1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE transmission

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0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police .or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve. An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.)
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
Your vehicle has an indicator on the engine that lets you
know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be
changed. Check indicator at least twice a year or when
your oil is changed. See “Air Cleaner” in the Index for
more information.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all fuel door, body hood and body door
hinges, rear compartment hinges, tailgate handle pivot
points, latches, locks and folding seat hardware. Part
D
tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
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2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around
the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
Try to start
the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
I
’ A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on
a level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready
to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN position,
but don’t
start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake,
try to move the’ shift lever out of PARK (P) with
normal effort.
If the shift lever moves out of
PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever
is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
- -
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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Lubricants,
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
~~
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
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
~
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
~
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
~~
Automatic
Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
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).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
~~
Transfer Case
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM
Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Propeller Shaft SplineLJniversal
Joint and
Propeller Shaft
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.
105 15 15) or
equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GC-LB.
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Air Bag ...................................... 1-29
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-34
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-32
How it Works
................................ 1-3 1
Location .................................... 1-31
Readiness Light
......................... 1.30. 2.59
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-32
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-33
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-32
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
........ 7-43
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-73
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-57
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.62. 4.6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-24
Appearance Care
............................... 6-5 1
Servicing ................................... 1-34
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-49 Appearance Care
Materials
........................ 6-59
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-43
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-14
Overdrive
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-45
Shifting
..................................... 2-14
Auxiliary Power Outlet
.......................... 2-53
Axle. Front
........................... ......... 6-23
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-17
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-22
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.. ................ 8-7
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-47
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
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.................................. 6-34.
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-3 1
Parking ...................................... 2-21
PedalTravel
.................................. 6-34
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-34
System Warning Light
......................... 2-61
Trailer
...................................... 4-49
Transmission Shift Interlock Check
...... : ........ 7-44
Wear
....................................... 6-33
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
......................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................... 2-9
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-38
BTSICheck
................................... 7-44
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-35
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and
. Specifications ...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.25.4.40, 4.48
Cargo Security Shade
............................ 2-48
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-50
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-42
Cassette Tape Player
.. ' ..................... 3- 12. 3- 14
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-27
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3- 13. 3. 17
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-24
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-36
CertificationEire Label
.......................... 4-41
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-48 Chains. Tire
.................................... 6-51
Changing a Flat Tire
................ .. ............. 5-19
Charging System Warning Light
................... 2-59
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-67
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................................ 1-45
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-46
.Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-48
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-50
Top Strap
.................................... 1-45
WheretoPut
................................ 1-45
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 6-62
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-16
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-57
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass
........................................ 6-55
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
.............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-54
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Special Problems
............................. 6-53
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
........................................ 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-54
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control, Optional
......................... 3-2
Climate Control, Standard
......................... 3-1
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-10
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
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