differential CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2020 User Guide

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
Technical Data 351
Service SpecificationsWeights
Axle weight rating : Front 4500HD: 2431 kg (5,360 lb) 4500XD: 3007 kg (6,630 lb)
5500HD: 3098 kg (6,830 lb) 5500XD: 3300 kg (7,275 lb)
Engine Oil
Engine oil capacity When changing oil and filter: 11.0 L (11.6 qt)
*1
Engine Cooling System
Capacity 19.6 L (20.7 qt)
Engine oil Thermostat:
Starts to open 82–85 °C (180–185 °F)
Radiator pressure 108 kPa (16 psi) Transmission
Transmission oil capacity 13.7 L (28.9 pt)
*3
Rear Axle
Differential gear oil
capacity 4500HD/4500XD:
9.0 L (19.0 pt)
*4
5500HD/5500XD:10.0 L (21.1 pt)*4

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
352 Technical Data
Limited slip differential
lubricant additive4500HD/4500XD:
0.5 L (1.06 pt)*5
5500HD/5500XD:0.6 L (1.27 pt)*5
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity
*6113 L (30.0 gal)
125 L (33.0 gal)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
DEF tank capacity 16.0 L (4.23 gal) Steering
Steering wheel free play 10–50 mm (0.39–1.97 in)
Power steering fluid capacity 1.5 L (1.6 qt) Wheel
Wheel alignment
Toe-in –2 to 2 mm (–0.08 to 0.08 in)
Camber 0°15’
Caster LH 2°50’, RH 3°40’
King pin 12°
Wheel hub bearing grease capacity 0.11 kg (0.24 lb)
Wheel stud nut torque : Front and rear 500 Y(50 kgf m/362 lb ft)

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
354 Technical Data
Parking Brake
Lever effective stroke (Under pull force of approx. 147 N (15 kg/33 lb) 6–8 notches
Electrical System
Battery type [BCI size] (RC-CCA) x No. of units 31T (160–950) x 2
*7
Starter
12 V/3.0 kw
Alternator 12 V/140 amp
Tightening Torque
Oil pan drain plug 83.3Y(8.5 kgf m/61.0 lb ft)
Oil filter drain plug —
Oil filter —
Oil filter cartridge 63.7Y(6.5 kgf m/47.0 lb ft)
Remarks:
*1see Engine Oil 0235.
Remarks:*2see Engine Coolant 0243.
Remarks:*3see Automatic Transmission Fluid 0241.
Remarks:*4see Rear Axle (Gear Oil Viscosity Chart) 0261 or
Rear Axle (Oil Level Check) 0262.
Remarks:
*5only for vehicles equipped with optional limited slip differential.
Remarks:*6The fuel tank capacity is stated on a metal plate attached to the fuel tank body. Only fill the tank to
95 percent of its capacity; this allows room for the expansion of the fuel.
Remarks:
*7larger capacity batteries 31 (180-930) × 2 can also be used. However, do not mix batteries of different
types and from different makers.