1998 GMC SIERRA wheel

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
82,500 Miles (I37 500 km) DATE I
Change engine oil and filter (or evl_-,r I2 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
*4‘.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Replace fuel filter.
AI? Emissiorz Cnrztrol &r\Vice. (See footnote?.)
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I
DATE I
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure
the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones.
as shown in
Part D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
At Each Fue-
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See ”Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for ElIrther details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems“ in the
Index for further details.
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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)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
On ~nanual shift transfer case,
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 off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors
for surface condition. For vehicles
with rear drum
brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders. calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result
in frequent braking.
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USAGE
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Linkage
I
Chassis Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose Lubricant,
Superlube
L (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1 OS 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
NO. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90
USAGE
Differential, C3
(HD3500)
Trucks With
Dana Rear Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Front Axle
Propshaft Spline,
Rear Driveline
Center Splines
and Universal
Joints
One-Piece
Propshaft Spline
(Two-Wheel
Drive with Auto.
Trans
.)
FLUIDLUBRICANT
SAE 75W- 140 Synthetic Gear
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12346 140) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 105 15 15)
or equivalent.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LE or
GC-LB.
Spline Lubricant, Special
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345879) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
GM 998530.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
AirBag ....................................... 1-23
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-28
How it Works ................................ 1 -26
Location .................................... 1-26
Readiness Light ......................... 1.25, 2.65
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-27
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-28
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-27
Air Bag
Off Light .......................... 1.58. 2.65
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 18
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check ........ 7-41
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.4
Air Conditionillg Refrigerants ..................... 6-79
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-59
Antenna
...................................... 3-26
Antifreeze
........................... 6-28.6-79.7-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.68. 4.7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................... 6-6 I
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Servicing
................................... 1-30
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-67
Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-69
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-56
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Audio System
.................................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-41
Fluid
.................................. 6-21. 7-47
Operation ................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Axle. Front
............................... 6-27. 7-47
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-32
Axle. Rear
............................... 6-26. 7-47
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-58
Battery
...................................... 6-39
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard. Driving
In ............................. 4-38
Replacement.
Keyless Entry ..................... 2-8
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Vinyl ....................................... 6-63
Wheels
..................................... 6-67
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-65
Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-7
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
..................... 6-25. 7-46
Clutch. System Check
........................... 7-41
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Comfort Guides. Rear
........................... 1-40
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-26
Compact Disc Player
.......................
3-16 . 3-20
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-26
Compass. Rearview Mirror
with ................... 2-46
Console Storage
................................ 2-54
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-SO
Coolant ............................. 6-28.6-79.7-46
Heater
. Engine ............................... 2- 14
Recovery Tank ............................... 5- I5
Cooling System ................................ 5- IS
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-38
Cupholders
.......................... 2.54.2.55. 2-56
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Climate Control System ....................... 3.2 . 3-3
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-68
Darnage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-67
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-42
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Lighl
............ 2-74
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ........................ 8- 10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-6
Defoggng
and Defrosting ......................... 3-6
Dolby B Noise Reduction
....................... 3-15
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-44
DO0
I.
Locks ....................................... 2-5
Storage Pocket ............................... 2-51
Third
........................................ 2-4
Downshifting
.................................. 2-20
Driver Position ................................. 1-14
Driving City
........................................ 4-31
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-32
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-38
In the Rain .................................. 4-28
Night
...................................... 4-27
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
On Curves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-58
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-34
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-37
Through Water
............................... 4-30
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-28
Winte
l- ...................................... 4-36
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-56
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Dual Tire Operation
............................. 6-56
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Tachometer .................................. 2-63
Voltmeter
................................... 2-67
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-5 1
GAWR ....................................... 4-43
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2- 15
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission .......... 2- I8 . 2- 19
GloveBox .................................... 2-51
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-43
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-43
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-43
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-39
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-40. 6.4 I
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-36
On Reminder
................................ 2-42
Wiring
..................................... 6-71
Heating
........................................ 3-5
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-36
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-34
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-55
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-9
Release
..................................... 6-10
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
...................... 6-25 . 7-46
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-41
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-30
Hearing Ilnpaired
. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-33 Ignition
Positions
..............................
Brakesystem ................................ 7-45
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-45
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-44
Exhaust
Systems ............................. 7-44
Steering
.................................... 7-44
Suspension
.................................. 7-44
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-44
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)
............... 7-45
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-60
Cleaning
.................................... 6-64
Cluster
..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-72
Intensity Control
............................. 2-43
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-43
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-41
Key Release Button
............................. 2-12
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
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Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-22
Problems on the Road ............................ 5- 1
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts ............... 6-67
PTO
......................................... 4-61
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 8- 1 I . 8- I2
Radiator
..................................... 5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-32
Radio Reception
................................ 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-28
Rear
Reading
Lamps
................................ 2-44
Axle
.................................. 6-26.7-47
Outside Seat Position
..................... 1-34. 1-38
Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-40
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-34
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger ............................. 3-6
RearSeat
.................................. 1-7.1-8
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-45
Electrochromic Day/Night
...................... 2-46
Inside Day/Night
............................. 2-45
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-46
Recovery
Hooks ................................ 5-37
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5- 15
Recreational Vehicle Towin?
...................... 4-4 1
Refrigerants, Air Conditionlng .................... 6-79 Replacement
Bulbs
................................. 6.39. 6.76
Wheel
...................................... 6-59
Parts
....................................... 6-78
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-70
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-70
Child
....................................... 1-45
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-70
System Check ................................ 7-41
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-23
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-37
Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-47
Rotation
. Tires ............................ 6-53. 6-54
Safety Bell Extender ............................ 1-70
Safety Belts .................................... 1-9
Adults ...................................... 1-14
Care
....................................... 6-64
Children .................................... 1-42
Driver Position
............................... 1-14
Extender
.................................... 1-70
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1 . 17. 1.68. 1-69
Center
Passenger Position
...................... 1-32
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-14
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