2000 Chevrolet W5500 Tiltmaster Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2000 Chevrolet W5500 Tiltmaster covers three build codes — W5R042, W5S042 and W5T042 — of a straight truck on a low tilt cab, with two turbocharged diesels between them: a 4.8L inline-four of 290 cubic inches and a 7.8L inline-six of 475 cubic inches. Both are compression-ignition engines, so the diagnostic approach is common, but their injection, boost and mechanical specifications are far enough apart to be treated separately throughout.

Engines covered

• 4.8L inline-four (290 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
• 7.8L inline-six (475 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• Straight truck, low tilt

Trims covered

• W5R042
• W5S042
• W5T042

Known issues on the 2000 W5500 Tiltmaster. The manual does reference duty: injection timing, delivery and shutdown checks for both diesels, turbocharger and intake service, compression and valve clearance figures, bearing and head torque values, cooling and lubrication capacities, clutch, transmission and rear axle procedures, brake and steering specifications, and wiring diagrams covering all three build codes.