TIRE ROTATION & WHEEL TORQUE INFORMATION
On dual rear wheel light trucks, rotate the front tires side to side without disturbing the rear tires. Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications after 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation (100 miles (160 km) for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing), and 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel change, or any other time lug nuts have been loosened.
WHEEL & TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel and tire information can be found on the decal attached to rear of driver's door.
| CAUTION | DO NOT use tire chains on vehicles with dual rear wheels or models equipped with LT265/75R-16 tires; can damage vehicle. |
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WHEEL TIGHTENING
Tighten the lug nuts firmly to torque specified in the wheel lug nut tightening table using patterns shown in Fig. see scheme 21.
| Application | Ft. lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| C-1500 (5 bolt) | 120 (163) |
| K-1500 & C/K-2500 (6 bolt) | 120 (163) |
| C/K-3500 (Single Rear Wheels - 8 bolt) | 120 (163) |
| C-3500 (Dual Rear Wheels - 8 bolt) | 140 (190) |
| 3500 HD (Front 10 bolt) | 175 (240) |
| 3500 HD (Dual Rear Wheels - 10 bolt) | 175 (240) |
WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
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| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section. |