vehicle at least once a year. Remember that regular maintenance and
replacement of worn components will usually prevent serious problems
from developing later.
WARNING:Making modifications to various parts, components
and systems of the vehicle, such as brake and steering systems
can adversely affect the quality, reliability and operation of your vehicle
and could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Such
modifications must be avoided.
The lubrication intervals present a good opportunity to inspect the
vehicle. It is suggested that the various points listed herein be checked
at the lubrication or other recommended intervals.
WARNING:Failure to properly perform maintenance and
servicing procedures could result in vehicle damage, personal
injury or death.
If the owner/operator of the vehicle is a skilled technician and intends on
performing the vehicle maintenance and service, he is strongly urged to
purchase a service manual.
WARNING:Take care when performing any maintenance,
system check or service on your vehicle. Some of the materials
may also be hazardous if used, serviced or handled improperly and
could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Air conditioning system checks
Have your air conditioning system checked each spring. The refrigerant
charge, cleanliness of the condenser-evaporator cores and belt condition
are essential to air conditioning performance.
When the air conditioning system is being used daily, remove the fresh
air filter (if equipped) once each season and check for dirt, lint, etc.
Replace the filter if necessary. Vehicles operating in unusually dusty
conditions may require inspecting and replacing the fresh air filter more
often.
Front axle - general service information
Maintaining the front axle alignment to specifications is very important
and should only be performed by a qualified technician. Toe-in
adjustment is particularly important with radial tires.
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Checking inflation
Always check inflation pressure when tires are cold. Never bleed air from
hot tires to relieve normal pressure build-up. Normal increases in
pressure due to service conditions will be 10–15 psi, which is allowable
in truck tires.
Tires should be properly inflated to manufacturers recommended
pressure for the size and service load in which the vehicle is being used.
Refer to the tire manufacturer in which your vehicle is equipped for the
latest information concerning service load and inflation pressure.
It is particularly important to keep moisture from the inside of tires, and
proper selection of air compressor equipment, proper air line routing,
and the use of shop air dryers is strongly recommended to avoid
moisture in the high pressure air used for tire inflation.
Under-inflation
Tires should not be permitted to become under-inflated. Increased
flexing due to under-inflation causes heat build-up within the tire
components. This leads to reduced strength, breakdown of the rubber
compounds, and possible separation of the tire components (i.e., ply and
tread separation and reduced retreadability).
Under-inflation is the primary cause of premature tire concerns including
sudden loss of air. In addition, low inflation causes an increase in rolling
resistance. This results in reduced fuel mileage, a loss in tread mileage,
and uneven wear due to increased tread movement. To determine proper
inflation refer to the tire manufacturer load/inflation guide which can be
found on the tire manufacturer website or at your local truck tire dealer.
Inspection
Check condition of tires for abnormal wear patterns, and proper inflation
pressures. Cut or broken tire casing must be repaired or replaced.
Tires should be inspected for the following conditions. If any are present,
the tire should be removed and repaired, retreaded or scrapped as the
condition indicates.
•Any blister, bump or raised portion anywhere on the surface of the
tire tread or sidewall (other than a bump made by a repair). These
indicate the start of internal separation.
•Any cut that reaches to the belt or ply cords, or any cut that is large
enough to grow in size and depth.
•Any nail or puncturing object.
•If any stone or object is held by a tread groove and is starting to drill
into the tread base, remove the object.
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2.Rear Axles:Tires must be removed when tread is worn to 2/32 inch
(2 mm).
If rib tire is used on front axle and lug or off-road type on rear axle
positions:
1.Front (Steering) Axle:Replace tires at front wheels when tread is
worn to 4/32 inch (3 mm) or less.
2.Rear Axles:Tires must be removed when the tread is worn to
2/32 inch (2 mm) or less. Tires identified with the word “re-groovable”
molded on the sidewall can be re-grooved. A minimum of 3/32 inch
(2.5 mm) of under-tread must be left at the bottom of the grooves.
Wheel and tire balancing
Out-of-round or out-of-balance wheels or tires can cause vehicle
vibration, bounce and shimmy. Replace damaged or out-of-round wheels.
Out-of-round tires and wheel assemblies can be corrected by re-clocking
the tire relative to the wheel.
The tire and wheel assembly should then be dynamically balanced.
Wear
Radial tires can exhibit three types of normal wear patterns: 1) Even, 2)
Erosion, 3) Chamfer.
Even wearis a sign that the tire is being properly used and maintained.
Erosion wearhas also been called rolling wear, channel or river wear.
Erosion wear is found more often at free rolling tires. This is an
indication that the tire is being used in a slow wearing operation. What
happens is that the belt plies are held very rigid and the tread is not
allowed to distort as it passes through the contact area. Wear will only
occur at the edge of the tread. No corrective action required. If erosion
gets to be 1/16 inch (2 mm) or more, the tire may be rotated to a drive
axle.
