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 GM retailer‘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 GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in
the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal 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. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if
necessary.
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.
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