wheel bolts GMC SIERRA 1998 Owners Manual

5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear and not
in
NEUTRAL (N).
6. Release the regular brakes.
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured.
To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer
case is in
NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free
to
roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So,
be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not
in
NEUTRAL (N).
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking
on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly
until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re
pulling
a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are especially important
in trailer
operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system
and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this
manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
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Front Position Rear Position
3. With UP on the ratchet fixing you, raise the vehicle
by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench to the right.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there
is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take
off the
flat tire.
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5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfxes and
spare
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep corning 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
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 vehicle.
~ Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured. Always use
the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, 'bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ”Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC” 5000
”VORTEC“ 5700
“VORTEC“ 7400
Wheels and Tires
Model
C 1500
K 1500 and C/K 2500
C/K 2500 (w/C6P)
C/K
3500 (Single Rear Wheels)
C/K 3500 (Dual Rear Wheels)
C 3500 HD Front
C 3500 HD Rear
Tire Pressure
Type
V6
V8
V8
V8
VIN Code
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Spark Plug Gap
0.060 inches ( 1.52 mm)
0.060 inches
(I .52 mm)
0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
0.060 inches (1 32 mm)
Description Torque
5 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 Nem)
6 bolts
(14mm) 140 Ib-ft (190 N-m)
8 bolts (14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts
(14mm) 140 lb-ft ( 190 N-m)
8 bolts
(14mm) 140 lb-ft (190 Nsm)
5 bolts (5/8 in.) 175 Ib-ft (240 N-m)
10 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb-ft (240 Nem)
See the Certificationflire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door
or the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab.
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