1997 GMC JIMMY clutch

At Least Twice a Year 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.
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 c.)pened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for ~vear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield.
Also see "Wiper Blades.
Cleaning"
in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
"Manual Transmission"
in the Index. Check for leaks.
A fluid loss ITI~~ indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
"Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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 body door and fuel door hinges, rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including the
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication
may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
t (rlove box, console doors and the body hood and any
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Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
-- - !
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
nlove suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below. Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
Check
(Automatic Transmission)
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking
B~-ake"
in the Index if necessary) and the regular lmke.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal. and be
ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it skirts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles. 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.
On lnanual transmission vehicles, put the
shift lcvcr
in NEUTRAL (N), push the cl~ltch down half\1;ay
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch
is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn.1
pushed all the way down. your vehicle needs service.
I A CAUTI-N:
- --
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 yo~l have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level s~~ri-~xe,
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 thc 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
ntxds service.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name.
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
ine Oil
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
LIS~ only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL"
coolant. See "Engine Coolant.'
in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
FI,UID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent
with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
1 I @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 01-
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,
I0500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
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USAGE
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front
and Rear
Axle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Synchromesh Transmission
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
I% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 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 80W-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
DEXR0N'-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer
Solvent
(GM Part No. 105 15 15 j
or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
OF 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
01- GC-LB.
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Clock . Setting ................................... 3-6
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6- 19
Comfort Controls ................................ 3- I
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-2 I
Compact Spare Tire 3-33
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant ................................... 5- 14.6-23
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2- I7
Cruise Control ................................. 2-42
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procecture .................... 8-2
.. .............................
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Damage
. Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............ 2-80
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ................... X- IO. 8- 1 1
Defensive Driving ............................... 3-2
Defogging ..................................... 3-5
Defrosting ..................................... 3-5
Dimensions . Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dome Latmps
.................................. - 3-48
Door
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage ..................................... 2-56
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-36 Drive
Axlc Service ... ........................ 7-51
Driver Position
.................................
City ........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Guidelines
.................................. 4-14
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-39
Night
...................................... 4-28
Ofl-Road ................................... 4-15
On Curves ................................... 4-9
Rainy Conditions
............................. 3-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions ...................... 3-37
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4-31
Wintet-
...................................... 4-37
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-50
Driving On Grades Whilc Towing :I Trailer ........... 3-52
Drunken Driving ................................ 3-3
F~KWLI~ .................................... 4-33
Wet Roads .................................. 1-29
Easy Entry scat ................................ 1-7
Electrical Equipmcnt
. Addin2 ................ 3-20, 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Elnergency Releasc
........................... 2-11
EIldgate ....................................... 2-9
M;tIlLlal Rclc~~e
.............................. 2- IO
Re111ote Release .............................. 2-11
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Garage Door Opener ............................ 2-5 1
GasCap ....................................... 6-5
Gate Ajar Light ................................ 2-81
GAWR ....................................... 4-43
Gear Positions
................................. 2- 18
GIov~ BOX .................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-43
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en Franqais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-33
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-39
On Reminder
................................ 2-46
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating ........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-48
Horn
......................................... 2-37
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6- I9
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-3 I
Hood .......................................... 6-6
Check
...................................... 7-47 Ignition
Positions ..............................
Brake System ................................
Suspension .................................. 7-50
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-50
Transfer Case
................................ 7-51
Instrurnent Panel
............................... 2-67
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Cluster ..................................... 2-69
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
Exhallst
Systems
............................. 7-50
Steering
.................................... 7-50
F~seBlock
.................................. 6-59
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-26
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key
in the I.ylilion ............................. 2-12
Key Lock Cylinders Service ...................... 7-47
Key Release Burton
............................. 2-15
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-6
Keys .......................................... 2-2
9-5