2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK wheel

Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, replace
the wheel. If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
A leaking wheel could fail without warning.
A wheel designed for tubeless tires could be
leaking because it is damaged. Don’t use
an inner tube or some other thing to try to
stop the leaking. Get a new wheel or the
proper type.
{CAUTION:
Without the correct wheel, you may not be able
to stop properly, and you could have other
problems like a tire air-out. You could have a
collision. If you don’t go to your dealer to get a
new wheel, be sure you get the correct one.
Each new wheel should match the original
wheel in load-carrying capacity, ination
pressure capacity, diameter, width, offset and
mounting conguration.
Using wheels and tires with higher load-carrying limits
than the original wheels and tires doesn’t change
the GAWR or the GVWR of your vehicle. See “Loading
Your Vehicle” for more information.
Notice:The wrong wheel can cause trouble in
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, stopping distance and tire
clearance to the body and chassis. You could also
have other problems like a tire air-out.
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Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or how far it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air
goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if you should ever have a “blow out,” here
are a few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls
the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop –– well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place and turn on your
hazard warning flashers. The next part tells you what
to do.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Your truck, when new, did not include tire changing
equipment or a place to store a tire in the vehicle. Few
drivers of these vehicles have the necessary equipment
aboard to be able to change a flat tire safely. For
example, you would need a truck jack that can lift
several thousand pounds and a torque wrench that can
generate several hundred foot-pounds (Y)of
twisting force.
{CAUTION:
If you try to put air back into a tire that has run
at, even a tire that was quite low on air, the
tire can have a sudden air-out. This could
cause you to lose control of the vehicle and
have a serious crash. Don’t rell a at or very
low tire with air without rst having the tire
taken off the wheel and checked for damage.
So if you’re stopped somewhere by a flat or damaged
tire or wheel, you should get expert help. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-4.
{CAUTION:
Your vehicle, when new, did not include tire
changing equipment or a place to store a tire
in the vehicle. Special tools and procedures
are required if a tire needs to be serviced. If
these tools and procedures aren’t used, you
others could be injured or killed while trying to
change or service a truck tire.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed
space. When you use anything from a container to clean
your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you are cleaning the inside.
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Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels.
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,
cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on
them because you could damage the surface. Do not
use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but
avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off
immediately after application.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the paint
nish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from all painted
surfaces on your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the
corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing
the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax- TreatedInterior and exterior polishing
cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and
asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and
PolishUse on chrome or stainless
steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops, upholstery
and convertible tops.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime, smoke
and fingerprints.
Chrome and Wire
Wheel CleanerRemoves dirt and grime from
chrome wheels and wire
wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust, fingerprints,
and surface contaminants.
Spray on wipe off.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, fine
scratches and other light
surface contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches and
protects finish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and protects
in one easy step, no wiping
necessary.
Wash Wax
ConcentrateMedium foaming shampoo.
Cleans and lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily removes
spots and stains from
carpets, vinyl and cloth
upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on fabrics,
vinyl, leather and carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. SeePart C: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-29.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication 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 Identication
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Statement
One of these statements is on your GVW Rating label.
Here is what each one means.
TRUCK SERVICE:A vehicle made to carry property or
special equipment. It is made for uniform frame
loading. That includes using the vehicle to pull a full
trailer.
TRUCK-TRACTOR:A vehicle made to draw other
vehicles. It is made to carry part of the load of the trailer.
It is made for point frame loading, usually for a
semi-trailer (fifth-wheel).
MAX. VERT. CG:The highest allowable vertical center
of gravity, at the highest allowable GVWR. It is
measured from the level ground in inches.
TRUCK-CANADA:A vehicle first sold in Canada with a
non-school bus application, or cab models with regular
production option RQ2 (truck service).
TRACTOR-CANADA:A cab model first sold in Canada
with regular production option RQ3 (truck-tractor
service).
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Scheduled Maintenance
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 after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be repeated at the same miles (km)
after those intervals for the life of this vehicle.
Gasoline engine vehicles have a computer that lets you
know when to change your engine oil. This is not
based on mileage, but on engine revolutions and engine
operating temperature. When the computer has
calculated that the oil needs changing, the GM Oil Life
System will indicate that a change is necessary.
The “Footnotes” at the end of this Maintenance
Schedule further explain maintenance services.
SeeService Publications Ordering Information on
page 7-7.
100 Miles (160 km)
❑Wheel stud nut service.(46)
1,000 Miles (1 600 km)
❑Wheel stud nut service.(46)
❑Rear axle air shift motor service.(11)
7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check Oil Life System. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(3) (9)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (6)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(12)
❑Wheels and tires service.(15)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(7) (46)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(8)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(39)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(40)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(41)
❑Trailer brake hand control valve service (or every
3 months, or every 900 hours, whichever occurs
first).(42)
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10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
❑DURAMAX™ Diesel Only: Change engine oil
and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).(2) (3)
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check Oil Life System.
If engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the
Index.(3) (9)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(12)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (6)
❑Gasoline Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner filter if
you are driving in dusty conditions and replace
filter if necessary. Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air
cleaner filter change indicator. If necessary,
replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect filter change indicator at
every engine oil change. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-30for more
information.† (3)
❑DURAMAX™ Diesel Only: Replace fuel filter.
❑Steering system service.(13)
❑Front and rear suspension service.(14)
❑Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service.(16)❑Exhaust system service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(3) (4) (17)
❑Wheels and tires service.(15)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(7) (46)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(8)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(39)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(40)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(41)
❑Trailer brake hand control valve service (or every
3 months, or every 900 hours, whichever occurs
first).(42)
❑Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
service.(4) (20)
❑Shields and underhood insulation service.(4) (5) (21)
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