1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS wheel

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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and
10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque.
For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or n service station attendant to
pet$orm these underhood checks at each fitel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
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.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result
in frequent braking.

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Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Rear Axle
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Propshaft Splines and
Universal Joints
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 SOW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
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 ~ ~~ ~
One-Piece
Propshaft Spline
Hood Latch
Assembly, Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Spline Lubricant, Special
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345879) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of
GM 998530.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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Air Bag .......................
Adding Equipment .............
How Does it Restrain ...........
How it Works .................
Location .....................
Readiness Light ...............
Servicing ....................
What Makes it Inflate ...........
What Will You See After it Inflates
When Should it Inflate
..........
Aircleaner .....................
Air Conditioning ................
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ......
Alignment and Balance. Tire .......
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning .......
Antenna. Power .................
Antifreeze ......................
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
.....
Brakes ......................
Appearance Care ................
Appearance Care Materials ........
Arbitration Program ..............
Ashtrays .......................
Audio Systems ..................
............... 1-26
............... 1-33
............... 1-31
............... 1-29
............... 1-29
.......... 1.28. 2.54
............... 1-32
............... 1-30
............... 1-31
............... 1-30
............... 6-16
................ 3-6
............... 6-70
............... 6-48
............... 6-56
............... 3-27
............... 6-21
........... 2.57. 4.7
................ 4-7
............... 6-51
............... 6-59
................ 8-9
............... 2-48
................ 3-7 Automatic
Transmission Check
........................... 7-39
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-17
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-41
LockingRear
................................ 2-30
Rear
....................................... 6-21
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-31
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings .................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-20
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard ...................................... 4-25
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-24
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
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Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 1
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 8- 1 1. 8- I2
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-58
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-21
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake ...................................... 2-24
BrakeMechanismCheck
....................... 7-41
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-26
Passing
................................... 4-11
Passlock
..................................... 2-16
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-27
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-45
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-31
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-25
Parking
Lots
....................................... 2-16
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Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 8- 1 1. 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-23
Radios
.......................... 3-7.3-9.3-11. 3- 16
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-15
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-43
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-21
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-34
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-34
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
............... 3-5
Rear Heater Controls (without Air Conditioning)
....... 3-4
Rear Passenger Temperature Control
................. 3-5
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
.................. 1-37
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-45
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-44
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-70
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-20
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-66
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel
...................................... 6-49
Replacing Safety
Belts ........................... 1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8- 10. 8- 1 1
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Service and Owner Publications .............. 8- 11. 8- 12
Service Publications
........................ 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-32
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-57
ShiftLever
............................... 2.21. 2.25
Shifting
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-21
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-25
OutofPark
.................................. 2-28
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 . 19
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-36
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-35
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-67
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-40
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 18
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering
....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies
............................... 4-10
Power
....................................... 4-8
Speed Sensitive
............................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-34
StorageAreas
.................................. 2-48
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-3 1
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors .................................... 2-49
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Skidding ...................................... 4-13 Taillamp
Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-25
Temperature Control. Rear Passenger
................ 3-5
Theft ......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tirechains
.................................... 6-50
TireLoading ................................... 4-27
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-27
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuyingNew
................................. 6-46
Chains
..................................... 6-50
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Dual Operation
............................... 6-45
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-38
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-48
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-49
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-51

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Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5.33. 6.67
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-33
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-35
Drivingwith
................................. 4-33
Hitches
..................................... 4-32
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-36
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-33
Tongueweight
............................... 4-31
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-32
Towing
..................................... 4-28
Turnsignals
................................. 4-35
Weight
..................................... 4-30
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-37
Transmission Fluid. Automatic
.................... 6- 17
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-52
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-35
Turn SignalNultifunction Lever
................... 2-34
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
UnderhoodLamp
............................... 2-44 Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Storage
..................................... 6-31
Ventilation System
............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-49
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-49
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-53
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-26
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-54
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
Nut Torque ............................. 5-33. 6.67
Replacement
................................. 6-49
Wrench
..................................... 5-24
Windows
..................................... 2-31
Power
...................................... 2-31
SideLatches
................................. 2-32
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-32
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-37
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-38
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55

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Blade Replacement
........................... 6-40 Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-61
Cleaning the Blades
........................... 6-54 Wiper Blade Check ............................. 7-39
Fuses ...................................... 6-61 Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-8
Winter Driving ................................. 4-23 Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-24
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