1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA wheel

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
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 retailer’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 an Oldsmobile Service Manual. See “Service
and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front- Wheel-Drive
Ax . Boot and Seal 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. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
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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Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leakinp.
Transfer Case (All-Wht 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.
Brake System Inspection
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.
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.
105 15 15)
or equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges,
Fuel
Filler Door and
Endgate Hinges,
and Rear
Folding Seat
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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1 Section 9 Index
.
Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-43
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 14
AirBag
....................................... 1-16
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-2 1
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-19
How it Works ................................ 1 . 18
Location
.................................... 1-18
Readiness Light
......................... I . 17. 2-5 1
Servicing ................................... 1-2 1
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-19
What
You See After it Inflates ................... 1-20
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1 . 19
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Refrigerants
................................. 6-58
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2.17. 6.17
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-49
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-15
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.54. 4.6
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Materials
.................................... 6-5 I
Add-on Equipment ............................. 4-43 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-6
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-38
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
........... : ................ 2-16
Automatic Transmission Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Front
....................................... 6-18
Rear
....................................... 6-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-41
Axle
Battery ......................................
6-30
ChargeLight ................................ 2-51
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-6
Warnings ................................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
BrakeFluid
.................................... 6-25
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-17
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Brakes Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-29
Trailer
...................................... 4-47
Wear
....................................... 6-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-53
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-4 1
Braking ........................................ 4-5
In Emergencies ................................ 4-8
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-32
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-30
Lapacities and Specifications
............... 6.57. 6.58
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2-7.2.21.4.40. 4.48
Cargocover
................................... 2-39
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-39
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-6
Care
.................................. 3-14, 7-39
Center Seat Positions
............................ 1-36
Certification/Tire Label
.......................... 4-4 I
Chains
Safety
...................................... 4-47
Tire
........................................ 6-43
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-20
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-S 1
Check Gages Light .............................. 2-59
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-42
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-50
Child Restraints
................................ 1-32
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-34
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position ........... 1-36
TopStrap
................................... 1-33
Where to
Put ................................ 1-32
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-41
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-53
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-13
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-49
Fabric
...................................... 6-45
Glass ....................................... 6-47
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-44
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-46
Leather
..................................... 6-46
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-48
Stains
...................................... 6-45
Tires
....................................... 6-49
Vinyl ....................................... 6-46
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-49
Windshield. Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-47
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Clock
. Setting ................................... 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
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Ordering Publications ............................ 8-9
Outside Mirrors
................................ 2-34
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
Overhead Console .............................. 2-35
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 1
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-39
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-50
Park
......................................... 2-14
Shifting Into
................................. 2- 18
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-20
AtNight
..................................... 2-9
Brake
...................................... 2-17
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
On Hills with
a Trailer ......................... 4-50
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-20
Passing
....................................... 4-11
Payload
....................................... 4-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
Power
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-43
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-34
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-23
Windows
................................... 2-22
Parking
Lots
........................................ 2-9
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Steering
..................................... 4-8 PowerSeat
..................................... 1-1
Pregnancy.
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-22
Problems on the Road
............................
Radiator. Adding Coolant ....................... 5-17
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-23
Radio Reception
................................ 3-13
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving
.................................. 4-29
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-4
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-26
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-23
Seats
........................................ 1-4
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Window WasherIWiper
........................ 2-27
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-33
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-2
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.......... 6-58. 7-45
Recovery Hooks
................................ 5-30
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-13
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-56
Parts ....................................... 6-57
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
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Steering ....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-42
In Emergencies
................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-23
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-34
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Storing
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-28
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-29
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-42
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-37
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 16
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-49
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-33
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 14
Temperature Display ............................ 2-36
Theft
.......................................... 2-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature.
CD Player ................ 3- 11
Thermostat .................................... 6- 23
Third Gear
.................................... 2- 16
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-23
Time. Setting
................................... 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-43
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-40 Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-20
Cleaning .................................... 6-49
Inflation
............................... 6.38. 7.39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Pressure
............................... 6.38. 7.39
Temperature
................................. 6-42
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-41
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
TorqueLock
................................... 2-19
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5.27. 6.57
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-43
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-47
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-50
Driving
with a Trailer .......................... 4-48
Hitches
..................................... 4-46
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-50
Safety Chains
................................ 4-47
Tongueweight
............................... 4-46
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-46
Towing
..................................... 4-43
Turnsignals
................................. 4-49
Weight
..................................... 4-45
Wiring Harness ............................... 4-52
TopStrap
..................................... 1-33
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-51
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Transfercase .................................. 6-17
Transmission Fluid
.............................. 6- 14
Transmission. Shifting
........................... 2- 14
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-5
Trip
Computer
................................... 2-37
Odometer
................................... 2-49
Trip. Before Leaving ............................ 4-34
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.................... 2-24
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-49
Underbody Maintenance
................... 6.50. 7.42
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-33
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-43
. US/MET Button ................................ 2-35
Vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacemen!
............ 6-34
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-58
Identification Number
......................... 6-52
Loading
.................................... 4-41
Storage
..................................... 6-30 Ventilation
System
............................... 3-3
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-42
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-52
warning Devices
............................... 5-1
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-50
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-47
Nut Torque ............................. 5-27. 6-57
Replacement
................................. 6-42
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42
Windows
..................................... 2-22
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-26
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-39
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-26
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-35
Winter Driving
................................. 4-37
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-6
Fuses ....................................... 6-53
Rear
....................................... 2-27
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-53
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