1993 GMC SIERRA steering

Scheduled Maintenance Services
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfo\
rmed at least
twice a year (for instance each spring or fall).
You should let your GM
dealer’s service department or other qualified service center \
do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension lnspectiont -Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs \
of wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper \
hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (On vehicles equipped wit\
h manual
steering gear, check for seal leakage.) Lubricate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System -Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil,
except the
TBI throttle shaft. Remove all external deposits from the injector
pump face cam on 6.2L and 6.5L engines.
Do this when the engine is cold
and not running.
Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace
any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Exhaust System Inspection -Inspect the complete system including the
three-way catalytic converter. Inspect the body near the exhaust\
system. Look
for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts, as well \
as, open
seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could \
cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger
compartments.
Drive Axle Service -Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (four-wheel drive) lnspectiont -Every 12 months or at oil
change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed c\
ontrol linkage.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installa\
tion. More
frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty or off-road use.
tA fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your
GM Dealer.
USAGE I FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil
I
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG
or SGlCE of the recommended viscositv.
Engine Coolant Mixture
of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base
antifreeze conforming
to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103).
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Hydraulic Brake Systems Delco Supreme
11
@ brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or
DOT-3).
Parking Brake Cables
GM Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052182) or equivalent.
Manual Steering Gear GM Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1050017) or
Power Steering System Chassis grease meeting requirements of
NLGl Grade 2,
Automatic Transmission DEXRONB
HE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No.
Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
equivalent conforming
to GM spec 9985010.
1051
855l.
Manual Transmission:
a. 5-Speed with Low Gear
b. Standard Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349).
b. 5-Speed without Low Gear a.
CastrolB Syntorq or equivalent (GM Part
No.
1 2346074).
Differential:
a. Standard (Saginaw) Front
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271). b. Locking a.
SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271).
and Rear Axle
Transfer Case Gas Line De-lcer (GM Part
No. 1051516).
Gas Line DexronB
IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid (GM Part No.
12345881).
Weather Strips
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl
Grade 2,
Clutch Fork Ball Stud Category
LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
Shift Lever, and Propeller Shaft. Chassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Column Shift, Transfer Case Spray-A-Squeek
(GM Part
No. 1052277).
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1 Add-on Equipment ................... 6-94
I- Electronic Heatinghir Conditioning
(See "Heating")
Adding Coolant
... 5.12, 5.14. 6-44
... Engine I
Air Cleaner ................................ 6-31
Block Heater
.......... 2.19. 3.5. 6-26
Cold Weather Starting (Diesel)
.................... 2-1 7
Coolant
....... 5.12. 5-1 4. 6.42. 6-96
Coolant Temperature Gage
...... 2-88
Diesel
................................ 6.6. 6-1 9
Crankcase
.................................. 6-96
Fan Noise
.................................. 5-1 7
Noise Control System
.............. 6-1 9
.-Identification,
............................ 6-95
Oil .(See "Oil")
Overheating
................................. 5-9
Running While Parked
............. 2-35
Equipment, Add-on
...................... 6-69
Exhaust System
................ 2.34, 6-65
Exhaust
........................... 2.34,
6-65
Starting
............................ 2.12, 2-1 5
F
Fan Noise ...................................... 5-1 7
Filter
. Replacement Chart ............ 6-99
Finish Care
............................................ 6-88
Damage
..................................... 6-90
Automatic Transmission
........... 6-33
Brake
.......................................... 6-49
Coolant
............................ 5-1 2. 6-42
Front Axle
.................................. 6- 40
Hydraulic Clutch
....................... 6-37
Leak Check
................................ 6-52
Manual Transmission
................ 6-36
Power Steering
............ 1 ............ 6-46
Radiator
....................................... 5-1 4
Fluid
9-3
Rear Axle .................................. 6-41
Recommended Fluids
.............. 7-25
. Transfer Case ............................ 6-39
Windshield Washer.
................. 6-48
Fog Lamps
.................................... 2-54 .
Four-wheel Drive ............... 2.36, 6-39
Transfer Case
................ .2-37, 6-39
Front Axle
................................. 6-40
Fuel (Diesel Engines)
..................... 6.6
Cold Weather Operation
............ 6-7
Filter Replacement
........ 6-1 1, 6.13,
6-99
Fuel Requirements
..................... 6-6
Gage
........................ ; ................. 2-87
Running Out Of
........................ 6-10
Tank Capacity
........................... 6-97
Water in Fuel
.............................. 627
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
................. 6-4
Filling Your Ta'nk
....................... 6-16
Foreign
. Countries ..................... 6-15
Gage
.......................................... 2-87
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
......... 6-5 A-
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
............................ 6-64, 6-1 01 * .
Fuse Block ................................ 6-65 . . f
Headlights .................... 6.64, 6-100
Power Windows and Other
Trailer Wiring Harness
.. 6.64, 6-1 00
. Windshield Wipers ...... 6-64, 6-100
G
Gages ............................................ 2.87
Coolant Temperature Gage
..... 2-88
Fuel Gage
.................................. 2-87
Odometer
................................... 2-76
Oil Pressure Gage
..................... 2-89
Speedometer.
