Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
Vehicle Care 301
Tire sizeTire air pressure
kPa (psi) GVW
kg (lb.)
Front RearFront Rear
LT215/85R16E LT215/85R16E 550 (80)550 (80) 6 577
(14,500)
225/70R19.5F 225/70R19.5F 590 (85)590 (85) 7 258
(16,000)
225/70R19.5F 225/70R19.5F 620 (90)620 (90) 8 142
(17,950)
225/70R19.5F 225/70R19.5F 660 (95)660 (95) 8 845
(19,500)
See “VIN, Weight Rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Plate” underVehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 0353.
See “Tire Load and Inflation Table”
under Tire Pressure 0307.
{Warning
Insufficiently inflated or worn-out
tires are highly dangerous as they
easily skid and can even burst.
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Warning (Continued)
Should they burst, the tires may
burn and this could cause a fire in
the vehicle.
If you drive on under-inflated or
flat tires, the wheel studs will be
placed under excessive stress.
Under such conditions, the bolts
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Warning (Continued)
may break and the wheel may
detach from the vehicle, possibly
causing a crash.
Over-inflated tires result in a
harsh ride and are likely to cause
damage to the cargo.
Under-inflated tires build up heat(Continued)
Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
338 Service and Maintenance
21. Brake Fluid :Check the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir every
16 000 km (10,000 miles). Replace
the fluid every 48 000 km
(30,000 miles).
22. Hydraulic Brake Booster Fluid
(5500HD, 5500XD models) :
Replace Dexron VI ATF fluid every
24 months or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km), whichever occurs first.
23. Brake Line and Hoses : Check
lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
every 32 000 km (20,000 miles).
Any questionable parts should be
replaced or repaired at once. When
rubbing or wear is noted on lines or
hoses, the cause must be corrected
at once.
24. Parking Brake Cable : Check
the parking brake cable every
16 000 km (10,000 miles) or
12 months whichever occurs first.
25. Automatic Transmission
Fluid : Check the automatic
transmission fluid level at each engine oil change and replace fluid
every 48 000 km (30,000 miles). Do
not overfill.
26. Differential Gear Oil :
Replace
lubricant every 48 000 km
(30,000 miles). Check lubricant level
every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or
every 12 months, and add lubricant
to within 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.4 inch)
of the bottom edge of the filler hole
if necessary.
27. Power Steering Fluid :
Replace power steering fluid every
24 months or 48 000 km
(30,000 miles), whichever occurs
first.
28. Power Steering Oil Hoses :
Replace power steering oil hoses
every 24 months or 80 000 km
(50,000 miles), whichever occurs
first.
29. Steering Wheel Free Play :
Check steering wheel free play after
the first 1 040 km (650 miles) and
then every 10 400 km (6,500 miles).
Steering wheel free play
10-50 mm (0.39-1.97 in) 30. Steering Gear Box Torque :
Retighten the attaching bolts of the
steering gear box to the specified
torque every 12 months or every
32 000 km (20,000 miles) whichever
occurs first.
Steering gear box tightening torque
103 Y(76 lb·ft)
31. Driveshaft Flange Torque :
Check the fixing bolts of driveshaft
flange for looseness or damage
after the first 16 000 km
(10,000 miles). Driveshaft flange tightening torque
103Y(76 lb·ft)
32. Driveshaft Lubrication :
Lubricate the grease fitting on the
center bearing, as well as each
universal joint and spline coupling
every 12 months or 16 000 km
(10,000 miles) whichever occurs
first.
