1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER steering

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement.
Refer to the
appropriate GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
90,000 Miles (150 000 kt)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints,
steering linkage and transfer case shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides,
propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at
every oil change (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
(Continued)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0 For Two-.Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service.?
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints,
steering linkage and transfer case shift
linkage,. parking brake cable guides,
propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at
every
oil change (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
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the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should
turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only when
you press the key button.
On
dl vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
/! CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged, Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll, Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park
on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake
only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift
to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed 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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
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 hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
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.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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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
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@
DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze. conforming
to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant’‘
in the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and
refi 11.
Delco Supreme I 1 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017
- 1 qt., or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
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Heating
........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-38
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-50
Horn
......................................... 2-35
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6- 18
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-33
Hood
.......................................... 6-7
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- I I
Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-41
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-47
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-5 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-51
Steering
.................................... 7-51
Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-5 1
Transfer Case ................................ 7-52
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-60
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-59
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key in the Ignition ............................. 2-10
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-48
Key Release Button
.............................
Labels Certificationflire
............................. 4-44
Fuse
....................................... 6-60
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-46
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-57
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Dome
...................................... 2-46
FrontMap
................................... 2-46
Front Reading
........................... 2.45, 2.49
Interior
..................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-29
Lights
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-19,
2-66
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-68. 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-67
Charging System
............................. 2-66
Daytime Running
Lamps Indicator ............... 2-73
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Shift
.................................. 2-20. 2-73
CheckGages ................................ 2-74
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Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2-2 1
Lockoutswitch ................................ 2-34
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-50
Loss
of Control ................................ 4- I3
Lubricants and Fluids ....................... 6.64. 7.53
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-48
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-56
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1.2 . 1-3
Maintenance Record ........................... 7-56
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Trip/Highway ............................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-47
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-5 1
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-56
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-1
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid
..................................... 6-17
Shifting
........................... ..... 2-19
Starting Your Engine
.............. ... 2-14
Methanol
...................................... 6-4 Mirrors
....................................... 2-47
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-48
Inside Day/Night Rearview ..................... 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-47
Visorvanity
................................. 2-59
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-38
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-36
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-54
Neutral Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-17
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-20
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-11
Nightvision ................................... 4-30
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-63
Outside Manual Adjust
........................ 2-47
Odometer
.................................... 2-64
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4-14
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- IO
Oil. Engine ..................................... 6-9
Opener. Garage Door
............................ 2-49
Ordering Owner and Service Publications
............. 8-9
Outside Mirror Convex
..................................... 2-48
Manual
Adjust ............................... 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-47
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-18
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-48
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-11
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-47
Owner Publications
.............................. 8-9
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Park c
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 16
Shifting Into ................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
................................ 2-30
AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
.................................. 2-26, 7-50
Lots
....................................... 2-10
On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-54
over Things That Burn .................. : ....... 2-3 1
Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission ............... 2-3 1
Passing ....................................... 4-11
Payload
........................................ 4-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-5 1
Power
Acces'sory Outlet
............................. 2-59
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
......................... '2-47
Steering
................................... .. 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-33
Powerseat
...................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
..................... 8-9
Parking
Radiator, Adding Coolant
..................... : . 5-17
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-25
Radio Reception ................................ 3- 16
Radios
........................................ 3-5
Rain, Driving
................................... 4-31
.
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Locks
............................. 2-4
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
........................ 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-26
Seats.
........................................ 1-6
Towing
...................................... 5-10
Window Defogger
............................. 3-4
Window Washermiper
........................ 2-39
Rearview Mirror
................................. 2-47
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.......... 6-64, 7-53
Recovery Hooks
................................ 5-34
Recovery Tank, Coolant
..................... 5- 13. 6-24
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 4-43
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-63
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraint Checking
.................................. '. . 1-45 .
Child ....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash .................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-48
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2-17
Manual' Transmission
.......................... 2-20
'Right Front Passenger Position
..................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Canadian
.................................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-34
Rotation, Tires
....................... ......... 6-42
Reverse
9-7