CHEVROLET ASTRO 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealership’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs
are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in
a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions ‘which could
cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
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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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
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Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
Sealer
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 GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
(silicate-free) antifreeze. See
“Engine Coolant’’ in the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
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Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake
FLUIDLUBRICANT
(GM Part No. 12377967 or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
Cable Guides No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Power Steering
GM Power Steering Fluid
System (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Key
Lock Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@
Cylinders
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Chassis Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Front Wheel Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear Axle
I Transfer Case
Windshield Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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.
105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT
Hood Latch
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
Assembly, Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
Category LB or GC-LB.
Release Pawl requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Anchor
and equivalent)
or lubricant meeting
Pivots, Spring
Hood and Door or equivalent).
(GM Part No. 12346241
Hinges Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
~
Weatherstrip
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
See
“Replacement Parts” in the Index
for recommended
Part No.
12345579 or equivalent).
Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(GM
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed
the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added
on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is
a convenient place to store them.
ODOMETER
READING
Maintenance Record
SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and
how to report any safety defects.
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Address for Writing to Chevrolet/Geo
Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance
Canadian Roadside Assistance Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation
BBB Autoline Information Warranty Information
Reporting Safety
Defects
to the United States
Reporting Safety Defects
to Canada
Reporting Safety Defects
to General Motors
Ordering Service Publications in Canada
How to Order Service Publications
Order Form for Service Publications
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information
to promptly address any
concerns you may have. However,
if a concern has not
been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the
following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the Sales, Service or Parts
Manager, contact the owner
of the dealership or the
General Manager.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of
dealership management, it appears your concern
cannot be resolved
by the dealership without further
help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada,
contact
GM of Canada Customer Communication
Centre
in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
For help outside of the United States and Canada, call
the following numbers as appropriate:
In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-41 35
(English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish)
In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009
In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British
Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-01 22
In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763-13 15
In other overseas locations, call GM North American
Export Sales
in Canada at: (905) 644-41 12. ... .:.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available
to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
0 Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
0 Dealership name and location
0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
0 Nature of concern
We encourage
you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if
you wish to write
Chevrolet, address your inquiry to:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O.
Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1 H 8P7 Refer
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses
of
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that
your concern will likely be resolved
in the dealership,
using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest
you follow Step One first if
you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone
(TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with
Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)