1998 GMC SIERRA torque

Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ”Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC” 5000
”VORTEC“ 5700
“VORTEC“ 7400
Wheels and Tires
Model
C 1500
K 1500 and C/K 2500
C/K 2500 (w/C6P)
C/K
3500 (Single Rear Wheels)
C/K 3500 (Dual Rear Wheels)
C 3500 HD Front
C 3500 HD Rear
Tire Pressure
Type
V6
V8
V8
V8
VIN Code
w
M
R
J
Spark Plug Gap
0.060 inches ( 1.52 mm)
0.060 inches
(I .52 mm)
0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
0.060 inches (1 32 mm)
Description Torque
5 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 Nem)
6 bolts
(14mm) 140 Ib-ft (190 N-m)
8 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts
(14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts
(14mm) 140 lb-ft (190 Nsm)
5 bolts (5/8 in.) 175 Ib-ft (240 N-m)
10 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb-ft (240 Nem)
See the Certificationflire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door
or the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab.
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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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Steering ....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-8
Speed Sensitive
............................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel’Tilt
.................................. 2-34
Step-Bumper Pad
............................... 4-63
Storage Areas
.................................. 2-5 1
Storage. Overhead .............................. 2-5 1
Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-59
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-53
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-63
Tailgate Removal
................................ 2-3
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-48’6-49
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-25
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3-2. 3-3
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-2 1
THEFTLOCK” ................................ 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-32
Third Door
..................................... 2-4
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-60
TireLoading
................................... 4-43 Tires
......................................... 6-51
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-59
BuyingNew
................................. 6-56
Chains
..................................... 6-60
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-67
Dual Operation
............................... 6-56
Inflation
.................................... 6-52
Inflation Check
............................... 7-40
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-53
Loading
.................................... 4-43
Pressure
.................................... 6-52
Temperature
................................. 6-58
Traction
.................................... 6-58
Treadwear
................................... 6-58
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-57
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-55
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-59
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-55
TopStrap
..................................... 1-50
TorqueLock ................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-77
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-49
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-41
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-56
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-58
Driving with
................................. 4-56
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Hitches ..................................... 4-55
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-59
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-58
Safety Chains
................................ 4-56
Tongueweight
............................... 4-54
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-55
Towing
..................................... 4-49
Turn Signals ................................. 4-57
Weight
..................................... 4-50
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-60
Transfer Case. Electronic
......................... 2-23
Transfer Case Lubricant ..................... 6-26 . 7-47
Transfer Case. Manual
........................... 2-2 1
Transmission Fluid
Automatic
.............................. 6-2 1.7-47
Manual
................................ 6-24. 7-46
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation
. Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-63
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-35
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-57
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-68
Underllood-Fuse/Relay Center
..................... 6-74 Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-70
Loading
.................................... 4-43
Storage
..................................... 6-39
Ventilation System
............................... 3-5
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-59
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-67
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Wxranty Information
............................ 8- IO
Washer Fluid. Windshield ................... 6.33. 7-47
Washing
Your Vehicle ........................... 6-65
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-65
West Coast Type Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Wheel Warning
Lights
. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-64
Alignment
.................................. 6-59
Nut Torque ............................. 5-32. 6-77
Replacement
................................. 6-59
Wrench
..................................... 5-25
Windows
..................................... 2-32
Lockout Switch
.............................. 2-33
Manual
..................................... 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-32
Sliding Rear
................................. 2-34
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-34
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