
Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12102101) - 2019 - crc - 10/2/18
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Service and Maintenance
Component
Component Vendor/Lubrication Type
Viscosity
Applicable Temperatures
Front Axle Tie Rod
Ends, Drag Link,
Kingpins, and
Bushings
Dana Spicer axle: NLGI #2 Lithium
Complex Based Moly grease or
equivalent GC/LB NLGI #2
Multi-purpose Lithium Complex grease.
Dana Spicer axle: With chassis load on
axle, force grease through thrust
bearings; then with axle lifted clear of
floor, force grease between kingpin and
bushing surfaces.
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Front Drive Axle (4x4)
Front Drive
Axle Oil
API, GL5, MIL-PRF-2015E, or SAE
J2360
SAE 80W / 90
−
25 °C to 38 °C (
−
13°F to
100°F)
Synthetic 75W-90
−
40 °C to 38 °C (
−
40 °F to
100 °F)
Steering
Steering Gear
Lubricant
NLGI #2 Lithium Complex Based Moly
grease or equivalent GC/LB NLGI #2
Multi-purpose Lithium Complex grease
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Steering
Intermediate Shaft
U-Joints / Slip Joint
Lubricant
NLGI #2 Lithium Complex Based Moly
grease or equivalent GC/LB NLGI #2
Multi-purpose Lithium Complex grease
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