User Guide

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 dealer's
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at
cme.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a CM service manual. See "Service and Owner
Publications"
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front md rear suspension and steering
system for datna_ced. 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. ctc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle
hoot seals for dm~age. tears or leakage. Replace
seal5
if nccessq'.
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 Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkaze for interference or binding.
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.