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13. ENGINE  ACCESSORY  DRIVE  BELT  INSPECTION*-Inspect  belt.  Look 
for  cracks,  fraying,  wear,  and  proper  tension.  Adjust  or  replac\
e  as  needed. 
14.  TIRE  AND  WHEEL  ROTATION  AND  INSPECTION  -For  proper  wear  and  maximum  tire  life,  rotate  tires  at  the  first 
6,000 miles  (10 000 
kilometers)  for  Schedule I or 7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers)  for 
Schedule 
II and  then  every 15,000 miles (25 000 kilometers)  thereafter. 
Follow  the  instructions  and  patterns  shown  in  Section 
6. Check  tires  for 
uneven  wear  or  damage. 
If irregular  or  premature  wear  is  apparent, 
check  wheel  alignment.  Also,  check  for  damaged  wheels.  See  “\
Tires”  in 
the  Index  for  more  information. 
15. DRIVE  AXLE  SERVICE  -Check  rear/front  axle  fluid  level  and  add  \
as 
needed.  Check  constant  velocity  joints  and  axle  seals  for  leaki\
ng. 
Locking  differential  -Drain fluid  at  first  oil  change  and  refill.  Check 
fluid  level  and  add  as  needed  at  subsequent  oil  changes.  In  d\
usty  areas 
or trailer  towing  applications,  drain  fluid  at  every  15,000  miles 
(24 
135 kilometers)  and  refi1l.t 
Standard  differential  -Check fluid  level  and  add  as  needed  at 
every  oil  change.  In  dusty  areas  or  trailer  towing  applications\
,  drain 
fluid  every 
15,000 miles  (24 135 kilometers)  and  refil1.t 
More  frequent  lubrication  may  be  required  for  off-road  use. 
16. BRAKE SYSTEM  INSPECTION  -When the  engine  oil  is  changed, 
inspect  the  lines  and  hoses  for  proper  hookup,  binding,  leaks, \
 cracks, 
chafing,  etc.  Check  the  parking  brake  adjustment,  and  the  fluid\
  level  in 
the  master  cylinder.  A  low  fluid  level  can  indicate  worn  disc \
 brake  pads 
which  may  need  to  be  serviced.t 
When  the  wheels  are  removed  for  rotation,  inspect  disc  brake  p\
ads  for 
wear  and  rotors  for  surface  condition.  Also  inspect  drum  brake \
 linings  for 
wear  and  cracks.  Inspect  other  brake  parts,  including  drums,  wh\
eel  cylinders,  parking  brake,  etc.,  at  the  same  time. 
Inspect  brakes  more  often  if  driving  habits  or  conditions  resul\
t 
in 
frequent  braking. 
tA  fluid 
loss in  these  systems  may  indicate  a  problem.  Have  them  inspected 
and  repaired  at  once. 
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Listed below  are  owner  checks  and  services  which  would  be  made  at  th\
e 
time  period  specified  to help  ensure  proper  safety,  emission  performance,  and 
dependability  of  your vehicle. 
Be  sure  any  necessary  repairs  are  completed  at  once.  Whenever  \
any  fluids 
or  lubricants  are  added  to your  vehicle,  make  sure  they  are  the  proper  ones, 
as  shown  in this  section. 
At  Least  Once a Month 
Tire  inflation  pressure  check  -Check the  tires  for  proper  inflation.  If  they 
are  low,  inflate  them to the  level  specified  on  the  Certification  label.  See 
“Inflation-Tire  Pressure”  in the  Index. 
At  Least  Once a Year 
Key  lock  cylinder  lubrication  -Lubricate  key  lock  cylinders  with\
  one  of  the 
lubricants  recommended  in this  Section. 
Transmission  neutral  or  clutch  start  switch  operation 
- 
1 CAUTION 
When  you  are  doing  this check,  the  vehicle  could  move  suddenly. If 
it does,  you  or  others  could  be  injured.  Follow  the  steps  below. \
I 
1. Before  you  start,  be  sure  you  have  enough  room  around  the  veh\
icle. 
2. Firmly  apply  both  the manual  parking  brake.  and  the  regular  brake.  See 
“Brakes”  and  “Parking  Brake”  in the  Index. 
Do not  use  the  accelerator 
pedal. 
3. Be  ready  to turn off the  engine  immediately if it  starts. 
4. On  automatic  transmission  vehicles,  try  to start  the  engine  in each  gear. 
The  starter  should  work  only  in 
P (Park)  or N (Neutral). 
On manual  transmission  vehicles,  put  the  shift  lever  in N (Neutral),  push 
the  clutch  down  halfway,  and  try  to start  the  engine.  The  starter  should 
work  only  when  the  clutch is pushed  down  all  the  way  to the  floor. 
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Steering  column  lock  operation  -While  parked,  try  to  turn  the  \
key  to  Lock 
in  each  gear  shift  position. 
With  an  automatic  transmission,  the  key  should  turn  to LOCK  only  when 
the  gear  shift  is  in P  (Park). 
With  manual  shift,  the  key  should  turn  to LOCK  only  when  you’re  in R 
(Reverse). 
