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TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
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1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
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Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20’2-56
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-59, 4-9
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-58, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-57
Change Oil Soon
............................. 2-66
Charging System
............................. 2-57
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning
...................... 2-68
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
............... 2-60
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-61, 6-22
LowFuel
................................... 2-68
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2-65, 6- 10
Low Traction ................................ 2-6 1
Low Washer Fluid Warning ................ 2-37, 2-67
Oilwarning
................................. 2-64
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-5, 2-56
Security
.................................... 2-66
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-62
Service Vehicle Soon
.......................... 2-67
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Delayed Locking
.............................. 2-8
Cruise
...................................... 2-67
Locks Automatic Power Door
......................... 2-7
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-40
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
Lockout Prevention Feature
...................... 2-5
ManualDoor
................................. 2-4 PowerDoor
.................................. 2-3
Rear Door Security Locks ....................... 2-6
Trunk
...................................... 2-15
Window
..................................... 2-32
Loss of Control
................................ 4-13
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-61, 6-22
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2-65, 6-10
Low Traction Light ............................. 2-61
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ............. 2-37, 2-67
Low-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Lubricants
and Fluids ............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-38
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-68
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-63
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-44
How it’s Organized
............................ 7-3
Long Trip/Highway
........................... 7-27
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals ..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-7
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
and Lubricants ............................... 7-42
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-53
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Maintenance Schedule, Recommended Fluids
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. ... 2-62
Manual
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Front Seat
.................................... 1-2
Outside Mirrors .............................. 2-47
Manual Single Zone Climate Control
................ 3-2
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-46
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview
............. 2-47
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-48
Heated Foldaway Outside
...................... 2-48
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-46
Manual Outside
.............................. 2-47
Power Outside
............................... 2-48
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-5 I
MMT ......................................... 6-4
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-49
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-23
New Vehicle "Break-In"
......................... 2- I7
Nightvision ................................... 4-15
Odometer
.................................... 2-55
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-55
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 1 1
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 2-64
Overdrive.
(a) Automatic ................... 2-24.2-25
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 15
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-37
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-53
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-22
Shifting Into
................................. 2-27
Shifting
Out of ............................... 2-29
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-26
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-40
Lots
....................................... 2-15
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-30
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
.................. 6-16
Passing
....................................... 4-12
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-16
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-41
Power
Auxiliary Connection
.......................... 2-51
Option Fuses
................................ 6-56
Outside Mirrors
.............................. 2-48
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-46
Seat (Six-Way)
................................ 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-32
Pregnancy . Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-18
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Parking
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Publications. Service and Owner. Ordering
in Canada ... 8-9
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Safety Belts. Care ............................... 6-49
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-34
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ...................... v111
Scheduled Maintenance Services ............... : .... 7-4
Seatback Reclining Front
............................... 1-3
Seats ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-3
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Seatcontrols ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint . . 1-49. 1-50. 1-5 1. 1-53. 1-54
Six-Way Power
............................... 1-3
Two-WayManual
............................. 1-2
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-25
Security Light
.................................. 2-66
Security System
................................ 2- 16
Service ........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 10
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-62
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8- 10
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 10
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service Vehicle Soon Light ....................... 2-67
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick
............ 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-22
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-22
...
IntoPark .................................... 2-27
Outofpark
.................................. 2-29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 . 13
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-34
Six-Way Power Seat
............................. 1-3
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-35
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-37
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-62
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-63
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-55
SRS
......................................... 1-19
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-19
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering
....................................... 4-9
in Emergencies ............................... 4-10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Variable Assist (Magnasteer
TM ) ................... 4-9
Wheel.
Tilt .................................. 2-33
Steering Wheel Touch Controls. Audio
.............. 3-33
Storage Armrest
................................ 2-49
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-49
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-38
Sunvisors .................................... 2-50
Sunroof
....................................... 2-52
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. x
Synchronization. Remote Keyless Entry ............. 2-14
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Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-33
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-35
Temperature Control
............. 3-2, 3-4, 3-5, 3-7, 3-8
Theft ......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-3 I
Theft-Deterrent System .......................... 2- I6
THEFTLOCK TM ................................ 3-3 I
Thermostat .................................... 6-23
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-24
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time, Setting the
............................... 3-12
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-28
Buylng New
................................. 6-40
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Compact Spare
............................... 5-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Storing the Flat
............................... 5-35
Storing the Spare
............................. 5-36
Temperature
................................. 6-42
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Treadwear
................................... 6-42
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-41
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-43
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-40
Tires
........................................... -37
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
Chains
..................................... 6-44
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Inflation Check ............................... 7-37
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
TopStrap ..................................... 1-50
TorqueLock
................................... 2-29
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-34. 6.62
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-9
Trailer BackingUp
................................. 4-35
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving
with ................................. 4-34
Following Distance
........................... 4-35
If You Decide to Pull A ........................ 4-31
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Tongue Weight
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
MakingTurns
................................ 4-35
Passing
..................................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-30
Turnsignals
................................. 4-36
Weight
..................................... 4-32
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
onaHill
.................................. 4-37
Automatic
................................... 6-17
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry ............ 2-9, 2-12
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip, Before Leaving on a Long
.................... 4-21
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-55
Trunk
........................................ 2-14
Trunk Lid Appliaue
Bulb Replacement .............. 6-34
Lock ....................................... 2-15
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TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-34
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-35
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-34
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-36
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-43
Two-way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-53
Underhood Electrical Center (Passenger’s Side)
....... 6-60
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-63
Identification Number
......................... 6-55
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Symbols
....................................... x
Ventilation System .............................. 3- 10
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-5 1
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-50 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warranty Information
............................. 8-8
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-50
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-50
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-43
Nut Torque ............................. 5-34. 6-62
Replacement
................................. 6-43
Used Replacement
............................ 6-44
Window Lock
.................................. 2-32
Windows
..................................... 2-32
Auto-Down
................................. 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-32
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-36
Fluid
.................................. 2-37. 6-25
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-37
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-36
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-36
Fuses
...................................... 6-56
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wiper Blade Check
............................. 7-38
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-56
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-9
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-55
Your Driving and the Road
....................... 4-1
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