steering CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Service Manual

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
c] Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service. *
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
I
lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
[7 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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d7,50C Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or
every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
*
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90° F
(32 O C) or 'higher.

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- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police
If you do not use your vehicle under any oj
these conditions, change the fluid and filter at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
or delivery service.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
17 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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SERVICED BY:
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60,000 Mt& 0 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
*
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service. *
(Continued)
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lr 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fortdamage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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97,50~ Miles (~OL 300 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
I2 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
I7 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
I
luu,OOO Miles (166 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key button. to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
A LAUTIO,.
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake
at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park
on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a Corvette service manual. See “Service and
Owner Publications” in the Index.
.
Steering and Suspension 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.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
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