1994 CHEVROLET S10 steering

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First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
“R’ (Reverse) and a
forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between First or \
Second gear and Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is
in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few .tries,
you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use your recovery hooks, if your
vehicle has them.
If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
If you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, your vehicle may be
equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front
of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and
need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
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I
Section
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle . This part
begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows ho\
w to check important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information
about your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ................................................... 6-2
Fuel
..................................................... 6-3
Engineoil
.............................................. 6-9
Aircleaner
............................................ 6-14
Automatic Transmission Fluid
............................. 6-15
Manual Transmission Fluid
............................... 6-18
Hydraulic Clutch
........................................ 6-20
RearAxle
............................................. 6-20
Transfer Case
.......................................... 6-21
FrontAxle
............................................. 6-22
Power Steering Fluid
.................................... 6-26
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................. 6-28
Checking Things Under the Hood
.............................. 6-6
Engine Coolant
......................................... 6-23
Brake Master Cylinder
................................... 6-29
Replacing Brake System Parts
................................ 6-32
Bulb Replacement
......................................... 6-33
Battery
.................................................. 6-32
Vehiclestorage
........................................... 6-32
Other Maintenance Items
.................................... 6-39
Loading Your Vehicle
...................................... 6-45
Tires
.................................................... 6-51
Appearancecare
.......................................... 6-59
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.......................... 6-68
Service Parts Identification Label
............................. 6-70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.................................. 6-70
Capacities and Specifications Charts
........................... 6-73
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Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the
radiator
until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE:
Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power
steering fluid. The power steering cap is close
to the fan and
other moving parts.
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fluid level on the
dipstick. cap
the
0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the “HOT”
mark.
When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the
“FULL COLD” mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper\

fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate the
fittings and what type
of lubricant to use.
Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive)
If your vehicle is two-wheel drive, it has wheel bearings that must be
cleaned and repacked.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often this must be
done.
Single Belt Accessory Drive
Your new vehicle uses a serpentine belt that is lighter, and more durable
than systc
.s with several belts.
The belt runs over or around the pulleys on the engine. A tensioner is used
to keep the belt tight at all times. The tensioner also makes replacing the
belt easier if you need to replace the belt, be sure
to get the correct
replacement belt. Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this.
The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on your vehicle will show y\
ou how
to route the belt your vehicle uses.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly.
Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike
the windshield.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in this section. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be \
replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
1. ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE* - ALWAYS USE
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.
2. CHASSIS LUBRICATION - Lubricate the front suspension, ball
joint, steering linkage, and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake\

cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs,
and clutch pedal springs at the intervals specified on the proper
maintenance schedule, or at every engine oil change, whichever comes
first
.
Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F
(-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before
lubricating them or they could be damaged.
Also, be sure
to check all the vehicle fluid levels at this time.
3.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE* - Drain, flush and refill the
system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to “\
GM
Specification 6038-M” (4.3L engine) or “GM Specification 6043-M”
(2.2L engine). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for the proper coolant
and mixture to use in your vehicle.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, \
swollen, or
deteriorated. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the radiator neck. To ensure proper operation,
pressure test the radiator and cap.
4. AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT* - Replace at
specified intervals. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving conditions.
5. FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK (%WHEEL DRIVE
ONLY) - Clean and repack the front wheel bearings at each brake
relining, or at the specified interval, whichever comes first.
*An Emission Control Service
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LOCK in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
0 With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only wnen you’re in
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.
when the gear shift is in “P’ (Park).
“R’ (Reverse).
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
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.
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: webbjng, 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 including the
tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points. Lubricate the body hood, fuel door
and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interio\
r 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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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.
Lu‘ ~ kate 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 (four-wheel drive) Inspection? - Every 12 months or at
oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant
when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case
for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.
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?A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.