1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER steering

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfo\
rmed 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 Inspection? - 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. 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 conn\
ections 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 readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (all-wheel drive) Inspection? - 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 and proper
installation.
-F A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected a\
nd
repaired
at once.
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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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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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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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F
FanNoise ...................................................... 5-18
Filter Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-74
Finish
Care
........................................................ 6-59
Damage
..................................................... 6-61
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-20
Brake
....................................................... 6-32
Capacities
................................................... 6-69
CoolantRecovery
............................................. 5-14
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-25
Leak Check
.................................................. 6-36
Powersteering
............................................... 6-30
Radiator
..................................................... 5-15
Rear Axle
................................................... 6-24
RecommendedFluids
.......................................... 7-13
Transfercase
................................................ 6-24
Windshield Washer
............................................ 6-31
FogLamps
..................................................... 2-42
Four-wheel Anti-lock
............................................. 4-7
Frontseats
...................................................... 1-2
Fuel
........................................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................................. 6-5
Gage
....................................................... 2-61
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-4
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-69
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................................ 6-72
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-67
Headlights
................................................... 6-66
Power Windows and Other Power Options
......................... 6-66
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-66
Windshield Wipers
....................... .............. 6-66
Fluid
G
Gages ......................................................... 2-61
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-63
FuelGage
................................................... 2-61
Odometer
................................................... 2-53
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-62
Speedometer
................................................. 2-53
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-53
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-64
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
.......................................... 6-4
Hatch Release Switch ............................................. 2-28
HalogenBulbs
........................................ ....... 6-36

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Lubrication ..................................................... 6-42
Accelerator Control System ..................................... 6-42
Body ....................................................... 6-42
Sliding Door Tracks ........................................... 6-42
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage ........... ............. 6-41
Front Wheel Bearings (Two Wheel Drive) .......................... 6-41
LatchesandHinge ............................................ 6-42
Lock Cylinders ............................................... 6-43
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-24
Transfer Case ................................................ 6-24
Luggagecarrier ................................................. 2-65
Maintenance ...... ................................. 7-2
OtherItems ................................................ 6-41
Periodic Inspections ........................................... 7-12
Record ...................................................... 7-15
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-3, 7-7
Underbody .................................................. 6-61
When Towing a Trailer ......................................... 4-23
Mirrors ....................................... ............. 2-45
Inside .............. ................................ 2-45
Outside ................................................... 2-46
Vanity ...................................................... 2-47
ModelReference .................................................. 111 ...
Odometer ................................................ 2-54
Trip ........................................................ 2-54
Off-RoadRecovery ............................................... 4-9
Oil ............................................................ 6-9
Additives .................................................... 6-14
Disposal of Used .............................................. 6-14
PressureGage ................................................ 2-62
ToCheck .................................................... 6-10
WhatKindtoUse ............................................. 6-11
Whentochange .............................................. 6-14
Owner Checks and Services .................... ............. 7-10
Parking
Brake
....................................................... 2-20
OnHills ..................................................... 4-29
Passing ........................................................ 4-10
Payloadcapacity ................................................ 6-46
Power Over
Things That Burn
......................................... 2-23
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................................... 7-12
Mirrors ..................................................... 2-46
Seat ......................................................... 1-3

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Windows
.................................................... 2-26
Powersteering
................................................... 4-7
Fluid
....................................................... 6-30
Product Service Publications
........................................ 8-7
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-29
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Reading Lights
.................................................. 2-44
RearDefogger
................................................... 3-7
Rear HatcMSplit Panel Doors
....................................... 2-7
RearWiperWasher
.............................................. 2-34
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
................................... 7-13
Reporting Safety Defects
........................................... 8-4
Roadside . 4ssistance ............................................... 8-6
.‘*ocki
.lg Y8 )ur Vehicle ............................................ 5-33
Roof L3n~ole ...... .................................. 2-51
SafetyBelts
.................................................... 1-11
CareOf
..................................................... 6-58
Checking Restraint Systems
..................................... 1-47
Driver Position
............................................... 1-17
Extender
.................................................... 1-46
Lap-ShoulderBelt
............................................ 1-17
LargerChildren
............................................... 1-44
Passenger Positions
....................................... 1-30, 1-34
Proper Wear
................................................. 1-16
Questions and Answers
......................................... 1-15
Replacing After a Crash
........................................ 1-47
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................................... 1-19
Smaller Children and Babies
.................................... 1-36
Use During Pregnancy
......................................... 1-29
WhyTheyWork
.............................................. 1-12
Safety Chains
.................................................... 4-26
SafetyWarnings
................................................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................. 7-3, 7-7
Seats
........................................................... 1-2
Bench
....................................................... 1-5
Controls ...................................................... 1-2
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-10
Rear
......................................................... 1-5
PowerDriver’s ................................................ 1-3
RecliningBucket
............................................... 1-3
Removable
................................................... 1-7
SeatbackLatches
............................................... 1-7
Service
......................................................... 6-2
Do-It-Yourself
................................................ 6-2
Parts Identification Label ....................................... 6-65
Adults
...................................................... 1-16
ReminderLight
............................................... 1-11
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Replacement Part/Filter Recommendations
......................... 6-74
StationsChecks
............................................... 7-16
Servicing Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
....................... 1-29
Shifting Into P (Park)
............................................. 2-21
Shifting Out Of P (Park)
.......................................... 2-22
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....................................... 641
SpareTire ...................................................... 5-32
Specification Charts
.............................................. 6-68
Springs. Fiberglass
............................................... 6-61
Starting Your Engine
................................ ... 2-14
Steering
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Tips
......................................................... 4-8
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-50
Storing the JacMSpare Tire
........................................ 5-31
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-47
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-53
T
Theft .......................................................... 2-11
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-29
TiltWheel
...................................................... 2-29
Tires
.......................................................... 647
Chains
...................................................... 6-54
Changing A Flat
......................................... 5-18. 5-24
Compact Spare
............................................... 5-32
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 649
Loading
..................................................... 6-44
New
........................................................ 6-50
Pressure
..................................................... 6-48
TopStrap
...................................................... 1-38
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................................. 5-7
TowingATrailer
................................................ 4-23
Backingup
.................................................. 4-28
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-51
Following Distance
............................................ 4-28
Making Turns
................................................ 4-28
Turnsignals
................................................. 4-28
Brakes
...................................................... 4-26
WiringHarness
.......................................... 2-66. 6-66
Transfercase
................................................... 6-24
AddFluid
................................................... 6-23
CheckFluid
.................................... .......... 6-20
TorqueLock
................................................. 2-23
Trailer
Trailering Package
............................................... 646
Transmission. Automatic
.......................................... 2-17
Trip Odometer
.................................................. 2-54
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
.................................... 2-30
Lane Change Indicator
.................................... 2-30. 2-61
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