I Maintenance  Schedule I - Diesel Engines I 
0 Check the exhaust pressure  regulator  valve for proper operation; 
correct  any binding.  Inspect  hoses  for  cracks,  chafing or decay.  Replace 
parts  as needed. 
Arl Emission Control Service. 
0 Check  readfront  axle  fluid level and add fluid as needed.  Check 
constant  velocity joints and axle seals  for leaking. 
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DATE  SERVICED BY: ACTUAL  MILEAGE 
The services shown in this schedule  up to 60,000 miles ( 100 000 km) should 
be  performed  after  60,000  miles 
( 100 000 km) at  the  same intervals. 
Footnotes 
‘:’* Drive  axle  service: 
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0 
0 
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Locking Differential - Drain fluid and  refill  at  first engine oil change. 
At  subsequent 
oil changes,  check fluid level  and  add  fluid as needed. If 
driving 
in dusty  areas 01- towing a trailer,  drain fluid and  refill  every 
15,000  miles 
(25 000 km). 
Standard Differential 
- Check fluid  level and add  fluid as needed  at 
every  engine  oil change. 
If driving in dusty  areas or towing a  trailer. 
drain fluid  and  refill every 
15.000 miles (25 000 km). 
More frequent  lubrication  may  be  required  for heavy-duty  or off-road 
use. 
3500 HD  Models  with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer 
towing conditions  and high  speed  (above 
45 mph or 72 km/h) 
conditions  for  extended periods  of time  must  have the drive axle fluid 
changed  every 
3,000 miles (5 000 km)  or 3 months, whichever  occurs 
first,  or  must  use 
75W-140 synthetic fluid  meeting GM specifications. 
See  “Recommended  Fluids and Lubricants” 
in this section. 
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Oil DieselEngines 
............................................... 6-21 
Additives 
................................................. 6-25 
Pressure  Gage  (See  “Gages” 
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ToCheck ................................................. 6-22 
WhatKindtoUse 
.......................................... 6-23 
WhentoAdd 
.............................................. 6-22 
WhentoChange 
............................................ 6-25 
What  to  Do  with  Used  Oil 
.................................... 6-25 
Gasoline  Engines 
............................................. 6-16 
Additives 
................................................. 6-20 
Pressure  Gage  (See  “Gages”) 
ToCheck 
................................................. 6-16 
WhatKindtoUse 
.......................................... 6-17 
WhentoAdd .............................................. 6-17 
When to Change ............................................ 6-20 
What  to  Do  with Used 
Oil .................................... 6-21 
Owner  Checks  and Services 
........................................ 7-93 
Parking  Brake  (See “Brakes-Parking”) 
On  Hills  (See “Towing-Parking  on  Hills’*j 
Over  Things  That  Burn 
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Passing (See  “Drivin~-Passing”) 
Periodic Maintenance  Inspections  (See “Scheduled  Maintenance  Services”) 
Power 
Door  Locks  (See “Dood’j  2-31 
Steering 
...................................................... 4-7 
Steering  Fluid 
................................................ 640 
Take-Off 
.................................................... 4-35 
Winches 
..................................................... 4-34 
Radiator  Pressure  Cap 
............................................ 6-39 
Radio  (See “Audio  Systems”) 
Rear Axle  (See  ”Axle”) 
Recommended  Fluids and Lubricants  (See “Scheduled  Maintenance  Services“) 
Recovery  Hooks 
................................................. 5-40 
Replacement  Parts ............................................... 6-80 
Reporting  Safety  Defects  To The  United  States Government  (See “Safety  Defects”) 
Roadside  Assistance 
............................................... 8-5 
Rocking  Your  Vehicle ............................................ 5-39 
Rear Window  Defogger 
............................................ 3-4 
Safety  Belts ..................................................... 1-9 
Adults ...................................................... 1-12 
Center  Passenger  Position ....................................... 1-25 
Checking  Restraint  System ...................................... 1-44 
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