differential GMC JIMMY 1997 Owner's Manual

Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add same lubricant.
If the differential is at operating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom af
the filler plug hole.
If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise
the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) beluw the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
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Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling System"
Automatic Trans.
............ 1 1.7 quarts (
Manual Trans. .............. 1 1.9 quarts (
Crankcase"' ......... . . 4.5 quarts
Automatic Transmission
11.1 L)
1 I .3 L)
(4.3 L)
. . 5.0 quarts (4.7 L) (Drain and Refill)* .......
Differential Fluid
Rear ........................ 4.0 pints ( I .9 L)
Front ....................... 2.6 pints ( 1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... IC) gallons (72 L)
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 oz. or 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of R- 1341
:%After refill. the level Inust be checked.
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 GM dealer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase
S/TlOSIb
.............. 100.5 inches (255.3 cm)
S/T10506 .............. 107.0 inches (27 I .8 crn)
Length
S 105 I6 ............... 175.0 inches (444.5 cm)
TI0516 ............... 175.4 inches (445.5 cm)
S/T 1 OS06 .............. 18 1 .S inches (46 1 .O cm)
SI0516 .... ........ 66.0 inches (167.6 cm)
T 1 OS 16 ................ 66.9 inches ( 170.0 cm)
SI0506 ................ 65.9 inches (167.4 cm)
TI0506
................ 67.0 inches (170.2 cm)
Width ................... 67.8 inches (172.2 cm)
Front Tread
S Series ................ 55.0 inches ( 139.6 cm)
T Series ................ 57.3 inches (145.4 cm)
S Series ................ 54.7 inches ( 138.8 an)
T Series ................ 55.1 inches (139.9 cm)
Height
Rear Tread
'%Figures retlect base equipment only.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule LIP to 100.000 miles
( I66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at 150.000 miles (240
000 km) should be performed at
the
same interval after 150.000 miles (240 000 km).
See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic
Maintenance Inspections" following.
Footnotes
-f The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not
nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle's useful life. We. however,
urge that
all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance
be recorded.
## Lubricate the front suspension. ball joints. steering
linkage and transfer case shift linkage. parking brake
cable guides, propshaft splines. Lulivel-sal joints and
brake
pedal springs.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic
Maintenance Inspection"
in Part C of this schedule.
'i::k Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants"
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
0
0
0
Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as needed.
If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain tluid and refil
every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
-- Check fluid level and add
tluid
as needed at every oil change. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refil
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required
for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
( I66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at
150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after
150,000 miles (240 000 km).
See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic
Maintenance Inspections'' following.
Footnotes
3' The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 01- the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that
all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
# Lubricate Ihe front suspension, ball joints, steering
linkage and transfer case
shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, propshaft splines, universal
joints and
brake pedal springs.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See "Brake System Inspection'' under "Periodic
Maintenance Inspections"
in Part C of this schedule.
Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants"
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
0 Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and
add fluid as needed.
0 Standard Differential -- Check fluid level and add
fluid as needed at every engine
oil change.
More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
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USAGE
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front
and Rear
Axle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Synchromesh Transmission
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
I% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or
GC -LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category
GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
USAGE
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Transfer
Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller Shaft
Slip Splines and
Universal Joints
Clutch Pushrod
to Clutch
Fork
Joint
Constant
Velocity Universal Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXR0N'-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer
Solvent
(GM Part No. 105 15 15 j
or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
OF GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
01- GC-LB.
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