1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER transmission

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MAlNTENANCE SCHEDULE I/
Item Miles (000) 7.5 15 22.5 30
No. Kilometers (000) 12.5 25 37.5 50
Service
Oil Filter Change*- 12 Months, or
1 12 Months, or I 1 1 I
2 Chassis Lubrication-Every
3 Cooling System Service*
-Every
24 Months or
4 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I I I I 0
5 Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD Only) 0
6 Transmission Service **
7 Fuel Filter Replacement*$ 0
8 Spark Plug Replacement* 0
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*
10 Engine Timing Check*$
11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
12 Engine Accessory Drive Belt
13 Tire and Wheel Rotation
0 0
14 Drive Axle Service 0.00
15 Brake Systems Inspection** Inspection*$
Inspection”
* An Emission Control Service
** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limi\
t recall liability prior
to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
THE SERVICES SHOWN
ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER
60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. TRANSMISSION SERVICE: - Change the transmission fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven
under
one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic.
Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 “F (32” C) or
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
higher.
Frequent trailer pulling.
0 Uses
such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service.
If the vehicle
is not used mainly under any of these conditions, change
the fluid and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km). See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” in the Index for more information.
7. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT*$ - Replace the fuel filter at the
specified interval or sooner if clogged.
8. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT* - Replace spark plugs with the
type listed in Section
6. See “Specification Charts” in the Index.
9. SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION* - Clean wires and inspect
for bums, cracks or other damage. Check the wire boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed.
Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside
of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
10. ENGINE TIMING CHECK AND DISTRIBUTOR CHECK*$ -
11. FUEL TANK, CAP AND LINES INSPECTION*$ - Inspect the
fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Remove fuel cap, inspect
gasket for an even filler neck imprint, and any damage. Replace parts
as needed.
12. ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSPECTION* - Inspect
belt.
Look for cracks, fraying, wear, and proper tension. Adjust or
replace as needed.
* An Emission Control Service
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform \
this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all re\
commended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
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 t\
he 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. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular br\
ake. 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. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in “P”
(Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Lock Operation - While parked, try to turn the key to
LOCK in each gear shift position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the gear shift is in “P”
(Park).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Transmission
“P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
-
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0 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.
0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift
to T“ (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 loops and
anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or
otherwise damaged.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges. Lubricate the
body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks
including interior
glove box and console doors, 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake Systems
Parking Brake Cable
Power Steering System
Manual Steering Gear
Automatic Transmission
Differential: a. Standard
- Front and
Rear Axle
b. Locking
Transfer Case Column Shift
FLUIDLUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils
of the proper
viscosity. The “SH” or
“SG’
designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as
“SWCD”, or
“SH, SG, CD,” or
“SGKD”, etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity oil for your
vehicle’s engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30).
See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Mixture of water and a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze or an
approved recycled coolant conforming
to GM Specification GM-6038-M
(GM Part No. 1052103).
Delco Supreme I1 brake fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052535 or DOT-3).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB or (GM Part
No. 1052497).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884) or equivalent.
GM Lubricant (GM Part
No. 10521 82) or equivalent.
DEXRON @-I11
is preferred, if
unavailable use DEXRON @-IIE .
a. SAE-80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant
(GM Part
No. 105227 1).
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1052271).
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 1052497).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly:
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent
Weatherstrips Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil (GM Part
No. 1050 109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
GC-LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344).
Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen@ washer solvent
(GM
Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
Dielectric Silicone grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent.
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No. 1051516).
(SAE 5W-30).
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See Page 6-35.
Brake Fluid
Reservoir
See Page 6-32. 1
Automatic A
Transmission
Fluid
See Page 6-20.
Fuel
Capacity
27 US. Gal.
(102 L.). Use
unleaded
gas
only. 87 octane
or higher.
See Page 6-3.
!
Hood Release
Lever
See Page 6-7.
Engine Oil
See Page 6-9.
Battery
The Delco
Freedom battery
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11 't- i
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fil I
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Cooling
System
Check and add
coolant only at
the coolant recovery tank.
See Page 6-26.
' Windshield
Washer
Fluid
See Page 6-31.
3
bower
Steering Reservoir
See Page 6-30.
4 Spare Tire
' Pressure
Compact Spare
See Page 6-48.

Cold Tire
Pressure
See Tire Loading
label on the
driver's
door.
See Page 6-44.
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A
AirBag ........................................................ 1-25
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 1-29
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-19
Airconditioning ................................................. 3-5
FanLever .................................................... 3-5
FunctionLever ................................................ 3-5
Maintenance ................................................. 6-42
Rear ......................................................... 3-6
Refrigerant Capacity ........................................... 6-75
Temperature Lever ............................................. 3-5
All-Wheel Drive ........................................... 2-26, 6-24
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program ............................... 8-3
Antenna, Fixed Mast ........................................... 3-25
Anti-lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-54
MaterialsChart ............................................... 6-62
Ashtrays ....................................................... 2-48
Assist Handles .................................................. 2-49
Audiosystems ................................................... 3-8
AM Radio .................................................... 3-9
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ................ 3-16
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ............................ 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-20
AM-FM Stereo Audio System ................................... 3-11
Anti-Theft Feature ............................................ 3-23
Cassette Tape Player ........................................... 3-15
CompactDiscCare ............................................ 3-25
Automatic Transmission .......................................... 2-17
Fluid ....................................................... 6-20
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-25
Rear ........................................................ 6-24
..... . . 6-35 Battery ...............
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau
Brakes Mediation
.................................................... 8-3
Adjustment .................................................. 6-34
Anti-lock .................................................... 4-6
Fluid ....................................................... 6-33
Hydro-Boost System (Hydraulic Pump) ........................... 6-35
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-32
Parking ..................................................... 2-20
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-34
RearDrum ................................................... 6-34
Replacingparts ............................................... 6-35
SystemWarningLight ......................................... 2-55
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