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Removal Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC C3500 HD and 2001 Chevrolet C3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold in order to gain access to the fuel solenoid driver. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal- Upper and Intake Manifold Removal - Lower in Engine Mechanical - 6.5L. The fuel solenoid driver is located on the left side of the injection pump.
- Scribe a reference mark on the engine front cover and the injection pump housing to assist in correctly locating the injection pump during reassembly.
- Loosen the injection pump retaining nuts approximately 1/2 turn, using an J 41711 . See Special Tools . Do not remove the nuts.
- Rotate the pump to the passenger side of the vehicle until the pump stops, using an J 29872-A . See Special Tools .
- Retighten the top injection pump retaining nut using J 41711 . See Special Tools .
- Disconnect the fuel solenoid driver wiring connector at the injection pump.
- Loosen the four fuel solenoid driver mounting screws until the screws are free from the injection pump.
- Discard the heat transfer pad (1) and the mounting screws.
- Remove the fuel solenoid calibrating resistor using a snap ring pliers. The calibrating resistor is located on a small circuit board which is located in the PMD connector housing and is placed over the PMD terminal pins. This calibrating resistor circuit board has two outboard holes (3) which can be grabbed with snap ring pliers.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.