1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER service

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Parking brake and transmission P (Park) mechanism operation -
I CAUTION
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to mo\
ve. I
/i You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case you\
begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the \
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.\
Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors.
Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges including the
tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spa\
re tire carrier
(if
equipped), lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear compart\
ment hinges, latches, any locks and any moving seat- hardware. Lubricate the\
hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may \
be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least
twice a year (for instance, each spring or 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 once.
Steering and Suspension lnspectiont -Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs \
of wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper \
hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (On vehicles equipped wit\
h manual
steering gear, check for seal leakage.) Lubricate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System -Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil,
except the
TBI throttle shaft. Do not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all
external deposits from pulley.
Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control
cables. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Exhaust System Inspection -Inspect the complete system including the
three-way catalytic converter. 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 buildup
in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger
compartments.
Drive Axle Service -Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (all-wheel drive) lnspectiont -Every 12 months or at oil
change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant when
necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point (except
L Van) and all exposed
control linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks an\
d proper installation.
tA fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG
or SGlCE of the recommended viscositv.
Engine Coolant Mixture
of water and a good quality ethylene
glycol base
antifreeze conforming
to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103).
Hydraulic Brake Systems Delco Supreme
ll@ brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or
I DOT-3).
Parking Brake Cables Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M (GM
Part No. 1052497).
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 10\
50017) or equivalent conforming
to GM spec 9985010.
Manual Steering Gear GM Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052182) or e\
quivalent.
Automatic Transmission DEXRONB IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
~ ~~
1051 855).
Differential:
a. Standard - Front and a. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).\

Rear Axle
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
b. Locking
Transfer Case DexronB
IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
1051 855).
Column Shift, Propeller Shaft Chassis lubricant meeting requireme\
nts of NLGl Grade
2,
Slip Splines and Universal Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 10524\
97).
Joints.
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor a. Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109).
b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M
Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements\
of NLGl Grade
Constant Velocity
U I Joint Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of GM-6031-M (GM
(GM Part No. 1052497).
2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344).
Part
No. 1052497)
Automatic Transmission Shift Engine oil
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
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Maintenance Record
After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed,
record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list item numbers) \
and
who performed the services in the appropriate column.
In addition, retain
copies of your receipts. It is suggested that receipts be kept with your
Owner’s Manual.
I TO260
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It is important for you or a senrice station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel
fill.
Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary.
Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
See these items in the Index for information on how to check them.
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Hood Release,
Lever Engine Oil
See Page 6-9 SW Parnn 6-8 I
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Section
I I.
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This
section
also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report\

any safety defects.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for HearinglSpeech Impaired ........................................... 8-3
GM Participation in Better Business Bureau MediatiodArbitration Program .... 8-3
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................................\
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Roadside Assistance ........................................................................\
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Service Publications ........................................................................\
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Customer Satisfaction Pmcedum
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet.
Normally, any concern with the sale,s transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service \
Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions
of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur.
If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE -Discuss your concern with a member of dealership
management. Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that le\
vel.
If the
matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or P\
arts Manager,
contact the owner
of the dealership or the General Manager.
STEP TWO -If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it
appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership witho\
ut further help, contact Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1 020. In Canada, contact the GM of Canada Customer Assistance
Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854
(French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777.
In Puerto Rico or U. S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1 315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM In\
ternational
Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112
.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information ava\
ilable to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone number
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument
panel and visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write Chevrolet,
write to: Chevrolet Motor Division, Chevrolet Customer Assistance\
Center, P.O.
Box 7047, Troy,
MI 48007-7047.
A listing
of all Chevrolet offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist
you can also be found in the warranty booklet. These services \
are not
available in Canada.
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