wheel GMC SIERRA 1996 Owners Manual

1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. f
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in
the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable .only to
vehicles
sold in the United States.
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
calir>er service procedures.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Etnission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is Noise Emission
Control Service. ApplicLrhle
on14: to vehick sold in
the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling
fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable
only to
velzicles sold in the United Stcrtes.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiol~ Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required.
This is n Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicdde
ordy to vehicles sold in
the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper hook-up
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is Lf Noise
Emission Cor~trol Service.
Applicuhle o1li.y to
vehicles sold ir~ the United States.
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter. A11 E177issi0/1 Cor1tr-d Service.
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system inspection
as described in the
service manual.
A17 Erni.ssior~ Corn-01 Service.
Ai? Emissiorl Control Service.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
AII Elnission Conttd Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front
wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required. This is (1 Noise Emission
Control Sw\?ic.e. Applic-crklc. ody to vehicles sold it?
the Unittd Stcrtes.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals
for leaking. wd:
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
AI? Etnissiorl Control Servic-e.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints
and
axle seals for leaking. w
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter. Af? Emissiopz Com-d Service’. 3‘
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedblt: -- Gasoline Enginee
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Corztrol Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints
and axle seals for leaking. :k:f:
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front
wheel bearings (or at
' each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Cmrd Ser-vice. 3'
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required.
Tlzis is L[ Noise Emissiorz
Control Service.
Appliccrble only to \vhiclt~s sol~i in
the United Stutes.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts
for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emissior~
Control Service. Applicwble only to
vehicles sold in the United Stutes.
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Con Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine
oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An. Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
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For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
c] Replace fuel filter. AII Emissiorz Control Service.
An En?.ission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Etnission Control Service.
c] Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is a Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicdde
ouly to wkicles sold in
the United Stms.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is (7 Noise
Elnission Control Service. Applicable
only to
rvhiclps
snl~J in tlw Unitd Stms.
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1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
AI? Emissiorz Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
**
0 Rotate tires. See ‘‘Tire Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE lSERVICED BY I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cmsd Sesvice.
0 Lubricate chassis components;. see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals
for leaking. **
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
[7 Replace fuel filter. An E~zzission Corztrol Service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown
in Part D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
A Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add its needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when necessary.
Oil
the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check
vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication
may be
required
on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. For vehicles with rear drum
brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result
in frequent braking.
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