1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power

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 with engine
oil.
Also lubricate the tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate
mounted spare tire carrier (if equipped). Lubricate the body hood,
fuel door
and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box
and console doors, and any folding seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to
a corrosive environment.
Periodic Maintenance Inspections - Listed below are inspections and
services which should be performed at least twice
a year (for instance each
spring or 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 - On gasoline engines, lubricate the pivot at
the
TBI throttle lever stud with engine oil. 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 including the
three-way catalytic converter. 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.
Drive Axle Service? - Check readfront axle tluid 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 lubricant
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 heavy-duty or off-road use.
?A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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Recommended FIuids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may
be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil - Gasoline
Engines
Engine Oil
- Diesel Engines
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Brake Systems Parking Brake Cables
Power Steering System Automatic Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy
Conserving
I1 oils of the recommended
viscosity. The
“SH” designation may be
shown alone or
in combination with
others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH, SG,
CD,”“SG/CD,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
API service CF4SH. The “CF4SH”
designation may be shown alone or
in
combination with others, such as
“CF-4/SG,” “CE/SH” or “CE/SG,” etc.
The designation may also be listed
in
reverse order, such as “SH/CF-4.” To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Mixture
of water and a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
conforming to “GM Specification
6038-M” (GM Part
No. 1052753), or
approved recycled coolant conforming to
“GM Specification 6038-M” with a
complete coolant flush and refill.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No.
12345347 or equivalent).
Delco Supreme
11 @ brake fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3
brake fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM
Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 10500 17 or equivalent) conforming
to “GM Specification
99850 10.”
DEXRON~ TTI or DEXRON~ IIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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FanNoise ...................................................... 5-24
Filter Replacement Chart .......................................... 6-83
Finish Care
........................................................ 6-69
Damage
..................................................... 6-76
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-28
Brake
....................................................... 6-44
Capacities ................................................... 6-82
Coolant
..................................................... 5-11
FrontAxle ................................................... 6-35
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-33
Leakcheck .................................................. 6-48
ManualTransmission
.......................................... 6-31
Power Steering
............................................... 6-40
Radiator
..................................................... 5-16
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-34
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-33, 6-34
Windshield Washer
....................................... 2-41, 6-42
Four-wheel Drive
.......................................... 2-32, 6-34
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-33, 6-34
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-35
Fuel
........................................................... 6-4
FillingYourTank ............................................. 6-12
Foreign Countries
............................................. 6-12
Gage
....................................................... 2-74
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ........................................ 6-5
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-82
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-56, 6-85
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-57
Headlights
................................................... 6-56
Power Windows
and Other Power Options ......................... 6-57
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-57
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 6-56
Fluid
G
Gages ......................................................... 2-74
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-75
FuelGage
................................................... 2-74
Odometer
................................................... 2-65
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-76
Speedometer
................................................. 2-67
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-66
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-65
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-77
GloveBox
..................................................... 2-56
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Odometer ...................................................... 2-65
Off-Road Driving (See "Driving")
Oil
...................................................... 6-16.6-22
Additives
............................................... 6-21, 6-26
Off-Road Recovery
........................................... 4-23
Disposal
of Used ......................................... 6-2 I, 6-26
Pressure Gage
................................................ 2-76
ToCheck
............................................... 6-16.6-22
What Kind to
Use ........................................ 6-17. 6-24
Whe~ltoAdd ............................................ 6-16, 6-23
Whentochange
......................................... 6-21. 6-26
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-22
Parking Over Things That Burn
......................................... 2-27
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
....................... 2-27 . 4-52
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.............................. 2-30
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................... 7-18
Steering
...................................................... 4-7
Steering Fluid
................................................ 6-40
Winches
..................................................... 4-64
Product Service Publications ........................................ 8-7
Parkin,o Brake
................................................... 2-26
Passin! Other Vehicles
............................................. 4-9
Power DoorLocks
.................................................. 2-15
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-39
Radio (see "Audio Systems")
RearWindowDefogger
........................................... 3-11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................................ 7-25
Recovery Hooks
................................................. 5-32
Replacement Parts ............................................... 6-81
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................... 8-5
Road Signs ...................................................... 4-2
Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5
RockingYourVehicle ............................................ 5-40
Safety Belts
..................................................
Adults ......................................................
Center Passenger Position .......................................
Cleaning ....................................................
Checking Restraint System ......................................
Child Restraints ...............................................
Children ....................................................
DriverPosition ...............................................
1-13
1-18
1-27
6-73 1-43
1-33
1-31
1-19
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Safety Belts (continued)
Extender
.................................................... 1-42
Lapshoulder ................................................. 1-29
Larger Children
............................................... 1-40
Properwear ................................................. 1-18
Questions
& Answers .......................................... 1-17
RearSeat
.................................................... 1-28
ReminderLight
............................................... 1-18
Replacing After a Crash
........................................ 1-43
RightFrontPassenger
.......................................... 1-26
Small Children and Babies
...................................... 1-31
Use During Pregnancy ......................................... 1-26
Safety Chains
................................................... 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols
........................................ vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................................ 747-1 8
Seats
........................................................... 1-2
Controls
...................................................... 1-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................................ 1-6
ManualFront
.................................................. 1-2
PowerDriver’s
................................................ 1-3
RearFolding .................................................. 1-8
Reclining
..................................................... 1-5
Removable
.................................................. 1-10
SeatbackLatches ............................................... 1-5
Secondary Air Injection (AIR System) ............................... 6-59
Service Do-It-Yourself
................................................ 6-3
Parts Identification Label
....................................... 6-80
Publications
................................................... 8-7
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations
..................... 6-83
Service Engine Soon Light
................................... 2-7 1, 6-59
Service Station Checks
............................................ 7-29
Shift Indicator Light ......................................... 2-25, 2-72
Shifting Into Park
................................................ 2-28
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....................................... 6-47
SpareTire
...................................................... 5-26
Removal
.................................................... 5-26
Storage
..................................................... 5-37
Specification Charts
.............................................. 6-81
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-65
Starting your Engine
........................................ 2-13, 2-16
Steering ........................................................ 4-7
ColumnShiftLever
............................................ 2-28
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-56
Other ....................................................... 2-63
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-53
WhyTheyWork
.............................................. 1-14
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