1999 CHEVROLET C/K torque

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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index for more information.
Engine Type VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
ªVORTECº 5000 V8 M 0.06 inches (1.52 mm)
ªVORTECº 5700 V8 R 0.06 inches (1.52 mm)
ªVORTECº 7400 V8 J 0.06 inches (1.52 mm)
Wheels and Tires
Model Description Torque
C/K 1500 5 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
C/K 1500 and C/K 2500 6 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
C/K 2500 (w/C6P) 8 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
C/K 3500 (Single Rear Wheels) 8 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
C/K 3500 (Dual Rear Wheels) 8 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
C 3500 HD Front 5 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb
-ft (240 N´m)
C 3500 HD Rear 10 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb
-ft (240 N´m)
Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire 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 in this part 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, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see ªWheel Nut Torqueº in
the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
-COOL

coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº 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 ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See ªTiresº in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See ªAudio Systemsº in the
Index for further details.

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Traction 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-28, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 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
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case Lubricant 6-25, 7-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case, Manual 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid
Automatic 6
-20, 7-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual 6-23, 7-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Care/Appearance Materials 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 6
-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visors, Sun 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Warning Devices 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid, Windshield 6-33, 7-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-64, 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Coast-Type Mirror 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel
Alignment 6
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nut Torque 5-28, 6-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Switch 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power 2
-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Rear 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swing-Out 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 2-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 2-38, 6-33, 7-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Level Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement 6-49, 6-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Blades 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Driving 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blades, Cleaning 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring, Headlamp 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench, Wheel 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .