steering CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1995 3.G Workshop 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 dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-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 hookup, 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.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and f\
or
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed.
Accelerator and cruise control cables should not
be lubricated.
Manual Transaxle
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transaxle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, 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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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
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 water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming
to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Coolant
Supplement GM Part No. 3634621 or
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
System Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake
Fluid
Hydraulic Brake equivalent
with
a complete flush
Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
System No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Power Steering
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
System Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 or
equivalent). and refill.
~~
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Manual (GM Part
No. 12345349 or
Transaxle Synchromesh
Transmission Fluid
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Cylinders Lubricant
(GM Part
No.
12345 120) or synthetic
SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
equivalent).
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Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
................ 6- 18. 6- 19
BrakeFluid ................................. 6-27
Electrical Equipment
.......... 2-1 1 , 2- 12, 3- 12, 6-5 1
Engine Coolant ......................... 5- 16, 6-22
Engineoil
.................................. 6-11
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ........................ 6-20
Manual Transaxle Fluid
....................... 6- 19
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-24
SoundEquipment
............................ 3-12
Windshield Washer Fluid
................. 2-32, 6-25
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does
it Restrain ......................... 1-22
Howitworks
............................... 1-20
Location
................................... 1-20
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes
it Inflate ......................... 1-22
What Will You See After it inflates .............. 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-2 1
Air Bag Readiness Light .................... 1-20, 2-61
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-2
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
................ 3-2
Alignment and Balance, Tires
..................... 6-39
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-48
Antenna. Fixed Mast ............................ 3-14
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.63. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature.
CD Player .................... 3-10
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-21
Adding
............................... 5.16. 6.22
Checking
................................... 6-23
Appearance Care
............................... 6-42
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-50
Ashtray and Lighter ............................. 2-44
Audiosystems
.................................. 3-5
Auto Down Feature
............................. 2-27
Automatic Transaxle.
Four Speed
Automatic Overdrive
......................... 2-17
First(1)
.................................... 2-18
Neutral
(N) ................................. 2-15
Park(P) .................................... 2-14
Reverse(R)
................................. 2-15
Second(2)
.................................. 2-16
Shifting
.................................... 2-14
Third (3)
................................... 2-17
Drive(D)
................................... 2-16
First(1)
.................................... 2-16
Neutral (N)
................................. 2-15
Automatic Transaxle. Three Speed
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Reverse(R)
................................. 2-15
Second(2)
.................................. 2-16
Shifting
.................................... 2-14
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ................... 6- 16. 6- 19
Adding
............................... 6- 18. 6- 19
Checking .............................. 6.16. 6.19
Battery.
LOW Maintenance ....................... 6-29
Battery Rundown Protection
...................... 2-4 1
Battery Warnings ............................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-3
Brake Adjustment
.............................. 6-28
Brake Fluid. Adding
............................. 6-27
Brake Master Cylinder
........................... 6-26
BrakePedalTravel
.............................. 6-28
Brake System Parts. Replacing
.................... 6-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-62
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
............... 2-24. 7-40
BrakeWear
.................................... 6-27
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-21
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brakes. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking
in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
BTSI (Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock)
......... 2-24. 7-40
Bulbs, Replacement
............................. 6-56
Headlamps
................................. 6-29
Taillamps
................................... 6-31 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-8
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-55
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2.25.4.25. 4.33
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-13
CDErrors
...................................... 3-9
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
..................... 3- IO
Center Console Compartment ..................... 2-46
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-31
Certification/TIre Label
.......................... 4-28
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-33
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-41
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-20
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-66
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-68
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-64
CheckOilLight
................................ 2-66
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid
................ 6- 16. 6- 19
BrakeFluid ................................. 6-26
Enginecoolant
.............................. 6-23
Engineoil
.................................. 6-10
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................ 6-20
Manual Transaxle Fluid
....................... 6-19
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-24
Things Under the Hood
........................ 6-6
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-49
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position .......... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position ......... 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-40
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Fuel Gage .............
Fuel. Filling Your Tank . .
