1997 GMC SIERRA power steering

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 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 and Suspension 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.
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.
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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
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
’*
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.
~
50150 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench’ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
~
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
(5-Speed with
Low Gear,
RPO
MW3)
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
10500 17
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Gear Oil
Castrol syntorq’
LT or equivalent
SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil.
(GM
Part NO. 12346190 - 1 st.),
7-51
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Methanol ...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-48
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-51
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-48
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-48
Manual
..................................... 2-51
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-5 1
MMT ......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
................................. vi
MountainRoads ................................ 4-35
New Vehicle Break-In
.......................... 2- IO
Nightvision ................................... 4-28
Noise Control System
........................... 6- 14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-77
Odometer
.................................... 2-65
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-65
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- 14
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- I 1
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-15
Opener. Garage Door
............................ 2-52
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 I
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-45
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 8- I I. 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-67
Park. Shifting Into
.............................. 2-28
Park. Shifting Out of
............................ 2-30
Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-10 Brake
...................................... 2-27
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-48
Lots
....................................... 2-10
Over Things That Burn
........................
Passenger Position .............................. 1-23
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-49
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-61
DoorLocks
................................... 2-6
Driver’sSeat
................................. 1-3
Option Fuses ................................ 6-70
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-51
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering
Fluid ................................ 6-33
Take-0
ff .................................... 4-59
Winches
.................................... 4-59
Windows ................................... 2-33
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-22
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
PTO ......................................... 4-59
Publications, Service and Owner
.............. 8- 1 1, 8- 12
Radiator ..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-32
Radio Reception ................................ 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain, Driving
In ................................ 4-29
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-46
9-7
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Safety Defects. Reporting ........................ 8- 10
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback. Latches
................................ 1-6
Seatbacks. Reclining
............................. 1-4
Seats
EasyEntry
................................... 1-7
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power Driver’s
................................ 1-3
Power Lumbar Control
.......................... 1-4
Rear
.................................... 1.8. 1.9
Restraint Systems
.............................. I . 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
. . 1.48. 1.50. 1.52. 1.54. 1-57
Securing a Child Restraint
in the
Right Front Seat Position
.................. 1.54. 1-57
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 8- 1 1. 8. 12
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-73
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 8- 11. 8. 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-69
Publications. Ordering
.................... 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .............. 8- 1 1. 8- 12
Service Publications
........................ 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-30
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-66
Shift Lever .......................... 2.15.2.19. 2.20
Shift Light
............................... 2.22. 2.76
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................ 2-28
...
Shiftspeeds ................................... 2-21 Shifting.
Manual Transmission
............... 2- 19. 2-20
Shifting Out of Park
(P) .......................... 2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-16
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-45
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-37
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-76
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-76
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-65
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-61
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-44
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-13
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering
....................................... 4-9
In Emergencies ............................... 4-10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Variable Effort
................................ 4-9
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-36
Step-BumperPad
............................... 4-61
StorageAreas
.................................. 2-52
Storage. Overhead
.............................. 2-52
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-39
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-34
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-61
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-54
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-23
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
SIR .......................................... 1-23
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