Part
C:
Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and
fall).
You
should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in
a
service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publicat.ions” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect
the
front
and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or
lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
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.
Radiator and Heater
Hose
Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced
if
they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all
pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace
as
needed.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference
or
binding,
and for damaged or missing parts.
Rephce
parts as
needed. Replace any components that
have
high effort
or excessive wear.
Do
not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
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