1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER steering

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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. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P).
0 With a manual transaxle, 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 all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It
should only lock when turned to the right.

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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
GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
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.
I
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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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
FLUID/LUBRICANT
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 use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ 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).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address
below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, tncorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner's manual
will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Tme
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover)

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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-78
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-72
Fuel
....................................... 2-78
Speedometer
....................... 2-64.2-65. 2.66
Tachometer
............................. 2.65. 2.67
GAWR
....................................... 4-34
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 19
Gear Positions. Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-23
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-34
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-34
Guide en Frangais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-34
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-42
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-35
OnReminder
................................ 2-42
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Heating
........................................ 3-5 Hitches.
Trailer 4-39
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
..
.................................
Prop ........................................ 6-9
Horn ......................................... 2-32
System Check
................................ 7-42
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-12
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-44
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
Caliper/Knuckle
.............................. 7-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-46
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-46
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-46
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7-46
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-46
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-62
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
................................ 2-64, 2-65
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-39
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-44
Installing the Boot
.............................. 2-52
9-5

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Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-43
Key Release Button
............................. 2-14
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 4-33
Certification
................................. 4-34
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-33
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58
Lamps
........................................ 2-41
Exterior
.................................... 2-41
Fog
........................................ 2-43
FrontReading
................................ 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Map
....................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-42
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights Air Bag Readiness
..... i ................. 1-23. 2-68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.70. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-69
Charging System
............................. 2-69
CheckEngine
................................ 2-73
Enhanced Traction System Active
............ 2.72. 4.9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
..... 2.71. 4.9
CheckGages
................................ 2-77
ETS Active .............................. 2.72. 4.9
ETS Warning
............................ 2.71. 4.9
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-73
Oil Pressure Warning
.......................... 2-76
Passlock
TM Warning ........................... 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.68
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-33
Locks Cylinders
................................... 7-43
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-43
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-5
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-44
Trunk
...................................... 2-10
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-73
Lowering the Convertible Top Manually
............. 2-59
Lowering Your Convertible Top
................... 2-52
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-48
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-43
Maintenance.
NO~Z~I Replacement parts ........... 6-64
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-50
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long TripMighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-46
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-48
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals
........................ 7-5
Up-Shift
............................... 2.25. 2.77

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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-43
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-73
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-47
Manual Transaxle Check
...................................... 7-42
Fluid
....................................... 6-22
Gear Positions
............................... 2-23
Operation
................................... 2-23
Shifting
..................................... 2-23
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-14
Methanol
...................................... 6-5
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-48
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-47
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-47
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-33
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-20
Neutral. Manual Transaxle
........................ 2-24
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-12
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-66
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-66
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-76
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-22 Overheating Engine
............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-41
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-56
Park
Automatic -:ansaxle
.......................... 2-19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-29
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-45
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-30
With a Trailer
................................ 4-42
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-29
Passenger Position
.................... 1-22. 1-28. 1-33
Passing
....................................... 4-13
With a Trailer ................................ 4-40
Passlock
” .................................... 2-11
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-46
Power
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-59
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-47
Steering
............................... 4.10. 6.29
Windows
................................... 2-32
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-21
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Passlock”
Warning Light
........................ 2-77
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Seats EasyEntry
................................... 1- 6
Manual Front
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-39
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-21. 2-22
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-24
Security System
................................ 2- 11
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-58
Publications, Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8- 12
Publications. Ordering in Canada
................ 8-1 1
Service Publications ............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-55
Shift Lever
............................... 2- 19, 2-23
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-25
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Service ........................................ 6-2 Into
Park (P)
................................. 2-27
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-23
OutofPark
.................................. 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-16
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-34
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-64
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-66
SRS
......................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2-14.2-15. 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4-11
Power
................................. 4-10, 6-29
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-48
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-50
Sunroof
....................................... 2-51
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-22
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-28 ...
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-63
Symbols, Vehicle
................................ vm