Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 Manual page 348

Model Leaf spring U-bolt nut
tightening torque
Front
3500HD 127
(94 lb·ft)
33. Wheel Nut Torque : Check tires
for excessive or abnormal wear,
or damage. Also check tire inflation
pressures and adjust.
Be sure wheels are not bent or
cracked and that wheel nuts have
been tightened to the specified
torque after the first 1,040 km
(650 miles) and then every
10 400 km (6,500 miles). Note that
there are left and right hand
threads.
Wheel nut tightening torque
500 (362 lb·ft)
34. King Pin : Lubricate the grease
fitting on the king pins every
12 months or 16 000 km
(10,000 miles) whichever occurs
first.
35. Wheel Bearing Grease : Clean
and repack front wheel bearings
every 24 months or 48 000 km
Rear
(30,000 miles) whichever occurs
first.
177
(131 lb·ft) 36. Air Conditioner Blower
Filter : The air conditioner blower
filter should be removed and
cleaned once a month.
37. DEF Supply Pump Filter
Element : Replace the DEF supply
pump filter element every
192 000 km (120,000 miles) or
24 months whichever occurs first.
38. Starter : The color displayed by
the starter indicator light will change
from green to amber when the
number of times remaining is 0 or
below and the screen is selected.
When the indicator light (amber)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected/serviced at the nearest
dealer.
Service and Maintenance
Owner Checks and
Services
Before Driving
Proper care and driving is important
not only for extended service life of
your vehicle, but also for improved
fuel and oil economy. Drive carefully
and defensively. Be sure you know
how to use your truck and its
equipment before operating it.
Starting and Operating
Proper care and operation will not
only extend the service life of your
vehicle but also improve fuel
economy.
Check Around the Vehicle Before
Starting the Engine
Before pulling away, perform a
thorough safety check, making sure
there are no children or obstructions
around the vehicle.
Take off the chocks after confirming
that the parking brake is securely
applied. Sit behind the wheel, adjust
the seat position, and buckle up the
seat belt. The passengers are also
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