire ware on the inside and vibrates at highway speeds 50 to 60mph has anybody else had this problem. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administratoin it in the back of your owners mamual . My truck has only 18,250 miles on it. Dealer says alignment specifications are on. I know there not . If more people report this problem maybe we can get a recall.
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03-12-2009, 03:51 PM | #41 | |
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Wheel alignments are not normally covered under warranty. Either pay the dealer for an alignment and tire rotation or go to a tire company like NTB which has an alignment machine and normally do alignments.
Unless you paid for an alignment they probably only checked for worn parts. |
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03-26-2009, 11:04 AM | #42 | |
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I Have A 2005 Chevy Colorado 4cyl 5sp.. I have a problem with the rear brakes locking up all the time. They are also very noisy!! I also have a problem with the RPM's in the morning before the truck warms up 100% the RPM's jump up and down causing the truck to almost loose power. I took the truck to a mechanic and he pulled apart the throttle encasement and cleaned it. this solved the problem but i have to have the throttle encasement cleaned every 8-10 mo. so the truck runs right.. Any ideas on how to fix the brakes that are fairly new. And how do i keep the throttle encasement clean so the truck runs right???
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03-26-2009, 11:14 AM | #43 | ||
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03-28-2009, 11:31 PM | #44 | |
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Does anyone know where I can find an ABS sensor for an 04 Colorado (4WD with the 3.5) on the drivers side? We've checked every dealership in Ohio.
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04-01-2009, 07:37 PM | #45 | |
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You might try some scrap yards parts are hard to find at this time. You could try some dealers around Pittsburgh Pa.
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