1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER transmission

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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
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’
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUID/LUBRICANT
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,
10500 17
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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Chassis
Lubrication
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Rear Driveline
Center Spline
and Universal
Joints
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
~~ ~
GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
USAGE
Constant
Velocity
Universal Joint
Clutch Pushrod
to Clutch Fork
Joint
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 or
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent)
or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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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 1998 CHEVROLET
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 1998
GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
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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, Incorporated 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
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Car
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1998 $1 5.00
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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-58
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-28
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-42
Air Bag
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-30
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-28
How it Works
................................ 1-26
Location
.................................... 1-26
Readiness Light
......................... 1.25. 2.69
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-27
What
You See After it Inflates ................... 1-28
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-27
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-7
Refrigerants
................................. 6-65
Alignment
and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-47
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-72, 4-7
Materials
.................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-53
Audio Systems
............................. 3- 1, 3- 10
Automatic Headlamp System
...................... 2-41
Appearancecare
............................... 6-49
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-57 Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid ....................................... 6-15
Operation
................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Shifting
..................................... 2-18
Starting
Your Engine .......................... 2-16
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
....................................... 6-21
Axle
Backglass Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-40
Battery ....................................... 6-32
ChargeLight
................................ 2-69
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement, Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-4
Battery Run-Down Protection
..................... 2-44
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard, Driving In
............................. 4-38
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-29
Brake, Parking
................................. 2-22
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-71
Brakes Adjustment
.................................. 6-32
Anti-Lock
................................... 4-7
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-29
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................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
Trailer
...................................... 4-46
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-41
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
................... ....... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6-33, 6-62
Wear
....................................... 6-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
................. 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2.9.2.27.4.38. 4.45
Cargocover
................................... 2-54
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-55
Center Front Passenger Position
................... 1-30
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-40
Chains Safety
...................................... 4-46
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5 -2 1
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-69
Check
4WD Light .............................. 2-77
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-77
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-56
Child Restraints
................................ 1-42
Center Seat Positions
.......................... 1-50
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-48
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-50
Tire
........................................ 6-48 TopStrap
................................... 1-47
Where Not to Put
............................. 1-50
Where to Put
................................ 1-46
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-59
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-14
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-55
Exterior Lamps and Lenses
..................... 6-54
Glass
....................................... 6-53
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-50
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-52
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-53
Climate Control System
....................... 3-2, 3-3
Clock, Setting
.................................. 3-10
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-30
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside
Mirror .......................... 2-46
Coolant Heater, Engine
.......................... 2-17
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-37
Fabric
...................................... 6-50
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-52
Leather
..................................... 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-51
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-54
Coolant
.................................. 5-14, 6-23
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogging
..................................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-66
DomeLamps
.................................. 2-43
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
Storage
..................................... 2-52
Drive
........................................ 2-20
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Drive Axle Service
.............................. 7-44
Driver Information System
....................... 2-50
DriverPosition
................................. 1-15
Driving City
........................................ 4-31
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-5
Freeway
.................................... 4-32
Guidelines
.................................. 4- 14
Hill and Mountain Roads ....................... 4-34
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-38
Night
...................................... 4-27
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
On Curves
................................... 4-9 Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-28
Snowy and Icy Conditions
...................... 4-36
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4-30
WetRoads
.................................. 4-28
Winter
...................................... 4-36
With a Trailer
................................ 4-47
Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer
........... 4-48
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
Easy Entry Seat ................................ 1-7
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................ 3-28. 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Endgate
....................................... 2-9
Emergency Release
........................... 2-11
ManualRelease
.............................. 2-10
Remote Release
.............................. 2-11
Engine
........................................ 6-9
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-17
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-72
Exhaust
..................................... 2-27
FanNoise
................................... 5-20
Identification
................................ 6-58
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-39
Overheating ................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Starting
..................................... 2-16
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
.................. 6-62
Engine Coolant
................................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-13
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................................... 6-1 1
KindtoUse
................................. 6-12
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-75
Used
....................................... 6-14
When to Change
.............................. 6- 13
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-27
Exit Lighting
.................................. 2-43
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-32
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-21
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter Air
........................................ 6-14
Remote Oil
.................................. 6-14
Finishcare
.................................... 6-54
Finish Damage
................................. 6-56
First Gear Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-20
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-2 1
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-65. 7-45
FogLampSwitch
............................... 2-42
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission
................. 2-21
Four-wheel Drive
......................... 2-29. 6-22
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FrontAxle .................................... 6-23
Front Map Lamps
............................... 2-43
Front Reading Lamps
....................... 2-43. 2-47
.. ...........................
Front Storage Area .............................. 2-53
Front Towing
.................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-36
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling a Portable Container
...................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-78
Fuse Block
Engine Compartment
.......................... 6-62
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-60
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-72
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-75
Fuel
....................................... 2-78
GasCap
....................................... 6-5
Gate Ajar Light
................................ 2-77
GAWR
....................................... 4-40
GearPositions
................................. 2-18
GloveBox
.................................... 2-46
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-40
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-40
Garage Door Opener
....................... 2.47. 2.60
Guide en Franqais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-40
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Headlamps
.................................... 2-40
9-4