Fuel. In Foreign Countries
Fuse Block. Inside Vehicle
Fuse Block. Under Hood
.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......................... 6-4
......................... 6-4
........................ 6-53
........................ 6-54
....................... 6-52
Gages
Y Engine Coolant Temperature ................... 2-64
Fuel
....................................... 2-67
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
GearPositions
................................. 2-14
Glass, Cleaning
................................ 6-45
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 2-30
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-54
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-29
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Heritage Pages
................................... 111
High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
...
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-20
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
Hood Release ................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Adding Fluid
................................ 6-20
Checking Fluid
.............................. 6-20
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-28
Ignition Key Positions
............................ 2-8
Ignition Switch
.................................. 2-8
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-42
Inside Vehicle Fuse Block
........................ 6-53
Inspections Brakesystem
............................... 7-42
Manual Transaxle
............................ 7-42
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-42
Steering. Suspension and Frt-Whl-Drive Axle Boot and
Seal
...................................... 7-42
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-56
Instrument Panel Clusters
........................ 2-58
Gagecluster ................................ 2-59
Standard Cluster
............................. 2-58
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-38
Instrument
Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-45
Exhaust
Systems
............................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-42
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Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-39
Key Release Button .............................. 2-9
Keys .......................................... 2-1
Lamps ...................................... 2-37
Lamps On Reminder ............................ 2-37
Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-29
Latches. Front Seatback ........................... 1-4
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4
Light. Air Bag Readiness .................... 1-20. 2-61
Light. Safety Belt Reminder .................. 1-6. 2-61
Lighter and Ashtray ............................. 2-44
Air Bag Readiness ...................... 1-20. 2-61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-63. 4-6
Brake System Warning ........................ 2-62
Charging System ............................. 2-66
CheckEngine ............................... 2-68
Check Gages ................................ 2-64
CheckOil .................................. 2-66
Low Coolant Warning ......................... 2-64
Manual Transaxle Shift ................... 2-20. 2-68
Oilwarning ................................. 2- 65
Passlock Warning ............................ 2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-6. 2-6 1
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-28
Lock. Steering Column .......................... 7-40
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lights
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Door ....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor .................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security ............................ 2-4
Window .................................... 2-27
Long Trip. Before Leaving on a .................... 4-19
Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-64
Low Maintenance Battery ........................ 6-29
Lubricants and Fluids ....................... 6-55, 7-43
Lubrication. Body .............................. 7-39
Maintenance Record ........................... 7-45
Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1
Maintenance Schedule. Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
................................. 7-43
Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-42
Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4
Schedule I1 Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 7-3
Maintenance Schedule I ........................... 7-6
Maintenance Schedule I1 ......................... 7-27
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-36
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-57
Maintenance, Underbody ......................... 6-49
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) .... 2-68
ManualFrontSeat ............................... 1-1
Manual Transaxle
Fifth Gear
.................................. 2-19
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-19
Parking Your Vehicle
......................... 2-24
Reverse (R) Position .......................... 2-19
FirstGear .................................. 2-19
FourthGear ................................. 2-19

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Shift Light
............................. 2.20. 2.68
Shiftspeeds
................................ 2-20
Shifting
.................................... 2-18
Third Gear
.................................. 2- 19
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.......................... 6- 19
Adding .................................... 6-19
Checking ................................... 6-19
Mirrors
....................................... 2-42
Convex Outside
............................ 2-43
Inside Day/Night Rearview
.................... 2-42
Power Remote Control
........................ 2-43
Remote Control
.............................. 2-42
Methanol
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3
MTBE
(In Fuel) ................................. 6-3
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-44
Neutral (N) Position. Manual Transaxle
............. 2-19
New Vehicle “Break-In”
.......................... 2-7
Nightvision
................................... 4-13
Neutral
(N) Position. Automatic Transaxle
........... 2- 15
OBD I1 ...................................... 2-69
Odometer. Tamper Resistant
...................... 2-59
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-60
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- IO
Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-65
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10
Ordering
Owner Publications
............................ 8-8
Service and Owner Publications .................. 8-8
Service Bulletins .............................. 8-8
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-8
Overdrive (D). 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
........ 2-17
Overheated Engine
.............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-8
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-49
