Service manual

Group 170 Preventive Maintenance
Check Transmission Operation
Note: For further information refer to literature in Func-
tion Group 4.
Check the transmission for smooth operation through the
gear pattern. Listen for any unusual noise during shifting.
Check for excessive play in the shift lever.
Drive vehicle in all gears and listen for any unusual dif-
ferences in sound between the gears.
Check Cruise Control
Note: For further information refer to literature in Func-
tion Group 3.
If equipped, engage cruise control. It should engage and
disengage smoothly. Make sure the engine does not
surge when in cruise control mode.
Check the resume, accelerate and coast functions. Verify
that the cruise control is disengaged by the off switch,
clutch operation and brake application.
Check Steering System
Note: For further information refer to literature in Func-
tion Group 6.
On the highway the steering should operate precisely
and without shimmies, tracking or vibration. When oper-
ated at low speed and close quarters doing full turns,
the steering should operate without binding in any spot.
Check for Other Noise
Check for unusual noise or vibration that can be con-
tributed to a problem. Listen for unusual:
— Road noises
— Wind noises
— Mechanical noises
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