Maintenance Schedule
Section
C:
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring or
fall). You should let your
GM
dealer’s service department
or other qualified service center do these
jobs.
Make sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
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WHAT
TO DO
Steering, Suspension,
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Rear Axle (All) and
Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive)
Service
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Inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of
wear or lack of lubrication. On vehicles equipped with power steering, inspect power steering,
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. On vehicles equipped
with manual steering, check
for
seal leakage. Clean and then inspect drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals
if
necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing,
or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes,
loose
connections,
or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up
in
the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
in
the Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed. Check accelerator pedal for smooth operation and even pedal effort.
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See “Rear Axle’’ and ‘‘Four-wheel Drive’’
in
the Index.
A
fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system(s), and repair the system(s)
if
needed. Refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Services,” earlier
in
this part,
to
determine when to
change
the
lubricant.
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