1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER clutch

Part 6
Here you wit1 find information
about the care of your Geo
. This
part begins with service and fuel
information. and then it shows
how to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and
a section devoted to
its appearance care
.
ii iervice & Appearance Care
Service ............................................................. 222
Fuel ............................................................... 223
Checking Things under the Hood ........................................ 227 .
HoodRelease 227
Engineoil ........................................................ 229
Aircleaner ........................................................ 233
Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................ 234
Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................... 237
Clutch Adjustment .................................................. 238
RearAxle ......................................................... 238
Four-WheelDrive .................................................. 239
Enginecoolant ..................................................... 240
Power Steering Fluid ................................................ 243
Windshield Washer Fluid ............................................ 244
Brake Master Cylinder ............................................... 245
Battery ........................................................... 247
Bulb Replacement .................................................... 248
LoadingYourVehicle ................................................. 252
Tires ............................................................... 253
Appearancecare ..................................................... 261
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials .............................. 271
Vehicle Identification Number .......................................... 272
Service Parts Identification Label ........................................ 272
Add-on Electrical Equipment ........................................... 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................................. 273
ReplacementBulbs ................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications ........................................... 277
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Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2, Check that the lubricant level is up to
the bottom of the filler plug hole.
How to Add Fluid:
Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to see what kind
of fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
1 . Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add
only enough fluid to bring the fluid
level
up to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
plug is fully seated.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the
Clutch Adjustment
The clutch linkage in your vehicle
should be checked as recommended in
your Maintenance Schedule. To check,
push the clutch pedal down with your
hand until you feel some resistance to
movement of the pedal. If the pedal
moves freely up to an inch
(25 mm) or
so before you feel resistance to the
travel, adjustment isn’t needed.
If there is no free travel or very little
(less than
5/8 of an inch), see your
dealer for adjustment.
Rear Axle
When to Check and Change
Lubricant:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine how often
to check the
lubricant and when to change it. See
“Periodic Maintenance Inspections” and
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index.
How to Check Lubricant:
If the level is below the bottom of the
filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some
lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise
the level to the bottom of the filler plug
hole.
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NO.
1
2
3
SERVICE
Wheel Bearings Inspection - Inspect every
15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 OOO km) intervals.
Inspect for wear and proper adjustment. Relubricate
the bearings
if grease is contaminated.
Propeller Shafts and U-Joints
Inspection
- Inspect for looseness and damage. Do
this every 15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 000 km)
intervals, or more frequently if used off-road or
pulling a trailer. Tighten U-Joint flange bolts if
necessary.
Clutch (Manual Transmission Only) - At each oil
change, inspect for correct free play and positive
engagement. See “Clutch Adjustment’’
in the Index.
Maintenance Schedule
Uther Nun-Emissun Related Maintenance
Service
ITEM
4 Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
at
7,500 miles (12 500 km) and then every
15 ,OOO miles (25 OOO km). See “Tires, Inspection
and Rotation”
in the Index. Check the tires for
uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or
premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check
for damaged wheels also.
While the tires and wheels are removed for rotation,
perform
the brake system inspection described in
Section C.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
.r
Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding
seat hardware. Section
D tells you what to use.
Starter Switch
At Least Once a Year
?
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Kev Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service, On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in 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. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all
the way down, your vehicle needs service.
regular
brake.
starts.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
Clutch System Service
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WHAT TO DO
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, 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 fluid brake 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 at any time something
may be wrong with either the regular or rear wheel anti-lock brake system, or both systems. See
“Brake Svstem Warning Light” in the Index.
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary. See “Clutch Adjustment”
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Cont.)
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
I Manual Transmission I SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12345871 Castrol@ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent). I
Manual Transmission Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Shift Linkage 1052497 or equivalent).
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil
or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Automatic Transmission Engine oil.
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot Lithium base grease.
Points
Floor Shift Linkage Engine oil.
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Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Windshield Washer Sol- GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
vent
Rear Axle (All)
SAE 75W-90 GL-5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977).
Front Axle (Four-wheel
Drive) 1052497
or equivalent).