Chamfer or shoulder wear,with tires inflated properly, is a normal
tendency of most radial tire designs. If both inside and outside shoulders
are wearing evenly around the tire, no further action is required.
Over-inflation is not effective in correcting this effect.
Tires: Irregular Wear
If irregular wear is present, check the axle alignment, tire pressure,
wheel balancing, shock and suspension component condition, and wheel
bearing end play.
This condition not only shortens tire life, but will adversely affect the
handling of your vehicle, which is dangerous.
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Check every oil change
Engine systemCheck the engine cooling system -
hoses, clamps and protection*.
Inspect the drive belts.
Exhaust systemInspect the entire exhaust system
(including the inlet pipe(s),
muffler(s), outlet pipe(s), clamps and
fasteners) for holes, leakage,
breakage, corrosive damage and
separation from other components.
Adjust, service or replace with the
same or the equivalent part. (Also a
noise emission control service).
Suspension systemTighten the front and rear spring
U-bolts to the specified torque.
Driveline and rear axle
systemLubricate the U-joints and the slip
yoke.
Brake systemLube the air brake foot control valve,
hinge and roller.
Inspect the drum brake linings
through the inspection holes.
Lubricate rear caliper slide rails.
Lubricate the brake camshafts (air
brakes only).
Lubricate the brake slack adjuster (air
brakes only).
Inspect the disc brake pads and the
piston boots (hydraulic brakes only).
Clutch systemLubricate the clutch release cross
shaft and all linkages.
Check the clutch fluid.
Fuel systemDrain the accumulated water or
sediment from the fuel tank(s).
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Air conditioning ..........................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................47
Air suspension ...........................120
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................118
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................33, 35, 40
Automatic transmission ............122
fluid, adding ............................199
fluid, checking ........................199
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specification ..................218
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle ............................131, 171, 204
lubricant specifications ..........218
refill capacities ........................230
B
Battery .......................................180
charging system warning
light ............................................22
jumping a disabled battery ....151
voltage gauge ............................28
Belt-Minder...............................75
Booster seats ...............................87
Brakes ..........................99, 104, 172
adjustment ..............................174
anti-lock ...................................118
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................22, 118
brake warning light ..................22
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................175, 196
fluid, specifications .................218parking ....................100, 107, 175
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............175
CD-single premium .....................33
Cell phone use ..............................6
Child safety seats ........................83
attaching with tether straps ....86
in front seat ..............................84
in rear seat ..........................84, 86
recommendations .....................81
tether anchorage hardware .....86
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................87
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................165
engine compartment ..............165
exterior ....................................167
instrument panel ....................166
interior .....................................166
interior trim ............................166
plastic parts ............................165
washing ....................................164
waxing .....................................164
wheels ......................................165
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46–47
Clutch ................................125, 197
adjusting ..................................198
fluid ..........................................197
operation while driving ..........125
specifications ..........................218
Controls
power seat .................................66
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odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ........................................50
daytime running lights .............49
high beam .................................49
warning chime ..........................22
Heating ..................................46–47
heater only system ...................46
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................47
Hood ..........................................177
I
Ignition .........................................91
chime .........................................22
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..83
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................166
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................50
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............22
positions of the ignition ...........91L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
cargo lamps ...............................50
daytime running light ...............49
headlamps .................................49
high beams ................................49
instrument panel, dimming .....50
interior lamps ...........................51
replacing bulbs ...................51–53
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....22
air suspension ...........................22
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....22, 118
brake ..........................................22
charging system ........................22
safety belt .................................22
service engine soon ..................22
traction control off ...................22
turn signal indicator .................22
Locks
childproof ..................................64
Lubricant specifications ...........218
M
Manual transmission .................126
lubricant specifications ..........218
Mirrors .........................................57
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................58
side view mirrors (power) .......58
O
Odometer .....................................28
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............164
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Parking brake ....................100, 107
warning light .............................22
Power door locks ........................64
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....195
fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .................218
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................129
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................33, 35, 40
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................81
Relays ........................................144
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...69–70, 72
Safety defects, reporting ..162–163
Safety restraints ..............69–70, 72
Belt-Minder.............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........74
extension assembly ..................74
for adults .............................70, 72
for children ...............................79
lap belt ......................................71
warning light and chime .........22,
74–75Safety seats for children ............83
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................235
General Maintenance
Information .............................235
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................83
heated ........................................67
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................218
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................91
jump starting ..........................151
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................91
Steering .....................................176
Steering wheel
controls ................................54, 59
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................120, 202
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........46–47
Tires ...........................................210
Towing
wrecker ....................................155
Traction control
off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................122, 126
automatic operation ...............122
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