
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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