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Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
350 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oils with the letters CK-4 are required for your vehicle. The CK-4
designation can appear either alone or in combination with other American
Petroleum Institute (API) designations, such as API CK-4/SL. These letters
show API levels of quality. To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's diesel engine, see Engine Oil0245.
Hydraulic Brake Booster (If
Equipped) DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Power Steerig Fluid DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Axle Multi purpose gear oil SAE80W-90 GL-5, SAE90 GL-5
Rear Axle
(Limited slip differential (LSD)) Multi purpose gear oil SAE80W-90 GL-5, SAE90 GL-5 for limited slip
differential together with limited slip differential lubricant additive (GM
Part No. 88900330) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Solvent Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.

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Be sure to use the LSD gear oil
additive mentioned above in
vehicles equipped with limited slip
differentials, and ensure there is an
appropriate amount of the LSD gear
oil additive, otherwise a chattering
noise and/or excessive vibration
may occur when turning.
If abnormal noises occur despite
having used the specified LSD gear
oil additive, have it inspected and
serviced at your dealer.Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Please contact your dealer for
genuine GM parts.
{Warning
If part replacement is necessary,
the part must be replaced with
one of the same part number or
with an equivalent part. Use of a
replacement part of lesser quality
may result in personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.

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352 Service and Maintenance
5.2L Diesel
PartGM Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner 97780479
Engine Oil Filter 98298404
Fuel Filter: Engine Side 98147525
Fuel Filter: Chassis Side 98037481
Replacement Fasteners
During vehicle maintenance, any
fasteners used to replace older
ones must have the same
measurements and strength as
those removed, whether metric or
customary. Fasteners taken from
the vehicle should be saved for
reuse in the same location when
possible. Where a fastener cannot
be used again, take care to choose
a replacement that matches the old
one. For information and help, see
your dealer.{Warning
This vehicle is primarily
dimensioned in the metric system.
Most fasteners are metric and
many are very close in dimension
to well-known customary
fasteners in the inch system.
Mismatched or incorrect fasteners
can result in damage to the
vehicle or possibly personal
injury.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
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358 Technical Data
Valve clearanceBoth intake and exhaust valves:
0.6 mm (0.024 in) in cold engine
Idling speed 550–600 r/min
Fan belt tension New belt: 5–7 mm (0.20–0.28 in)/184–206 Hz
When used: 8–9 mm (0.31–0.35 in)/158–170 Hz
Oil filter Cartridge (spin on) type
Engine oil capacity When changing oil and filter:
11.0 L (11.6 qt)
*1
Engine coolant capacity 19.6 L (20.7 qt)*2
Preheating system Glow plugs
Transmission Specifications
A465 Model –Six-speed automatic transmission (overdrive gear for 5th and 6th), lock-up clutch for 2nd to 6th
Gear Ratio 1st 3.742 to 1
2nd 2.003 to 1 3rd 1.343 to 14th 1.000 to 1
5th 0.773 to 1
6th 0.634 to 1
Reverse 3.539 to 1
Transmission oil capacity 13.1 L (27.7 pt)

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Technical Data 359
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 13.1 L (27.7 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

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362 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 (160–750) 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 0245.
Remarks:*2see Engine Coolant 0253.
Remarks:*3see Automatic Transmission Fluid 0251.
Remarks:*4see Rear Axle (Gear Oil Viscosity Chart) 0271 orRear Axle (Oil Level Check) 0272.
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.

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Technical Data 363
Engine Drive Belt Routing
Fan Belt and Air Conditioning
Compressor Belt
See theMaintenance Schedule
0 327.
No. Name
1 Fan belt
2 Fan pulley
3 A/C belt
4 A/C compressor
5 Tension pulley
6 Crank pulley No.
Name
7 Alternator
If your air conditioning system is
functioning properly, it is not
necessary to remove and replace
the refrigerant or compressor oil.
. A V-ribbed belt is used for the
fan belt. This type of belt
requires the tension to be
adjusted more accurately than is
required with the conventional V
belt. Inappropriate tension could
cause the belt to make noise or
break. When the fan belt is
damaged, electricity is not
properly generated or becomes
a cause of engine overheating.
You must check the tension of
the fan belt carefully.
. Use dealer-certified genuine
parts when changing the
fan belt.
. Have the vehicle inspected and
serviced at your dealer. .
The air conditioning drive belt,
if equipped, must be adjusted
after fan belt adjustment. If the
belt is not adjusted properly, the
A/C belt may experience
excessive tension, and possible
premature failure.

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Index 375
DevicesAuxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Diesel Engine Engine Alarm andAutomatic Shutdown . . . . . . . . 173
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . 24, 189
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . . 180
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Door
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 363
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Driving
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 164
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 24
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 150
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 153
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 164
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Alarm and AutomaticShutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Checks Before Operating . . . . . 175
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 244
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 72
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
High Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 179
Shutdown Warning Light . . . . . . . . 80
Engine Oil Level Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Engines
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Exhaust Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Exhaust Fluid Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . 92
F
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . 94
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 251
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Diesel Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Front Seat Position Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Index 377
Lamps (cont'd)License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Roofmarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lighting Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Lights Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . 74
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) . . . . . 80
Engine Oil Level Indicator . . . . . . 79
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Engine Shutdown Warning . . . . . 80
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lights (cont'd)
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . 93
Idle Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Reduced Engine Power . . . . . . . . 81
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Service Transmission
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Wait to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Locks Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
M
Maintenance and CareAdditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 327
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . 73
Messages Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
N
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . 272
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . 171
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Overdrive Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Owner Checks and Services . . . . 340
P
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 176
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 240