1994 GMC SIERRA steering wheel

NOTICE:
~ ~ ~~ ~~
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well\
as
the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your back
and forth, you can destroy your
.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
“R’ (Reverse) and a
forward gear (or with a manual
, between First or Second gear and Reverse),
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the\
is in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or,
you can use your recovery hooks,
if your vehicle has them. If you do need
to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
If you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, your vehicle may be
equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front
of your vehicle. You may need to use them
if you’re stuck off-road and
need to be pulled to some place where you can continue drivin\
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Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes
may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying
the
brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to
be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake parts in
them, as your vehicle does when it is new. When you replace parts of your
braking system
- for example, when your brake linings wear down and
you have to have new ones put
in - be sure you get new genuine GM
replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly.
For example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for
the
worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Other Maintenance Hems
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the fittings.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for the proper
lubricant to use.
Front Wheel Bearings
Your vehicle has front wheel bearings that must be cleaned and repacked.
Your maintenance schedule
will tell you how often this must be done.
Front Shock Absorbers
The front shock absorbers of your vehicle do many things. They help the
vehicle ride smoothly and also control
the travel of the suspension system.
When the shock absorbers are serviced, any replacement shock absorbers
must be
the same as the original equipment shock absorbers in both
extended length and strength.
NOTICE:
If you use shock absorbers that are not the same as the original
shock absorbers, the shock absorbers
or suspension system
could be damaged.
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Steering and Suspension Inspection? - 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. Lubricate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System - On gasoline engines, lubricate the pivot at
the
TBI throttle lever stud with engine oil. 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.
I-- ~ lsfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection? - Every 12 months or at
oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation.
More frequent lubrication may be required
on heavy-duty or off-road use.
?'A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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F
FanNoise ...................................................... 5-25
Filter Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-94
Finish Care
........................................................ 6-85
Damage
..................................................... 6-86
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-30
Brake
....................................................... 647
Coolant
..................................................... 5-17
Capacities .............................................. 6-92, 6-93
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-37
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-35
LeakCheck
............................................. 6-47. 6-51
ManualTransmission .......................................... 6-33
Power Steering
............................................... 6-43
Radiator
..................................................... 5-17
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-39
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-36
Windshield Washer
............................................ 6-45
Four-WheelDrive ............................................... 244
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-35, 6-36
Front Axle ................................................... 6-37
Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................................. 6-11
Cold Weather Operation ......................................... 6-6
Filter Replacement ............................................ 6-11
Fuel Requirements ............................................. 6-4
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
RunningOutOf
.............................................. 6-10
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-93
WaterinFuel
................................................. 2-71
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
............................................ 6-4
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-13
Foreign Countries
............................................. 6-12
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-5
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-64. 6-96
FuseBlock ............................................. 6-63, 6-95
Headlights
.............................................. 6-62-6-97
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-62
Windshield Wipers
....................................... 6-45, 6-96
Fluid
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ......................... 6-62
Gages ......................................................... 2-78
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-79
FuelGage
................................................... 2-78
Odometer
................................................... 2-68
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-80
Speedometer
................................................. 2-68
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Labels Certificatioflire
.............................................. 6-65
Truck-Camper
............................................... 6-68
Lights
......................................................... 2-70
BrakeSystemWarning
......................................... 2-70
Bulb Replacement
................................... 2-52.6-53. 6-98
Cargo Lamp
............................................ 2.58. 6.60
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-73
Check Gages Light
............................................ 2-75
CHMSL
..................................................... 2-82
DomeLights
................................................. 2-51
Fender
...................................................... 6-58
Front Parking/Turn Signal
....................................... 6-55
GlowPlugsLight
............................................. 2-72
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
.................................................... 2-77
Low Coolant Warning
.......................................... 2-73
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2.74. 6.66
Reading
..................................................... 2-51
Service Engine
Soon ........................................... 2-74
Service Throttle Soon
.......................................... 2-72
SideMarker
.................................................. 6-58
Rear .................................................... 6-60. 6-61
Replacementchart
............................................ 6-98
RoofMarker
................................................. 6-59
TailgateMarker
................................................ 6-59
Underhood Reel Lamp
......................................... 2-53
WaterInFuel
................................................. 2-71
LoadingYourVehicle
............................................ 6-65
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-51
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-51
Body
....................................................... 6-51
Constant Velocity Joints
........................................ 6-51
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-37
Front Shock Absorbers
......................................... 6-49
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-49
FrontWheelBearings
.......................................... 6-49
TailgateHandle
............................................... 6-52
Hood Latches and Hinge ........................................ 6-51
Hydraulic Clutch Grease Fitting
.................................. 6-35
Lockcylinders
............................................... 6-52
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
..................................... 6-51
RearAxle ................................................... 6-35
Recommended Lubricants
...................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-36
Operation
................................................... 249
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Service Do-It-Yourself
.......
Parts Identification Label
Publications
..........
Replacement Parts and Fj
Service Engine Soon Light
Service Station Checks
....
11
........................................ 6-3
....................................... 6-90
.................................... 8.6, 8.8
ter Recommendations
..................... 6-94
.................................. 2.74. 6-65
....................................... 7-28
Shift Indicator Light
......................................... 2.26, 2.76
ShiftingIntoPark
................................................ 2-30
Sliding Rear Window
............................................. 2-38
SpareTire
...................................................... 5-29
Pickup Bed Mounting
..................................... 5.31. 5-40
Specification Charts .............................................. 6-91
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-68
Starting your Diesel Engine
........................................ 2-16
Starting your Gasoline Engine
...................................... 2-12
Removal
.................................................... 5-29
Storage
..................................................... 5-39
Steering
........................................................ 4-8
Column Shift Lever
............................................ 2-30
InEmergencies
................................................ 4-9
Console
................................................ 2-59. 2-61
GarageDoorOpener
........................................... 2-61
GloveBox
................................................... 2-58
Other
....................................................... 2-65
SunVisors
..................................................... 2-55
Swing-Outwindows
............................................. 2-38
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-58
T
Tachometer ..................................................... 2-69
Tailgate
......................................................... 2-8
Theft
........................................................... 2-9
Tiltwheel
...................................................... 2-39
Tires
.......................................................... 6-71
Chains
...................................................... 6-79
Flat
........................................................ 5-26
Balancing
................................................... 6-78
Changing a Flat
.......................................... 5.25, 5.32
Hub CapsNVheel Nut Caps
...................................... 5-32
InspectionRotation
....................................... 6-73. 6-75
Loading
..................................................... 2-39
New
........................................................ 6-76
Pressure
..................................................... 6-71
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Underbodycarrier
............................................ 5-29
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-77
TorqueLock
............................................... 2.29. 2.31
Towing
ATrailer
............................................... 4-38. 6.67
Maintenance
................................................. 4-44
Recommendations
............................................. 6-70
Turnsignals
................................................. 4-42
Following Distance
............................................ 4-42
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