Service & Appearance Care
Replacing Brake System Parts ........................................................................\
.. 6-33
Other Maintenance Items
........................................................................\
........... 6-34
Lubrication
........................................................................\
.................................... 6-35
Electrical System
........................................................................\
......................... 6-37
Battery
........................................................................\
...................................... 6-37
Bulb Replacement
........................................................................\
.................... 6-37
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................................................................\
.... 6-43
Exhaust System
........................................................................\
........................... 6-45
Loading Your Vehicle
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.................. 6-46
Tires
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.............................................. 6-48
Inflation-Tire Pressure
........................................................................\
........... 6-49
Tire Inspection and Rotation
........................................................................\
.. 6-52
When It’s Time for New Tires ........................................................................\
6-53
Buying New Tires
........................................................................\
.................... 6-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
........................................................................\
.. 6-54
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
............................................................... 6-55
Wheel Replacement
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................. 6-55
Tire Chains
........................................................................\
............................... 6-56
Appearance Care
........................................................................\
........................ 6-57
Cleaning the Inside Of Your Vehicle
............................................................. 6-58
Cleaning the Outside
Of Your Vehicle .......................................................... 6-61
Appearance Care Materials
........................................................................\
........ 6-64
Vehicle Identification Number
........................................................................\
..... 6-65
Service Parts Identification Label
...................................................................... 6-67
Specification Charts ........................................................................\
..................... 6-68
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Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla\
tion, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Those grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on \
General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General
Motors vehicles.
All passenger type (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully \
at the
factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In
most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or
the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be
rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be\
replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum whe\
els, which can be repaired). See your GM truck dealer
if any of these conditions exist. Your
dealer will know what kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, di\
ameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will
be sure you have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts\
for your
vehicle.
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23. EXHAUST PRESSURE EGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION* -Check that
the valve works properly. Correct any binding. Inspect hoses fo\
r cracks,
chafing or decay. Replace parts
as needed.
24. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AND INSPECTION -For proper wear
and maximum tire life, rotate tires
at the first 6,000 miles (10 000
kilometers) for Schedule I (t) or 7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers) for
Schedule
II (.) and then every 15,000 miles (25 000 kilometers)
thereafter.
Follow the instructions and patterns shown in Section 6.
Check tires for uneven wear or damage. If irregular or premature wear is
apparent, check wheel alignment.
Also, check for damaged wheels. See
“Tires” in the Index for more information.
For dual wheels, whenever the vehicle, wheels, or fasteners are new\
,
have the wheel fastener torque set at the first 100,
1,000 and 6,000
miles
(160, 1600 and 10 000 km).
For
3500 H.D. Models, block the tires opposite those being removed to
keep the vehicle from rolling.
25.
DRIVE AXLE SERVICE -Check readfront axle fluid level and add as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaki\
ng.
Locking differential-Drain fluid at first oil change and refill. Check
fluid level and add as needed at subsequent oil changes. In dusty
areas, or trailer towing applications drain fluid at every
15,000 miles
(24 135 kilometers) and refill$
every oil change. In dusty areas,
or trailer towing applications, drain
fluid every 15,000 miles
(24 135 kilometers) and refi1l.t
Standard differential -Check fluid level and add as needed at
More frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty or off-road
use.
26. BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION -When the engine oil is changed,
inspect the lines
and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Check the parking brake adjustment, and the fluid level in
the master cylinder.
A low fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads
which may need to be serviced$
*An Emission Control Service
tA fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them
inspected and repaired
at once.
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Four-wheel
Shift Light
.................................. 2-22
Torque Lock (Automatic
Transmission)
............. 2.24. 4-52
Trip Odometer
............................... 2-67
V
Damage Warnings ...................... 0-3
Identification Number
.... 6.65. 6-66
Loading
............................ 4.25. 6-46
Storage
....................................... 6-37
Symbols
...................................... 0-4
Ventilation System
......................... 3-2
Air Vents
...................................... 3-3
Tips
............................................... 3.2
Voltmeter
....................................... 2-79
(See “Four-Wheel
Drive”)
Vehicle
W
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
.................... 2.68. 2-76
(Also See “Lights”)
Devices. Other
............... ; ............ 5-3
Alignment and Tire Balance
... 6-55
Aluminum
.................................. 6-62
Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps
.... 5-22
Nut Torque
..................... 6.34. 6-68
Replacement
............................. 6-55
Used Replacement
................... 6-56
Windows
........................................ 2-33
Windshield Washer
...................... 2-40
Rear Window
............................ 2-54
Washer Fluid
.................. 2.40. 6-31
Winter Driving
.............................. 4-53
Wipers. Windshield
..................... 2-39
Blade Chatter
............................ 6-60
Blade Inserts
............................ 6-35
Cleaning Blades
........................ 6-60
Rear Window
............................ 2-54
Wheels
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