............................ 2-76
Tachometer
..................... 2.76, 2-78
Trip Odameter 2-77
Voltmeter
................................... 2-90
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Power Options ......... 6.64, 6-100 :
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INDEX
H
Halogen Bulbs .............................. 6-55
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. 5-2
Head Restraints
.............................. 1-5
Headlights .......................... 2.53. 6-55
Composite
.................................. 6-56
Halogen
..................................... 6-55
High-Low Beam
........................ 2-44
Reminder
................................... 2-54
Sealed Beam
............................. 6-55
Heating System (with NC)
........... 3-5
Rear Window Defogger
............. 3-8
System Controls
......................... 3-6
Fan Knob
..................................... 3-4
Function Lever
............................ 3-4
Temperature Lever
...................... 3-4
Hitches
........................................... 4-58
Hood Checking Under
........................ 6-17
Latches and Hinge
................... 6-53
Release
...................................... 6-1 7
Horn
............................................... 2-41
Hydraulic Clutch
........................... 6-37
Grease Fitting
............................ 6-39
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump)
..................... 6-50
Hydroplaning
................................. 4-39
I
If You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud.
Ice or Snow
.............................. 5-33
Ignition Switch
.............................. 2-1 0
Inflation-Tire Pressure ................. 6-73
Instrument Panel
............... 2-70. 2-76
Diesel Tach Cluster .................. 2-75
Standard Cluster
............ 2-72, 2-73
J
High Beam Indicator Light ...... 2-85
Heating System (without AIC)
..... 3-4
Rear Window Defogger
............. 3-8
Highway Hypnosis
........................ 4-46 Jack Storage
...................... 5.19.
5-31
Jump Starting
................................ 5-3
K
Key Release Lever ....................... 2-11
Keys
................................................. 2-3
L
Lights ............................................. 2-53
Brake System Warning
............ 4-18
Bulb Replacement
......... .6-54, 6-98
Cargo Lamp
.................... 2-58, 6-61
Charging System Light
........... 2-82
Check Gages Light
.................. 2-84
Dome Lights
............................. 2-56
Fender
........................................ 6-59
Fog Lamps
................................ 2-54
Glow Plugs Light
........... 2-16, 2-81
Front ParkinglTurn Signal
........ 6-57
Indicator
..................................... 2-78
Headlights (See “Headlights”-)
Low Coolant Warning
.............. 2-81
Malfunction Indicator
.... 2-83, 6-66
Operation
................................... 2-43
Reading
..................................... 2-57
Service Fuel Filter
.................... 2-80
Side Marker
.............................. 6-58
Rear
................................. 6-62, 6-63
Replacement Chart
.................. 6-98
Roof Marker
.............................. 6-60
Tailgate Marker
......................... 6-60
Underhood Reel Lamp
............ 2-58
Loading Your Vehicle
........ 4-26, 6-67
Truck-Camper
............................ 6-70
Lubrication
..................................... 6-52
Accelerator Control System
.... 6-52
Body ........................................... 6-53
Constant Velocity Joints
......... 6-53
Front Axle
................................. 6-40
Front Shock Absorbers
........... 6-51
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
................... 6-51
Service Engine Soon
..... 2-83, 6-66
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Safety Belts .................................. 1-1 1
Center Passenger Position
...... 1-26
Cleaning
..................................... 6-87
Checking Restraint System
..... 1-52
Child Restraints
........................ 1-37
Children
..................................... 1-35
Driver Position
.......................... 1-1 8
Extender
.................................... 1-52
Lap Shoulder
............................. 1-19
Larger Children
.......... : .............. 1-50
Proper Wear
.............................. 1-1 8
Questions and Answers
.......... 1-1 6
Rear Seat Passengers
............. 1-29
Reminder Light
......................... 1-1 7
Replacing After a Crash
.......... 1-53
Right Front Passenger Position
.................................. 1-25
Small Children and Babies
..... 1-36
Use During Pregnancy
............. 1-24
Why They Work
........................ 1-13
Safety Chains
............................... 4-58
Safety Warnings and Symbols
..... 0-2
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................ 7-3, 7-4, 7-18
Seats
Controls
........................................ 1-2
Easy Entry Seat
.......................... 1-8
Latches
.............................. 1-5, 1-10
Manual Front
............................... 1-2
Power Driver’s
............................ 1-3
Rear
.............................................. 1-9
Reclining
..................................... 1-3
Do-It-Yourself
............................... 6-3
Parts Identification Label
......... 6-94
Publications
........................ 8-6, 8-8
Replacement
. Parts and
Filter Recommendations
...... 6-99
Light
................................ 2-83, 6-66
Adults
........................................ 1-1
8
Service
Service Engine Soon Service Station Checks
............... 7-28
Shift Indicator Light
.......... 2.27. 2-85
Shifting Into Park
........................ 2-30
Single Belt Accessory Drive
...... 6-51
Sliding Rear Window
.................. 2-40
Spare Tire
..................................... 5-20
Pickup Bed Mourrting
.... 5.23. 5-32
Removal
..................................... 5-21
Storage
...................................... 5-31
Specification Charts
.................... 6-95
Speedometer
................................ 2-76
Starting Your Diesel Engine
....... 2-15
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
... 2-12
Steering
......................................... 4-19
Column Shift Lever
.................. 2-31
In Emergencies
........................ 4-21
Storage Compartments
............... 2-63
Console
........................... 2.64. 2-65
Glove Box
................................. 2-63
Other
.......................................... 2-68
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-61
Swing-Out Windows
.................... 2-40
T
Tachometer ........................ 2-76, 2-78
Tailgate
............................................ 2-8
Theft
................................................ 2-9
Thermostat
.................................... 6-46
Tilt Wheel
..................................... 2-41
Tires
............................................... 6-72
Balancing
................................... 6-82
Chains
........................................ 6-84
Changing a Flat
............. 5-17, 5-23
Flat
............................................. 5-17
Hub CapsNVheel Nut Caps
.... 5-24
Inspection/Rotation
........ 6-78. 6-79
Loading
...................................... 6-67
New
................................. 6-80. 6-81
Pressure
..................................... 6-73
Spare (See “Spare Tire”) Underbody Carrier
................... 5-21
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
. 6-81
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