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-14
Park (P). Shifting Into
........................... 2-22
Park (P). Shifting Out
of ......................... 2-24
ParkingBrake
.................................. 2-21
Parking Lamps
................................. 2-37
Parking on Hills While Towing
a Trailer ............. 4-35
Parking Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
............. 2-24
Parking. AtNight
................................ 2-6
Passlock Theft-Deterrent System
................... 2-7
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Power Door Locks
............................... 2-4
Power Remote Control
Mirror ..................... 2-43
Power Steering
.................................. 4-8
Power Steering Fluid Adding
.................................... 6-24
Checking ................................... 6-24
Power Windows
................................ 2-27
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems on
the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-8
ParkingLots .................................... 2-6
Parking Over Things That Burn
.................... 2-25
Passing
....................................... 4-10
Passlock Warning Light
.......................... 2-70
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Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors
.................... 8-5
Reporting to the Canadian Government
............ 8-5
Reporting to the United States Government ........ 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seats .......................................... 1-1
Driver’s Seat Manual Lumbar Support ............. 1-2
Easy Entry
................................... 1-4
Fold-Down Rear
.............................. 1-5
ManualFrontSeat ............................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 1-32
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1 - I
Seats and Seat Controls ........................... 1 - 1
Second (2). 3 Speed
Automatic Transaxle
........................... 2- 16
Second (2), 4 Speed
Automatic Transaxle
........................... 2- 17
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle ................... 2- 19
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-8
Service Bulletins, Ordering
........................ 8-8
Service Manuals, Ordering ........................ 8-8
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-5 1
Service Publications .............................. 8-8
Service Work, Doing Your Own .................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-48
Shift Light. Manual Transaxle
................ 2-20. 2-68 Shift Speeds. Manual Transaxle
.................... 2-20
Shifting Into Park (P)
............................ 2-22
Shifting. Automatic Transaxle
.....................
Skidding ...................................... 4-12
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-12
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-27
Specifications Chart
............................. 6-57
Speedometer ................................... 2-59
Starter Switch
.................................. 7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-10
2.2 Liter
.................................... 2-10
2.3Liter
.................................... 2-11
Steam.
If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-12
Steering
....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies
............................... 4-9
Power
...................................... 4-8
Tips
........................................ 4-8
Steering Column Lock
........................... 7-40
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-28
Storage. Of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-29
Stuck. If You Are ............................... 5-28
Sunvisors .................................... 2-44
Sunroof
....................................... 2-46
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ............... 1-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-23
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ vm
Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 . 13
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-44
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Taillamps. Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-3 1
Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-59
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-13
Theft
.......................................... 2-6
Theft Deterrent. Passlock
.......................... 2-7
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third
(3). 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle ............. 2- 17
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2- 19
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-28
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-5
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-41
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-35
TireLoading
................................... 4-28
Tires
.................................... 5-20. 6-33
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-39
BuyingNew
................................ 6-37
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-20
Compact Spare .............................. 5-27
Inflation .................................... 6-34
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-35
Temperature
................................ 6-39
Traction
.................................... 6-38
Treadwear
.................................. 6-38
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-38
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-36
Wheel Replacement
......................... 6-40
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-36 Top
Strap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock ................................... 2-24
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5.25. 6.55
Towing
a Trailer ........................... 4.30. 4.36
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Towing. Front ................................... 5-9
Towing. Rear .................................. 5-11
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-26
Trailer
Brakes
.................................... 4-33
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-35
DrivingWitha
.............................. 4-34
Hitches
.................................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
a ................... 4-36
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-35
Safety Chains
............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
............. 4-33
Towinga
.............................. 4-30. 4-36
Turn Signals
................................ 4-35
Weightof
................................... 4-32
Trailer Tongue. Weight
of ........................ 4-32
Transaxle Fluid
Checking
.............................. 6-16. 6.19
Manual
.................................... 6-19
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-60
Trunk Release. Remote
........................... 2-5
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-29
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-35
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