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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only when you press the key release button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
CAUTION:
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's holding ability:
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:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
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.
7-50
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Manual
Transmission
with L4 EngineFriction Modified Synchromesh
Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12377916).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC
-LB.
Front
Wheel BearingsWheel Bearing Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC
-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344 or equivalent).
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Front and Rear
Axle (Standard
Differential)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052271
or equivalent).
Rear Axle
(Locking
Differential)Axle Lubricant; use only GM
Part No. 1052271. Do not add
friction modifier.
Automatic
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378508).
Transfer Case
Shift LeverChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC
-LB.
Rear Driveline
Center Spline
and Universal
JointsChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC
-LB.
