Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service  department  or 
other  qualified  service center do these  jobs. Make  sure any 
Listed below  are  inspections  and  services which should be  necessary repairs  are completed  at once. 
performed  at least twice  a year  (for  instance,  each  spring and 
Restraint  Systems 
Steering,  Suspension 
and  Front-Wheel- 
Drive  Axle Boot  and 
Seal  Inspection 
Exhaust  System 
Inspection 
Throttle  Linkage 
Inspection 
Brake  System  Inspection 
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE 
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Now and then,  make  sure all your belts, buckles,  latch plates,  retractors,  anchorages  and 
reminder  systems are working properly. Look  for any loose  parts or damage. 
If you  see anything 
that  might keep 
a restraint  system from doing its job, have  it repaired. 
Inspect  the  front  and  rear  suspension 
and steering system  for damaged, loose or missing  parts, 
signs  of wear,  or  lack of lubrication.  Inspect  the power  steering lines  and hoses for proper 
hookup,  binding, leaks,  cracks, chafing,  etc. Clean  and  then  inspect  the  drive axle boot seals for 
damage,  tears  or leakage. Replace seals  if necessary. 
Inspect  the complete  exhaust  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 connections,  or 
other  conditions  which  could cause  a  heat  build-up  in the  floor  pan  or  could let exhaust  fumes 
into  the  vehicle. See 
Engine Exhaust in the Index. 
Inspect  the  throttle  linkage for interference  or binding,  and for damaged  or missing  parts. 
Replace  parts as needed. 
Inspect  the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses  for proper  hook-up,  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  brake  fluid  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,  something  may be wrong with  the 
brake  system. See  the 
Index under Brake  System  Warning  Light. If your anti-lock brake  system 
warning  light stays  on  or comes  on, something  may be wrong  with the anti-lock brake  system. 
See  the 
Index under Anti-Lock  Brake  System Wawing Light. 
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