1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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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
cme.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a CM service manual. See "Service and Owner
Publications"
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front md rear suspension and steering
system for datna_ced. 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. ctc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle
hoot seals for dm~age. tears or leakage. Replace
seal5
if nccessq'.
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 linkaze 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
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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when necessary.
Check vent hose
at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
nansfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose
at transfer case for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may be required
on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection (Two-Wheel and
Four-wheel Drive)
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.
Brake System Inspection (All-Wheel-Drive)
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. Inspect other brake parts,
including 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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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil 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.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant“ in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 1 1 a Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
lOSOOl7 - 1 quart. or equivalent).
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Manual
Transmission Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Synchromesh Transmission
Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI
# 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.
USAGE
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Transfer Case Shift Lever,
Propeller Shaft
Slip Splines and
Universal Joints
~ ~~~
Clutch Pushrod
to Clutch Fork
Joint
Constant
Velocity
Universal Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer
Solvent (GM Part No. 10515 15)
or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12377985 or,equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and
Door Hinges
Tailgate Mounted Spare
Tire Carrier
(if
equipped), Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points and
Hinges
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant.
Superlube’ (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube
%I (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Weatherstrip
Superlube‘ (GM Part
Squeaks Multi-purpose
lubricant,
Weatherstrip Part
No. 12345579
or equivalent).
Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services’’
or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages.
Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
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Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and
how to report any safety defects.
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8-9 Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Address for Writing to Chevrolet/Geo
Assistance for
Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation
BBB Autoline Information
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Warranty Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service Publications in Canada
How to Order Service Publications
Order
Form for Service Publications
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