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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
and
fall).
You
should
let
Jour
GM
dealer’s service department or other qualified service center
do
these
jobs.
Make sure
any
necessary repairs
are
completed
at
once.
INSPECTION
OR
SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and
Seal InsDection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Manual Transaxle
Brake System
Inspection
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WHAT
SHOULD
BE
DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts, bucltles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are worlting properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
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.
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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.
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Check the transaxle fluid level; add
if
needed. See
Manual Transaxle
in the
Index.
A fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE:
A
low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.
Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes
on,
something may be wrong with the
brake system. See
Brake System Warning Light
in the
Index.
If
your anti-lock brake system
warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake
system. See
Anti-Lock Brake
System
Warning
Light
in the
Index.
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