1995 GMC SIERRA change time

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 modeffl VEShicle 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.
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.
I 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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Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver’s
side edge
of the
instrument panel.
Pull
off the cover to access
the fuse block.
You can remove fuses
with a fuse extractor.
The fuse extractor is
mounted to the fuse
block access door.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse
between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem
on the road and
don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one
of the correct value. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without-like the radio
or cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if
it is of the value you need. Replace
it as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Tndex for
more information.
Specification Charts
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest
information available at the time
of printing, and are subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when it was built,
or if you have any questions, please contact your GM
truck dealer.
These specifications are for information
only. If you have any questions, see
the service manual for the chassis or refer
to the body manufacturer’s
publications.
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Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) System Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(if equipped)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection
Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light
Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (1 00 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
3 The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We,
however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
:$* Drive axle service:
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 or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every 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 kmh)
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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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
a Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months. whichever occurs
first).
Arz Enzissiorz Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage. parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines.
brake pedal springs and clutch pe,dal springs.
Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (,or every
6 months. whichever occurs first).
Ll Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.:!::':
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Euzission Corltrol Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm
up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each
of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
4 months. whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.'+:+
(Contimed)
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Contimed)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See "Engine Coolant''
in the lndex for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator. condenser. pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control
Service.
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Replace spark plugs.
An E~~zissior~ Corztrol Ser-vice.
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emission Cor~tr-01 Service.
Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the lndex for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Er7rissiou Contmi Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-I 2" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform
each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
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
-i- The California Air Resources Board has determined that the Failure to
perform this maintenance item will
not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior
to the completion of vehicle useful life. We,
however. urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intsrkrds
and t!w rnlrinlcn;nnx be recor-ded.
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Locking Differential - Drain iluid mci wi.il! :ii !.iI-st cngine oii change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer. drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential - Check tluid 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 7SW-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months. whichever occurs
first).
A11 E1?7iLs.~io1I Corlti-ol Serl7ic-e.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings. steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage. parking brake
cable guides.
rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10" F
(-12" C). or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months. whichever occurs first).
(ColltillltL'd)
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
0 Replace spark plugs. At1 Emission Control Senlice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. Ai7 Emission Control Service. ;
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An E~~zission Control Sunice.
-
r! Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts
as needed. An E~nission Control
Service. ?
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
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:
a
a
0
a
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 or 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 00 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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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
(Continued)
L! If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 I
Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 kn1) should
be performed after
60.000 miles ( IO0 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
.I, .!. -~*-~- Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes. check fluid and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 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).
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
0 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 rnust use 75W-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
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