On  vehicles  with  a  key  release  lever,  try 
to turn  the  key  to LOCK  without 
pressing  the  lever.  The  key  should  turn  to LOCK  only  with  the  key  lever 
depressed. 
On  all  vehicles,  the  key should  come  out  only  in LOCK. 
Parking  brake  and  transmission 
P (Park)  mechanism  operation - 
CAUTION 
A When  you  are  doing  this  check,  your  vehicle  could  begin  to move. 
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.\
 
1.- )ping  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  sy\
stem, 
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  th\
e 
tailgate,  tailgate  handle  pivot  points,  and  tailgate  mounted  spa\
re  tire  carrier  (if  equipped),  lubricate  the  body  hood, fuel door  and  rear  compartment  hinges, 
latches  and  locks  including  interior  glove  box  and  console  door\
s,  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  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  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  with  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.  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.  See  “\
Engine  Exhaust”  in  the Index.. 
Drive  Axle  Service  -Check  rear/front  axle  fluid  level  and  add  as needed. 
Check  constant  velocity  joints  and  axle  seals  for  leaking. 
Transfer  Case  (four-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  and  all  exposed  control  linkage. \
Check  vent 
hose at  transfer  case  for  kinks  and  proper  installation.  More 
frequent  lubrication  may  be  required  on off-road  use. 
tA fluid loss in these  systems  may  indicate  a  problem.  Have  them  inspected 
and  repaired  at  once. 
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It is  important  for  you  or  a  service  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  the  Index  under  these  items  for  information  on  how  to  che\
ck  them. 
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Your  Chevrolet  dealer  or  a  qualified  technician  may  have  to  determine 
if a 
specific  bulletin applies 
to your  vehicle. 
You  can  subscribe  to all  Chevrolet  bulletins  by  calling  Helm,  Inc.  at 
1-800-782-4356.  This  way  you’ll  get  them  as  they  come  out. 
Individual PSP’s 
If you  don’t  want  to buy  all  the  PSP’s  issued  by  Chevrolet  for  all  car  and 
truck  models  in the  model  year,  you  can  buy  individual  PSP’s,  such  as  those\
 
which  may  pertain 
to a  particular  model. To do  this,  you  will  first  need  to  see 
our  index  of  PSP’s.  It provides  a  variety  of information.  Here’s  what  you’ll find 
in  the  index  and  how  you  can  get  one: 
What  You’ll  Find  in  the  Index: 
A  list  of all  PSP’s  published  by Chevrolet  in  a  model  year (1 989  or 
later).  PSP’s  covering  all models  of  Chevrolet  cars  or light  trucks  less 
than 
10,000 pounds  (4536  kg) GVWR are  listed in the  same  index. 
Ordering  information so you  can  buy  the  specific  PSP’s  you  may  want. 
Price  information  for  the  PSP’s  you  may  want  to  buy. 
How You Can  Get  an  Index: 
Indexes  are published  periodically.  Most  of the  PSP’s  which  could potentially 
apply 
to the  most  recent  Chevrolet  models  will be  listed  in the  most  recent 
publication  for  that  model  year.  This  means you  may  want to wait  until  the 
end  of the  model  year  before  ordering  an  index, 
if you  are  interested  in 
buying  PSP’s pertaining  to a  current  model  year  truck. 
Some  PSP’s  pertaining to a  particular  model’ year  vehicle  may  be published  in 
later  years,  and  these  would  be  listed 
in the  later  year’s  index.  When you 
order  an index  for  a  model  year  that  is not  over  yet,  we’ll  send  you  the  most 
recently  published  issue.  Check  the  ordering  form  for  indexes  f\
or  earlier  model 
years. 
Cut  out  the  ordering  form, 
fill it out,  and  mail  it in.  We Will. then  see  to it that 
an  index  is mailed  to  you.  There  is  no  charge  for  indexes  for  the  1989-19\
93 
model  years. 