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Index
Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 272
Adjustment. Brake
............... 13 1
Adjustment. Clutch
............... 238
Air Cleaner
..................... 233
Air Conditioner Controls
.......... 104
Air Filter Replacement
............ 234
Alignment. Wheel
............... 259
Aluminum Wheel Cleaning
........ 269
Antenna
........................ 116
Anti-lock Brakes
................. 129
Anti-lock. To Use
................ 130
Appearance Care
................ 26 1
Appearance Care and Maintenance
Materials
..................... 27 1
Appearance Care. Service and
...... 22 1
Ashtray. Front ................... 77
Assist Grips. Passenger
............ 76
Audio Systems
.................. 106
AM/FM Stereo
................ 108
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 110
Automatic Transmission
............ 5 1
Fluid ........................ 234
TorqueLock
.................. 173
Axle. Front (Four-Wheel-Drive)
.... 239
Axle, Rear
...................... 238
Ashtray and
Lighter
............... 77
Ashtrays, Other
.................. 77
Babies. Smaller Children and
(Safety Belts)
................... 30
Backing Up (With a Trailer)
........ 183
Balance. Tire
................... 259
Battery
......................... 247
Bi-Level Heating
................ 103
Bin. Coinholder and
............... 76
Bins. Instrument Panel
............. 75
Brakes
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
..... 167
Blizzard. If You’re Caught
in a ..... 175
Adjustment
.................. -13 1
Anti-lock
..................... 129
Master Cylinder
............... 245
Parking
....................... 60
PedalTravel
.................. 131
Rear Drum
.................... 130
System Parts. Replacing
......... 247
System Warning Light
........... 84
Trailer
....................... 18 1
Wear Indicators. Disc
........... 130
Braking ........................ 127
Braking in Emergencies
........... 132
“Break-In.
.. New Vehicle .......... 48
Brightness Control
................ 7 1
Bulb Replacement ................ 248
Front Parking and Turn
Signal Light
................. 249
Headlights
.................... 248
Sidemarker Light
.............. 250
Rear Combination Light
......... 25
1 Bulbs. Halogen
.................. 248
Bulbs. Replacement
.............. 276
Canvas TOP
Preparing for Storage
............ 96
Removing and Installing Your
..... 91
Special Care
for ................ 268
Carbon Monoxide (Engine Exhaust)
. . 64
Care of Canvas Top
.............. 268
Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your
. . 115
Cassette Tape. To Play a
.......... 111
Certification Label
............... 252
Chains. Safety (Trailer)
........... 181
Chains. Tire
.................... 261
Changing a Flat Tire
.............. 208
Charging System Light
............. 85
Check Engine Light
............... 85
Capacities
and Specifications
....... 277
Checking Things under the Hood
.... 227
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... 39
Chemical Paint Spotting ........... 270
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside
Assistance
.................... 319
Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications
Ordering Information
........... 318
Child Restraints
.................. 31
Securing in the Rear Seat
......... 34
Securing in the Right Front Seat .... 36
Top Strap. Right Front
Passenger Position Only
........ 33
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Index
Children (Safety Belts) ............. 30
Children. Larger (Safety Belts) ...... 37
Cigarette Lighter
................. 77
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ........ 273
City Driving
.................... 164
Cleaner. Air
.................... 233
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............. 269
Canvas Top
................... 268
Fabric. Using Foam-Type
Cleaner on
.................. 263
Fabric. Using Solvent-Type
Cleaner on
.................. 263
Geo. the Iqside of Your
.......... 262
Geo. the Outside of Your
........ 267
Glass
........................ 266
Instrument Panel. the Top of
the . . 266
Special Problems
............... 264
Underbody
.................... 270
Vinyl or Leather
............... 265
Windshield and Wiper Blades
..... 267
AM/FM Stereo
................ 107
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 108
Clusters. Instrument Panel and
...... 80
Clutch Adjustment
............... 238
Coinholder and Bin
................ 76
Color
of Road Signs .............. 1 18
Clock.
Setting the Combination Light Bulb
Replacement. Rear
............. 25 1
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
...................... 101
Control of a Vehicle
.............. 126
Control.
Loss of ................. 138
Controls
Air Conditioner
................ 104
Brightness ..................... 7 1
Comfort
...................... 102
Features and
................... 43
Heater
....................... 102
Seats and Seat
.................. 12
Convertible Top
.................. 87
Convex Outside Mirror
............ 74
Coolant
Adding
................ .... 242
Engine
....................... 240
Overheating
................... 200
Radiator, How to Add
Coolant to the
................ 206
Recovery Tank, How to Add
Coolant to
.................. 204
Temperature Gage. Engine
........ 85
Cooling (Air Conditioning) ........ 104
Curves, Driving on
............... 132
Customer Assistance for the
Hearing
or Speech Impaired ...... 3 13
Customer Assistance Information
... 3 11
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.... 3 12 Daytime
Running Lights
........... 70
Defensive Driving
............... 122
Defogger. Rear Window
.......... 105
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
..................... 104
Dehumidifying (Air Conditioning)
. . 105
Dimensions. Vehicle ............. 279
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
........ 130
Dome Light
...................... 71
Door Locks
......................... 45
Locks. Tailgate
................. 46
Storage Compartments
........... 75
Downhill. Driving
............... 150
Downhill. Parking ............... 172
Drive. Four-wheel
........... .57. 239
Driving
Across an Incline
............... 152
After Off-Road
................ 157
And the Road. Your
............ 117
AtNight
...................... 157
City
......................... 164
Defensive
.................... 122
Downhill
..................... 150
Drunken ...................... 123
Freeway
...................... 165
Guidelines.
Utility Vehicle ....... 140
In
Fog. Mist. and Haze .......... 162
In
Fog. Tips on ................ 163
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