1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE steering

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
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. to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
A LAUTIO,.
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:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
7-43

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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 Corvette 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.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
7-44

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual
Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Synthetic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345866 or
12345867 or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid SAE
5W-30 (GM Part No. 1052931 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
USAGE
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip
Differential)
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or
GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB or
GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) and
4 ounces
(1 18 ml)
of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle” in the Index.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
eauivalent.
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Release
...................................... 6-7
Checking Things
Under
......................... 6-7
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- 16
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections
.................................... 7-44
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-44
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-45
Tire
........................................ 7-44
Wheel
....................................... 7-44
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-70
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Cluster ..................................... 2-72
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Brakesystem
................................ 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-44
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-41
Key Release Button
............................. 2-17
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
....................................... 4-28
Certification
................................. 4-28
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-63
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Courtesy
.................................... 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4'
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-18, 2-76
. ASR Active ............................. 2-8 1 , 4-8
ASROff
.................................... 2-81
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-80, 4-8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-76
DoorAjar
................................... 2-94
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-83, 6-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-80, 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-79, 4-6
CheckGauges
............................... 2-93
LowOil
.................................... 2-88

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Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-79
Passive Keyless Entry
......................... 2-92
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6. 2.75
Service ASR
............................. 2-80, 4-9
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-86
ServiceLTPWS
.............................. 2-85
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-92
System Problems
............................. 2-93
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Cylinders
................................... 7-41
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-41
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-43
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-83, 6-27
Low Oil Light
................................. 2-88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .................. 2-83
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-46
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-4 1
Security
.................................... 2-93
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Triphlighway Intervals
................ 7.5. 7.28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-40
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-46
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-4
Short TripKity Intervals
. .................. 7.4. 7.6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-61
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-86
Manual
Climate Control System
......................... 3-1
Frontseat
.................................... 1-1
Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2.24
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-21
Transmission. 'Shifting
......................... 2-24
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
MapLamps ................................... 2-45
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
. : ..................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-46
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-51
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
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Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-74
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
One to Four Light
.................. ; ............ 2-25
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-40
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 11
....... 6-61
......... 2-21
....... 2-29
..... 2-31
Paint
Spotting. Chemical
. . .......
Park
Automatic Transmission
. .......
Shifting Into .....................
Shifting Out of ......................
Parking
AtNight
.................................. 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-28
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-32
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-3 1
Parking Brake Indicator Light ..................... 2-79
Parking Brake Mechanism Check
.................. 7-43
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-23
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passive Keyless Entry Light
...................... 2-92
Passive Keyless Entry System
...................... 2-4
Pass-Key@
..................................... 2- 14
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Plug. Accessory
................................ 2-52
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirrors
........................ 2-46
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Windows
................................... 2-34
Power Antenna Service
........................... 7-40
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-23
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
............... .. ... 8-10
Power
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
.............. 2-19
Radio Reception
................................ 3-18
Radios
....................................... 3-10
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4-16
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-24
Axle Service
................................. 7-45
Cargo Compartment Lamp Bulb Replacement
...... 6-44
Storage
..................................... 2-49
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
............. 6-42
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-46
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-3

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ASR Light
.............................. 2-80, 4-9
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 11
Manuals, Ordering ............................ 8- 1 1
Publications, Ordering ......................... 8-10
Ride Control Light ............................ 2-92
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-10
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette .......... 1-22
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
IntoPark
.................................... 2-29
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-39
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-86
LTPWSLight
................................ 2-85
Parts Identification Label
.............. ..... 6-63
Shifting
.................................. 2-21, 2-24
Outofpark
.................................. 2-31
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-36
Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-24
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3- 18
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-38
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-56
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-74
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-74
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Springs, Fiberglass
.............................. 6-6 1
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Speedometer
................................... 2-74
Sportseat
...................................... 1-3 Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-54
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-42
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-18
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Lock Check .......................... 7-43
in Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-35
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-47
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck. If You Are
............................... 5-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-39
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-51
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. x
System Controls. Climate Control System .......... 3-1. 3-4
System Problems Light
.......................... 2-93
Tachometer
................................ 2-74
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-19
Temperature Control
......................... 3-1 . 3-4
Theft
......................................... 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2-13
Thermostat
.................................... 6-29
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-24
TiltSteeringWheel
............................. 2-35
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
........................ 6-42
Time. Setting the
............................... 3-10
9-10