Toll-Free  Telephone  Number 
If you  want  an  additional  ordering  form  for  an  index  or  a  subscr\
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call  toll-free  and  we’ll  be  happy  to send  you  one.  Automated  recording 
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Section 
A 
Accessory  Power Outlet .............. 2-53 
Air  Cleaner 
.................................... 6-14 
Air  Conditioning 
................... 3-6,  6-35 
Fan  Lever 
..................................... 3-6 
Function  Lever 
............................ 3-6 
Refrigerant  Capacity 
................. 6-65 
Temperature  Lever 
...................... 3-6 
Antenna,  Fixed  Mast 
................... 3-26 
Antilock  Brakes  (See “Brakes”) 
Appearance  Care 
.......................... 6-50 
Materials 
.................................... 6-56 
Arbitration  Program 
........................ 8-3 
Audio  Systems 
............................... 3-7 
AM  Radio 
..................................... 3-9 
AM-FM  Stereo  Audio  Compact 
Disc  (CD)  System 
................... 3-20 
AM-FM  Stereo  Audio  System 
........................ 3-1 1 
AM-FM  Stereo  Audio  System  with  Cassette  Deck 
............ >.3-13 
AM-FM  Stereo  Audio  System 
with  Cassette  Deck  and Equalizer 
................................. 3-1 6 
Anti-Theft  System 
.................... 3-23 
Compact  Disc  Care 
.................. 3-25 
Automatic  Transmission 
............... 2-1  6 
Fluid 
............................................ 6-1  6 
Axle 
Front 
........................................... 6-22 
Rear 
............................................ 6-2  1 
A 
B 
Battery ........................................... 6-31 
Belts  (See  “Safety Belts”) 
Better  Business  Bureau  Mediation 
.................................... -8-3 
Blizzard 
.......................................... 4.53 
Brakes 
Adjustment 
................................. 4-17 
Antilock 
...................................... 4-14 
Fluid 
........................................... 6-29 
Leak  Check 
............................... 6-30 
Master  Cylinder 
........................ 6-29 
Parking 
....................................... 2-21 
Pedal  Travel 
.............................. 4-17 
Rear  Drum  Brakes 
................... 4-17 
Replacing  Parts 
........................ 6-30 
System  Warning  Light  .2-66, 4-16 
Trailer 
......................................... 4-59 
Wear  Indicators 
........................ 4-16 
Braking 
.......................................... 4-12 
In  Emergencies 
........................ 4-17 
Break-In,  New  Vehicle 
................... 2-9 
Bulb  Replacement 
....................... 6-31 
Replacement  Chart 
.................. 6-63 
C 
Capacities  and  Specification 
Charts 
........................................ 6-61 
Carbon  Monoxide 
... 2.26.  2.27.  4-53 
Cassette  Tape  Player 
(See  “Audio  Systems”) 
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If You’re Stuck  In  Sand.  Mud 
Ice.  or  Snow 
............................. 5-30 
Ignition  Switch ................................ 2-9 
Inflation-Tire  Pressure ................. 6-44 
Instrument  Panel ............... 2-58,  2-62 
Digital  Cluster ................ 2-61,  2-62 
Standard Cluster ............ 2-59,  2-60 
J 
Jack  Storage ...................... 5-17,  5-27 
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 
K 
Key Release  Lever ....................... 2-1 1 
Keys ................................................. 2-3 
L 
Lights ........ ................................... 2-46 
Brake  System  Warning ............ 4-1 6 
Bulb  Replacement .................... 6-31 
Charging  System  Light ............ 2-70 
Check  Gages  Light ................... 2-71 
Dome Lights ............................. 2-50 
Fog  Lamps ................................. 2-47 
Indicator ........................ ..2-65,  2-70 
Headlights  (See “Headlights”) 
Malfunction  Indicator 
.... 2-68,  6-37 
Operation ................................... 2-37 
Service  Engine  Soon ............... 6-37 
Rear ............................................ 6-33 
Loading  Information .4-23,  6-38,  6-41 
Loading  Your Vehicle ........ 4-23,  6-38 
Lubrication .................................... 6-35 
Front  Parkingnurn  Signal ........ 6-32 
Replacement  Chart ................... 6-63 
Accelerator  Control System .... 6-35 
Body ........................................... .- 36 
Front  Axle ........................ ..... 6-22 
Front  Suspension  and 
Steering  Linkage 
................... 6-34 
Front  Wheel  Bearings 
(Two-Wheel  Drive) 
................ 6-34 
Tailgate  Handle ......................... 6-36 
Hydraulic  Clutch  Grease 
Fitting 
..................................... 6-34 
Hood  Latches  and  Hinge ........ 6-36 
Lock  Cylinders .......................... 6-36 
Propeller  Shaft  Slip 
SplineslUniversal Joints 
....... 6-36 
Rear  Axle .................................. 6-21 
Recommended  Lubricants ...... 7-14 
Transfer  Case ............................ 6-21 
M 
Other  Items ............................... 6-34 
Periodic  Inspections ................ 7-13 
Record ....................................... 7-16 
Scheduled  Maintenance ............ 7-3 
Underbody ................................. 6-55 
Master Cylinder  (See  “Brakes”) 
Mirrors 
........................................... 2-50 
Convex  Outside ........................ 2-51 
inside ......................................... 2-51 
Outside ...................................... 2-51 
Vanity ......................................... 2-52 
Model  Reference ............................... iii 
Maintenance 
0 
Odometer ............................ 2-62,  2-63 
Off-Road  Driving (See “Driving”) 
Off-Road  Recovery 
...................... 4-1 9 
Oil .................................................... 6-9 
Additives .................................... 6-13 
Disposal of Used ...................... 6-14 
Pressure  Gage .......................... 2-69 
To Check .................................. 6-10 
What  Kind to Use .................... 6-11 
When to Add ............................ 6-10 
When to Change ...................... 6-13 
Owner  Checks  and  Services ...... 7-11 
P 
On  Hills ........................... 4-48,  4-61 
Torque  Lock  (Automatic 
Parking 
Over  Things  That  Burn 
........... 2-25 
Transmission) .............. 2-22,  4-50