wheel bolt torque CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997 Owners Manual

I CAU‘IWN: (Continued)
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque. For proper torque, see
“Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
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NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts
in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
11. Put the wheel trim back on. For vehicles with
plastic wheel nut caps, tighten the caps until
they
are finger tight, then tighten them an additional
one-half turn with the ratchet and wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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C TION:
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Store the flat tire where the spare tire is stored.
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly. Fit
the storage box on the bracket with the bolt through the
box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack is stored
as shown in the following illustrations. The jack handle
attachment point is circled in the following illustrations
to show the direction the jack should face when it is
stored properly. Secure the emergency gloves, if your
vehicle has them,
to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the
wing nut
on it. Turn the nut clockwise until it is tight
against the retainer.
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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Type
RPO Code
VIN Code
Fuel System
Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines
Engine “VORTEC” “VORTEC”
5700 7400
V8 V8
L3 1 L29
R J
SFI* SFI*
*Sequential Fuel Injection
Wheels and Tires
MODEL DESCRIPTION
C 1500 5 bolts ( 14 mm)
K 1500, 6 bolts (14 mm)
C-IS
2500
TORQUE
(190 Nam)
(190 N-m) 140 lb-ft
140 lb-ft
C-K 2500 8 bolts ( 14 mm) 140 lb-ft
(190 N-m)
Tire Pressure See the Certificationmire label on
the rear edge of the driver’s door
or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab.
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