C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L (1988): Steering and Suspension
Also for this vehicle: C 2500 Truck 2WD L6-292 4.8L (1986), C 2500 Truck 2WD V6-262 4.3L (1985), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-305 5.0L (1986), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-305 5.0L VIN H TBI (1995), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1996), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L VIN L 4-bbl (1985), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L VIN M 4-bbl (1986), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1985), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN J FI (1986), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL (1994), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo (1992), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L (1985), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1996), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN N TBI (1995), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1994), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1997), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001), C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002).
Diagnostics
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Engine
Transmission
Brakes
Electrical
Steering & suspension
Heating & A/C
Body & interior
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- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Adjustments
Steering120 pages
- Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair
Idler Arm › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
- Customer Interest: › 92043B › Aug › 91 › Steering - Idler Arm Inspection
All Technical Service Bulletins for Idler Arm:2 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Idler Arm: › 923C04 › Aug › 91 › Steering - Inspecting Idler Arms
Power Steering51 pages
Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
- Customer Interest: › 883553B › Oct › 88 › P/S - Whine On Cold Start2
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 883553B › Oct › 88 › P/S - Whine On Cold Start2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 916E43 › Dec › 90 › TCC - False Code 32/ Possible MIL ON
- All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 916E43 › Dec › 90 › TCC - False Code 32/ Possible MIL ON
Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
Power Steering Pump › Component Information26 pages
Technical Service Bulletins11 pages
Customer Interest:3 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins:6 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Pump: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Pump: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON
- Description and Operation › W/Integral Reservoir2
- Testing and Inspection › Troubleshooting234
- Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump Replacement23456789
Power Steering Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
- Steering Column › Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…37
- Steering Gear › Steering Gear Pinion Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › P/S - Reduced Steering Assist When Cold2345
Tie Rod › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins22 pages
Suspension113 pages
- Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Upper Control Arm Bushing2
Cross-Member › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins13 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins:6 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Cross-Member: › 916E43 › Dec › 90 › TCC - False Code 32/ Possible MIL ON
- All Other Service Bulletins for Cross-Member: › 916E43 › Dec › 90 › TCC - False Code 32/ Possible MIL ON
- Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Adjustments
Stabilizer Shaft <--> [Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control] › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
- Customer Interest: › 89T103C › Feb › 89 › Interior - Hoot Noise During Highway Speeds
All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Shaft:2 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Shaft: › 89553B › Dec › 88 › Interior - Hoot Noise During Highway Operation
- Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic) › Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Adjustments
- Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Shackle › Component Information › Service and Repair
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information48 pages
Technical Service Bulletins46 pages
All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber:17 pages
- 05-03-08-002C › Oct › 09 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Leakage Information2
- 72-05-12 › Jan › 98 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidlines
- 893C131 › May › 90 › Suspension - Choppy Ride Due to Front Shocks23
- 89T673C › Jun › 89 › Suspension - Revised Shock Absorber Replacement
- 891043D › Mar › 89 › Suspension - Revised Torque, Rear Shock Absorbers Loose
- 89T343D › Mar › 89 › Suspension - Loose Rear Shock Absorbers, New Torque
- 88C07 › Jan › 88 › Campaign - Bilstein Front Shock Absorber Durability2
- 88C08 › Jan › 88 › Campaign - Off-Road Bilstein Front Shock Absorber23
- 88C04 › Aug › 87 › Recall - Front Shock Absorber Nuts Loosen23
All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber:9 pages
- 05-03-08-002C › Oct › 09 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Leakage Information2
- 72-05-12 › Jan › 98 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidlines
- 893C131 › May › 90 › Suspension - Choppy Ride Due to Front Shocks23
- 89T673C › Jun › 89 › Suspension - Revised Shock Absorber Replacement
- 891043D › Mar › 89 › Suspension - Revised Torque, Rear Shock Absorbers Loose
- 89T343D › Mar › 89 › Suspension - Loose Rear Shock Absorbers, New Torque
All Other Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber:8 pages
- 05-03-08-002C › Oct › 09 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Leakage Information
- 72-05-12 › Jan › 98 › Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidlines
- 89T673C › Jun › 89 › Suspension - Revised Shock Absorber Replacement
