2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN Owners Manual

Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant. SeePart A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services on page 6-4.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on
a level surface.If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the ller plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. SeePart D: Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-28.
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Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on
a level surface.
If the level is below the
bottom of the ller plug
hole, you may need to
add some lubricant.When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant
to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ller
plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to
the bottom of the ller plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. SeePart D: Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-28.
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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
For the type of bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
on page 5-59.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to
read and follow the instructions on the
bulb package.
Headlamps
Sealed Beam Headlamp
1. Remove the
four retainer screws
and the retainer.
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2. Pull the connector out
and unplug the lamp.
3. Plug the new lamp into the connector.
4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.Composite Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the two
screws from the
sidemarker/turn
signal lamp.
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3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal
lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting
the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from
the lamp.4. Remove the screw
located behind the
corner reector
to remove the entire
corner reector.
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5. Remove the remaining three screws, the rst
one from the corner reector pocket and the
two remaining from the composite assembly.
6. Remove the composite assembly.7. Turn the halogen bulb
counterclockwise to
remove it from
the assembly.
8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by
turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened.
9. Reinstall the composite assembly by installing and
tightening all of the screws previously removed.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of
the parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly.
3. Squeeze the tab
on the side of the
lamp socket while
turning the socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket.
6. Gently push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back
into the vehicle and tighten the screws.
Taillamps
1. Open the rear door.
2. Remove the
two screws from
behind the door.
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3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see
the socket.4. Press the tab and
turn the socket
counterclockwise to
remove the socket
from the bezel.
If the socket does
not have a tab,
turn the socket
counterclockwise to
remove the socket
from the bezel.
5. Remove the old bulb from the socket and replace
it with a new one.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp.
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