tires GMC SIERRA 1997 Repair Manual

I Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the jluid andfilter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t
require change.
1 52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emissiorz Control Scrvic‘e.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL
MILEAGE
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I -
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 (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
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.
An
Emission Control Service.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system inspection as described
in the
service manual.
An Emission Corztrol Service.
(See footnote?.)
inspection. Check all
fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and
condition. Check that the purge valve works
properly,
if equipped. Replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
0 Conduct evaporative control system
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Cl Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
* * .)
An Emission Control Service.
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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
* *.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emi.rsiorz Control Service.
17 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:(
100,000 Miles (144 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
Change automatic transmission fluid
An Emission Control Service.
and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over
8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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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
It is important for you or ~1 service station attendant to
per$orm these underhood
checks ut eachjbtelfiE1.
Engine Oil Level Check 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.
At 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.
Check
the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-38
Fluid
....................................... 6-35
Parking
..................................... 2-27
PedalTravel
................................. 6-38
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-35
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-38
System Warning Light
......................... 2-71
Trailer
...................................... 4-54
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-47
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 10
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-39
Wear
....................................... 6-37
BTSICheck
................................... 7-47
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-76
Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .................. 3-25
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-45
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.9. 3.12
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-25
Cassette/Compact Disc Storage
.................... 2-57
Center Overhead Console
........................ 2-52
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-32
Certificationire Label
.......................... 4-41
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.32. 4.40
Cargo Lamp 2-47
...................................
.............................. Certification Label 4-4 1 Chains. Safety
................................. 4-54
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-69
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-65
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-67
Child Restraints
................................ 1-43
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
...... 1-48. 1-50
Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-52
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
..... 1-54. 1-57
Where to Put ........................... 1-45. 1-46
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
......................... 6-65
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-59
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-71
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-65
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-64
Glass
....................................... 6-63
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-60
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-64
Special Problems
............................. 6-61
Vinyl
....................................... 6-62
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-63
................................... Chains. Tire 6-58
TopStrap
................................... 1-47
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-19
Cleaning
Fabric
...................................... 6-60
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-63
Leather
..................................... 6-62
Stains
...................................... 6-61
Tires
....................................... 6-66
Wheels
..................................... 6-65
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Rear Axle
......................................-'6-26
DoorSecurityLocks ........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position ..................... 1-34, 1-37
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-40
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
Electrochromic Daymight ...................... 2-48
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-48
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-5 1
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5- 15
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-78
Seatpassengers
,............................. l-34
Towing ..................................... 5-11
RearSeat
.................................. 1-8, 1-9
Rearview Mirror 2-48
................................
RecoveryHooks ................................ 5-35
Replacement
Bulbs
................................. 6-39, 6-75
Parts
....................................... 6-77
Wheel
...................................... 6-57
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-65
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8- 10
Restraints Checking
................................... l-65
Head ........................................ l-6
7-46
Child
....................................... 1-43
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-65
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-23
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7
System Check
................................
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-35
Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement .............. 6-47
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-52
safety Belt Extender ............................ 14-55
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-32
How
to Wear Properly ......................... 1-15
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-17? 1-63, 1-64
Lap-Shoulder
...................... 1-15. 1-34. 1-37
Passenger Position
............................ 1-23 Questions and Answers ........................ 1-14
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
....... 1-34. 1-37
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-34
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-10, 2-67
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-65
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-16
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-43
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-22
Why They Work .............................. 1-11
Safety Belts .................................... 1-9
Adults
.........,............................ l-15
Care 6-63
Children .................................... 1-43
Driver Position ............................... 1-15
Extender
.................................... 1-65
.......................................
.................................... Lap Belt 1-32
Larger Children
.............................. 1-62
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-54
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