Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your GM dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter,
width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
for your
GM model.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain\
clearance to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
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Specification Charts
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 Identification -Gas Engines
Engine
Type VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions
5.7L
V8
K
TBIT
U.S., CAN.
JJD*/HD**
“Light Duty Emissions with
8500 GVWR and below or:
**Heavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and above
?Throttle Body Injection
Engine Identification -Diesel Engines
Engine
Type VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions
Wheel Nut Torque
MODEL
C 1500
K 1500, C-K 2500
C-K 2500
6.5L
V8
S
Turbo Diesel
U.S.
LD
DESCRIPTION
5 bolts (14mm)
6 bolts (14mm)
8 bolts (14mm)
6.5L
V8
F
Turbo Diesel
U.S.
HD
TORQUE
120 ft. lbs. (1 60 Nom)
120 ft. lbs. ( 1 60 Nom)
I20 ft. Ibs. (I 60 Nom)
6-81
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