1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU steering

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Yhen you open the hood, you’ll see:
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap
D. Engine Oil Dipstick
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir
F. Air Cleaner
G. Battery
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your pressure cap is an 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM
cap is recommended.
Thermostat Power Steering Fluid
Engine coolant temperature
is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When
you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise.
A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
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When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the
FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use
a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap labeled
WASHER
FLUID ONLY.
Add washer fluid until the
tank is
full.
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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 steenng
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 damaged 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.
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. The
parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. 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.
I USAGE
I Engine Oil
I Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
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 use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Power Steering
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
System Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent). ~ ~~~~~
Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
1
Key Lock
Cylinders Multi-Pu ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM
Washer Solvent Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Assembly, Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
Pivots, Spring or lubricant meeting requirements
Anchor and of NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
Release Pawl
GC-LB.
Hood and Door Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Hinges Superlube
% (GM Part No.
1234624 1 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Conditioning Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent). I
I
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of y\
our vehicle can be purchased by filling OL
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.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about tht
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: $10.00
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps
.................................... 2-36
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-29
High& ow Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
HOITI
......................................... 2-28
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 13
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
Illuminated EntryLExit
........................... 2-39
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-40
Brakesystem
................................ 7-41
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-41
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-41
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Inspections
.................................... 7-41 Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-48
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Cluster
..................................... 2-50
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Intensity Control
............................. 2-38
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-41
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-38
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Battery Replacement
........................... 2-8
Operation
.................................... 2-7
Synchronization
............................... 6-9
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 6-53
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Exterior
.................................... 2-36
Interior
..................................... 2-38
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Lamps
........................................ 2-36
Fog
........................................ 2-38
MirrorReading
............................... 2-39
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Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-20
New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2- 13
Night Vision
................................... 4-15
Odometer
.................................... 2-51
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-51
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-60
Outside Mirror
................................. 2-40
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-37
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 11
Paint
Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-51
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-25
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-40
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-25
WithaTrailer ................................ 4-39
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-2 1
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Passing with a Trailer
............................ 4-37
Parking Passlock”
.................................... 2-12
Passlock” Warning Light
........................ 2-61
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-41
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-46
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-41
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-22
Windows
................................... 2-27
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-2
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Radiator
..................................... 5-14
Radio Reception
................................ 3-22
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4-16
Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-27
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-40
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-40
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-28
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