Section 0 · Pages 7–26 (20 pages)

General Information and Lubrication

From the 1976 Chevrolet Light Truck Service Overhaul Supplement

How to identify a 1976 Chevrolet light truck and keep it maintained. It decodes the seven-character model designation (C = 2-wheel drive, K = 4-wheel drive, G = van, P = forward control), the vehicle identification number and rating plate, engine numbers and unit serial number locations, then covers keys and locks, emergency jump starting, towing and the lubrication schedule.

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What this section covers

  • Truck model identification and VIN decoding
  • Rating plate: GVWR, GAWR, camper loading and tire inflation data
  • Engine, transmission and axle serial number locations
  • Service parts identification plate
  • Keys and locks
  • Emergency starting with jumper cables
  • Towing
  • Lubrication chart and maintenance intervals
Year
1976
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
C/K Trucks, G Vans, Light Duty Trucks, P Forward Control, Trucks
Type
Overhaul & Unit Repair, Service Manual, Supplement
Models
C, K, G, P 10–30
Publication
ST-330-76
Pages
400

What’s inside

Service supplement

  1. 0General Information and Lubricationpp. 7–26
  2. 1AHeater and Air Conditioningpp. 27–36
  3. 1BTruck Bodypp. 37–40
  4. 2FrameFrame dimension charts for 1976 10–30 Series trucks, including the redesigned frame kick-up and the relocated converter rail on C107 and C109 models.pp. 41–44
  5. 3Front SuspensionK-Series front wheel alignment notes, spindle needle bearing lubrication, camber and caster shim adjustment, and front axle ball joint adjustment.pp. 45–46
  6. 4Rear Suspension, Propshaft and Axlepp. 47–52
  7. 5Brakespp. 53–72
  8. 6Enginepp. 73–88
  9. 6MEngine Fuel (Carburetors)pp. 89–162
  10. 6TEmission Control Systemspp. 163–172
  11. 6YEngine Electricalpp. 173–200
  12. 7MClutches and Manual Transmissionspp. 201–204
  13. 7AAutomatic Transmissionpp. 205–210
  14. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust Systempp. 211–220
  15. 9Steeringpp. 221–232
  16. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 233–236
  17. 11Chassis Sheet MetalHood lock and carburetor air inlet snorkels, rear fenders and running boards on CK Series, and the G Series hood rod support.pp. 237–238
  18. 12Electrical: Body and Chassispp. 239–244
  19. 14BumpersFront bumper and rear step bumper removal and installation for G vans.pp. 245–246
  20. 15Accessories (Cruise Control)pp. 247–256

Overhaul supplement

  1. 1Air Conditioning Compressor Overhaulpp. 259–296
  2. 3Front Axle OverhaulK10 and K20 front axle inner oil seal installation with tool J-25111.pp. 297–298
  3. 4Rear Axle Differential OverhaulDana 10-1/2 inch ring gear differential changes and pinion depth setting with a dial indicator.pp. 299–300
  4. 5Brake Booster Overhaulpp. 301–306
  5. 6Engine Repair Procedures1976 changes to piston-to-bore clearance and camshaft alignment checks.pp. 307–308
  6. 6MCarburetor Overhaulpp. 309–330
  7. 7MManual Transmission and Transfer Case Overhaulpp. 331–352
  8. 7AAutomatic Transmission Overhaulpp. 353–364
  9. 9Steering Overhaulpp. 365–370

Specifications

  1. Specificationspp. 371–400

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