2002 GMC YUKON DENALI service

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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch
-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan
and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet
-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GMC
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label located in the glove box. It's very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:

your VIN,

the model designation,

paint information and

a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information. All capacities
are approximate.
Engine VORTEC 6000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Code U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm). . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb-ft (190 N´m) . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label. . . . . .
on the rear edge of the driver's door.
Capacities
Cooling System 19.0 quarts (18.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 quarts (5.7 L). . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank
Yukon Denali 26.0 U.S. gallons (98.0 L). . . . . . . . .
Yukon XL Denali 31.0 U.S. gallons (117.0 L). . . . .
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Capacity
If you do your own service work, you'll need the proper
service manual. See ªDoing Your Own Service Workº in
the Index for additional information. It is recommended
that service work on your air conditioning system be
performed by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R
-134a
Yukon Denali 2.71 lbs. (1.23 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yukon XL Denali 3.0 lbs. (1.36 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Refrigerant Oil, R
-134a Systems

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Normal Maintenance
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 dealer.
These specifications are for information only. If you
have any questions, see the service manual.
Oil Filter* PF59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter* A1518C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter Kit** 52485513. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV Valve* CV948C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plugs PTZ16R15 Denso***. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PZTR5A15 NGK***
Fuel Filter* GF626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blades (Front)** 15153642. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Type (Front) ITTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Length (Front) 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . .
Wiper Blades (Rear)** 22154396. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Type (Rear) ITTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Length (Rear) 18.0 inches (45.0 cm). . .
* ACDelco

Part No.
**GM Part No.
***Spark Plug Gap is 0.060 inches

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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
7
- 2 Introduction
7
- 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
7
- 5 Scheduled Maintenance7
- 16 Part B: Owner Checks and Services
7
- 21 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
7
- 23 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
7
- 25 Part E: Maintenance Record

7-3 How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:
ªPart A: Scheduled Maintenance Servicesº explains
what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex, so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer's service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance
work only if you have the required know
-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work.
If you want to get the service information, see ªService
and Owner Publicationsº in the Index.ªPart B: Owner Checks and Servicesº tells you
what should be checked and when. It also explains
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
ªPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsº explains
important inspections that your dealer's service
department or another qualified service center
should perform.
ªPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricantsº lists
some recommended products necessary to help keep
your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or
their equivalents, should be used whether you do the
work yourself or have it done.
ªPart E: Maintenance Recordº is a place for you
to record and keep track of the maintenance performed
on your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts.
They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.

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Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know
exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries.
Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in
many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read the
following and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your dealer.This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know
that GM
-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle
uses these. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that:

carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's
Certification/Tire label. See ªLoading Your Vehicleº
in the Index.

are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.

use the recommended fuel. See ªFuelº in the Index.

Scheduled Maintenance
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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of
this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval
after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of
this vehicle.
See ªOwner Checks and Servicesº and ªPeriodic
Maintenance Inspectionsº following.Footnotes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or 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 the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services
be performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See ªBrake System Inspectionº under
ªPeriodic Maintenance Inspectionsº in Part C
of this schedule.