1998 GMC SIERRA transmission

Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all fuel doors, body hood, body door hinges,
body door hinge
pins, hood latch assembly, pivots,
spring anchor, release pawl, tailgate hinges, and tailgate
handle pivot points, latch bolt, locks and folding seat
hardware. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to
a corrosive
environment.
Starter Switch Check
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine
in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way
to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed
all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a
level surfxe.
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2.
3.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key to the
RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
0 With a manual transmission, the key should
turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to
turn the key
to
LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to
LOCK only when you press the key button.
On
all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready
to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission
in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism‘s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant
~~
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
~
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission (5-Speed with
Low Gear, RPO
MW3)
Manual
Transmission (5-Speed without
Low Gear,
RPO
MG5)
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Gear Oil
(GM Part No. 12346190
- 1 st.) or
equivalent
SAE 75W-90 GL-4
Gear Oil.
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
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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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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-38
Fluid .................................. 6-35, 7-46 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-35
PedalTravel ................................. 6-38 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-38
System Warning Light ......................... 2-67
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-42
Brakes, Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Braking ........................................ 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle .......................... 2-10
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-39
Parking ..................................... 2-25
Trailer ...................................... 4-56
Wear ....................................... 6-37
BTSICheck ..................................... 42
Camper vpe Mirror ........................... 2-48
Camper Wiring Harness .......................... 4-48
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-77
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2.30.2.31. 4.40
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-25
Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-40
Cassette Tape Player ........................ 3-9, 3- 12
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-25
CassetteKompact Disc Storage ............... 2-55, 2-56
Center Overhead Console ........................ 2-51
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-32
Certification Label .............................. 4-43
CargoLamp ................................... 2-45
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