- 891043D › Mar › 89 › Suspension - Revised Torque, Rear Shock Absorbers Loose
- 88C07 › Jan › 88 › Campaign - Bilstein Front Shock Absorber Durability2
- 88C08 › Jan › 88 › Campaign - Off-Road Bilstein Front Shock Absorber23
- 88C04 › Aug › 87 › Recall - Front Shock Absorber Nuts Loosen23
- Service and Repair › Front Suspension2
- Torsion Bar › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Suspension - Torsion Bar Adjustment2
Wheel Bearing › Component Information4 pages
- Wheel Hub › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Wheel Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
Wheels and Tires127 pages
Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
- Customer Interest: › 88T0910 › Mar › 87 › Lifting - Jack Rattle2
All Technical Service Bulletins:4 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Vehicle Lifting: › 926100 › Jun › 92 › A/T - Low Power/Lack of Performance With 4L80E2
- All Other Service Bulletins for Vehicle Lifting: › 926100 › Jun › 92 › A/T - Low Power/Lack of Performance With 4L80E
Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins43 pages
- Recalls: › 88C120A › Aug › 89 › Recall - Incorrect Tire Size Info On Certification Label234
- Customer Interest: › 933E63 › Apr › 93 › Tires - Slipping on Rim
All Technical Service Bulletins:29 pages
- 04-03-10-001F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Tire Puncture Repair Procedures23456
- 05-03-10-020C › Apr › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires2
- 00-00-90-002J › Jan › 09 › Tires - Correct Inflation Pressure Information2
- 433502 › Jul › 94 › Tires - Speed Rated Information
- 933E63 › Apr › 93 › Tires - Slipping on Rim
- 923E108 › Jul › 92 › Wheels (Steel) - Damage Due to Improper Mounting23
- 923E59 › Mar › 92 › Tires - Tread Chunking, Torn Bead Rubber
- 913E08 › Jul › 90 › Tires (Front) - Irregular Wear Information2
- 88C120A › Aug › 89 › Recall - Incorrect Tire Size Info On Certification Label234
- 881163E › Jan › 88 › Tires - Rotation and Warranty Coverage2
- 88T66 › Dec › 87 › Tires - Proper Rotation and Warranty Coverage234
- 88T29 › Aug › 87 › Driveline - Tire and Propshaft Speed Reference Chart
All Other Service Bulletins for Tires:9 pages
- 99-07-30-016B › Oct › 02 › A/T - Intermittent Downshift/Slip/Cycling Diagnosis23
- 88T866B › Mar › 88 › Cooling System - Engine Overheats with Snow Plow
- DCS1891 › Mar › 88 › Engine Overheat - Snowplows Vs Air Flow
- 88T866B › Mar › 88 › Cooling System - Engine Overheats
- 88T49 › Nov › 87 › Cooling System - Excessive Fan Noise2
- 88T206B › Jun › 87 › Cooling System - Engine Cooling Fan Drone
All Other Service Bulletins for Tires:0 pages
- 99-07-30-016B › Oct › 02 › A/T - Intermittent Downshift/Slip/Cycling Diagnosis
- 88T866B › Mar › 88 › Cooling System - Engine Overheats with Snow Plow
- DCS1891 › Mar › 88 › Engine Overheat - Snowplows Vs Air Flow
- 88T866B › Mar › 88 › Cooling System - Engine Overheats
- 88T49 › Nov › 87 › Cooling System - Excessive Fan Noise
- 88T206B › Jun › 87 › Cooling System - Engine Cooling Fan Drone
All Other Service Bulletins for Tires:0 pages
- 99-07-30-016B › Oct › 02 › A/T - Intermittent Downshift/Slip/Cycling Diagnosis
- 88T866B › Mar › 88 › Cooling System - Engine Overheats with Snow Plow
- DCS1891 › Mar › 88 › Engine Overheat - Snowplows Vs Air Flow
- 88T866B › Mar › 88 › Cooling System - Engine Overheats
- 88T49 › Nov › 87 › Cooling System - Excessive Fan Noise
- 88T206B › Jun › 87 › Cooling System - Engine Cooling Fan Drone
Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins66 pages
- Recalls: › 88C06 › Nov › 87 › Recall - Front Brake Hose May Contact Wheel/Tire234
All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:28 pages
- 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion234
- 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
- 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions23
- 00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)234
- 05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
- 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
- 99-03-10-102 › Jun › 99 › Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID
- 393504 › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum
- 393502R › Jun › 93 › Wheels - Finish Damage During Off Car Balancing2
- 923E74 › Apr › 92 › Wheels (Aluminum) - Coated Balance Weight Usage23
- 88C06 › Nov › 87 › Recall - Front Brake Hose May Contact Wheel/Tire234
- 88T103E › Apr › 87 › Wheels - Nylon Coated Wheel Weights
All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:24 pages
- 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion234
- 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
- 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions23
- 00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)234
- 05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
- 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
- 99-03-10-102 › Jun › 99 › Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID
- 393504 › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum
- 393502R › Jun › 93 › Wheels - Finish Damage During Off Car Balancing2
- 923E74 › Apr › 92 › Wheels (Aluminum) - Coated Balance Weight Usage23
- 88T103E › Apr › 87 › Wheels - Nylon Coated Wheel Weights
All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:4 pages
- 00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion
- 99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- 06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions
- 04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
- 99-03-10-102 › Jun › 99 › Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID
- 393504 › Jul › 93 › Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum
- 393502R › Jun › 93 › Wheels - Finish Damage During Off Car Balancing
- 923E74 › Apr › 92 › Wheels (Aluminum) - Coated Balance Weight Usage
- 88C06 › Nov › 87 › Recall - Front Brake Hose May Contact Wheel/Tire234
- 88T103E › Apr › 87 › Wheels - Nylon Coated Wheel Weights
Wheel Bearing › Component Information4 pages
- Wheel Hub › Component Information › Service and Repair
Wheel Fastener › Component Information4 pages
- Wheel Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair