1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO steering

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical infc lation about your
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and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Service
Fuel
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil Engine Cover
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
All-Wheel Drive
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
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Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Tires
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you open the hood, this is what you will see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location
B. Coolant Fill Location
C. Oil Dipstick Location
D. Transmission DipsticWill Location
E. Air Cleaner
F. hngine Oil b111 Location
G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I. Battery
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power Steering Fluid
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap
is recommended.
Thermostat
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 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How To Check Power Steering Fluid
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
I Open the cap labeled
WASHER FLUID ONLY.
Add washer fluid until the
tank is full,
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FuseKircuit Breaker Usage
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L, M 1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear A/C
Relay Coil, Front Cont. Temp. Door
Motor,
HI Blower Relay, Defogger
Timer Coil
Cigar Lighter, Door Lock Switches,
Dutch Door Release Module
Cluster Illum, HVAC Controls, Chime
Module, Radio Illumination, Rear Heat
Switch Illumination, Rear
Wiper/Washer Switch Illumination,
Rear Liftgate Switch Illumination,
Remote Cassette Illumination, O/H
Console
DRL Lamps
Front Turn Signals, Rear Turn Signals,
Trailer Turn Signals, Back-up Lamps,
BTSI Solenoid
Radio: ATC (Standby), 2000 Series
(Main Feed), Rear Seat Audio Controls 19
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FuseKircuit
Breaker Usage
18 VCM-Ign 3, VCM-Brake, LCWAL,
Cruise Stepper Motor Signal
Radio: ATC (Main Feed),
2000 Series
(Standby)
PRNDL/ Odometer, TCC Enable and
PWM Solenoid, Shift A and Shift B
Solenoids, 3-2 Downshift Solenoid
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B Not Used
Security/Steering Module
Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
Not Used (Circuit Breaker) Power Door
Lock
Relay, 6-way Power Seat, Remote
Control Door Lock Receiver, Dutch
Door Module, Dutch Door Release
(Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
UPFIT-BATT Upfitter Battery Power Stud, Trailer
UPFIT-ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay
Wiring
Harness
Spare
Fuse Puller*
Spare
Spare
ECM-B
HORN
A/C COMP
RR DEFOG
ENG-I
Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
IGN-E
ECM-I
Not used
LIGHTING
Not used
Not used Fuel Pump Relay and Motor, VCM,
Oil Pressure Switch/Sender
Horn Relay and Horn
A/C Enable Relay and Compressor
Heater-A/C Control Selector Switch,
Rear Window Defogger
Oxygen Sensors, Camshaft Position
Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor,
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge
Solenoid, Linear EGR Valve
Solenoid, VCM EGR HI BATT
IGN A
IGN B
ABS
NC
RR HTRIAC
Spare A/C
Enable Relay Coil
Fuel Injectors
1-6, Crankshaft
Position Sensor, VCM, Coil Driver
Module (EST)
Park Lamps Fuse, DRL Fuse,
Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch
SteeringBecurity Fuse, Courtesy
Fuse, ACSY CB, Stop/Hazard Fuse,
Auxiliary Power Fuse, Cigar Lighter
Fuse, Radio Battery Fuse
Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch
Electronic Brake Control Module Blower Motor Resistor, Blower
Relay
Auxiliary Heater NC Relay
Not used
*A fuse puller is included
in the underhood electrical
center. You will also find spare fuses.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services’’ and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following.
Footnotes
The U.S. Envlronmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will
not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
# Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and kingpin
bushings, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, and brake pedal springs.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” in Part
C of this schedule.
** Drive axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
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Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving
in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
-- Check fluid level and add
fluid as needed at every oil change. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty use.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at
150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after
150,000 miles (240 000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will
not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
## Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and
kingpin bushings, steering linkage and transfer case
shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, and brake
pedal springs.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections”
in Part C of this schedule.
#’* Drive axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
0 Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine
oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid
level and add fluid as needed.
fluid as needed at every engine oil change.
0 Standard Differential -- Check fluid level and add
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