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6-68 Front Axle Capacity
Front Axle 2.6 pint (1.2 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Capacity
Standard Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking Rear Axle 3.5 pint (1.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
Refrigerant should be added only by a qualified
A/C technician.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
Type System Quantity*
R
-134a C-60**2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg)
R
-134a C-69***3.0 lbs. (1.36 kg)
*All quantities are approximate.
**Front A/C only.
***Front and Rear A/C.
NOTICE:
R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12
refrigerant in an air conditioning system. R
-12 in
an R
-134a system will cause compressor failure,
refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning
system performance.

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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 truck dealer.
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner AC Type A1163C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Valve AC Type CV769C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs AC Type 41
-932 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm). . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter AC Type GF481. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat GM Part No. 12559051. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blades (Front) Trico 22110158, Pin Type. . . . .
18 inches (45.7 cm) Length
Wiper Blade (Rear)
Trico 22154396, Pin Type
14 inches (35.5 cm) Length
Vehicle Dimensions*
Length 189.8 inches (482 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 77.5 inches (196.8 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 76.0 inches (193.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase 111.0 inches (281.9 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread Width 65.1 inches (165.4 cm). . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread Width 65.1 inches (165.4 cm). . . . . . . . . .
*Figures reflect base equipment only.