boot CHEVROLET MALIBU 1997 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part C: Periodic Maintenance
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
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 steenng
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 damaged 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.
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. The
parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps
.................................... 2-36
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-29
High& ow Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
HOITI
......................................... 2-28
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 13
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
Illuminated EntryLExit
........................... 2-39
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-40
Brakesystem
................................ 7-41
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-41
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-41
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Inspections
.................................... 7-41 Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-48
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Cluster
..................................... 2-50
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Intensity Control
............................. 2-38
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-41
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-38
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Battery Replacement
........................... 2-8
Operation
.................................... 2-7
Synchronization
............................... 6-9
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 6-53
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Exterior
.................................... 2-36
Interior
..................................... 2-38
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Lamps
........................................ 2-36
Fog
........................................ 2-38
MirrorReading
............................... 2-39
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