GENERAL INFORMATION OA-1
SECTION OA
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
Service Parts Identification Label .........................................................................................................................OA- 1
Vehicle Identification Number .................................................................................................................................OA- 1
Certification Label ......................................................................................................................................................OA- 1
Engine Identification Number ..................................................................................................................................OA- 2
"Transmission Identification Number .....................................................................................................................OA- 3
Model Reference ......................................................................................................................................................... OA- 3
Metric Fasteners ......................................................................................................................................................... OA- 3
Fastener Strength Identification ............................................................................................................................ OA- 5
Six Lobed Socket Head Fasteners ........................................................................................................................OA- 5
Prevailing Torque Fasteners ...................................................................................................................................OA- 5
Conversion Table .......................................................................................................................................................OA-13
Decimal and Metric Equivalents ............................................................................................................................ OA-14
SERVICE PARTS
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
The Truck Service Parts dentification Label is pro
vided on all models (figure 1). t is located on the
inside of the glove box door (or on an inner body panel
for Forward Control models). The Label lists the V N
(Vehicle dentification Number), wheelbase, paint infor
mation and all Production options or Special Equip
ment on the vehicle when it was shipped from the
factory. ALWAYS REFER TO TH S NFORMAT ON
WHEN ORDER NG PARTS.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The V N is the legal identifier of the vehicle. On all
models except Forward Control, it is located on a plate
which is attached to the left top of the instrument panel
and can be seen through the windshield from the out
side of the vehicle (figure 2). On Forward Control mod
els, the plate is on the dash and toe panel. To find out
the manufacturer, model and chassis type, engine
type, GVW range, model year, plant code, and sequen
tial number, refer to figure 3.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
The Certification Label shows the GVWR, and the
front and rear GAWRs, and the Payload Rating for
your vehicle (figure 4).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the weight of the
orginally equipped vehicle and all items added to it
after it has left the factory. This would include bodies,
winches, booms, etc.; the driver and all occupants; and
the load the vehicle is carrying. The GVW must not
exceed the GVWR. Also, the front and rear gross axle
weights must not exceed the front and rear GAWRs.
The Payload Rating shown on the label is the maxi
mum allowable cargo load (including the weight of the
1. V N 6 5
2. Wheel Base 5. RPO/SEO Codes
3. Model Number 6. Exterior Color WA Numbers
4. Order Number 7. Paint System pca/v
Figure 1—Service Parts Identification Label
1. Typical V N
F7557
Figure 2—VIN Location
