timing belt CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 Owners Manual

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Timing Check Fuel Tdnk, Cap and Lines Inspection
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Schedule lI Definition - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Follow Schedule 11 orzly if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive
Axle Service
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
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Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Spark Plug Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Engine Timing Check
Schedule 1 Definition - Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty
Emissions
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly
important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving
in stop and
go traffic).
You operate
your vehicle in dusty areas or off-road frequently.
You frequently tow
a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery
service, police, taxi, or other commercial application.
Schedule I Intervals - Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty
Emissions
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
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At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Dusty Conditions
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive Only)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Engine Timing Check
Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
Every 27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
Spark Plugs Replacement
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Exhaust
Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
Fuel
Tmk, Cap and Lines Inspection
Evaporative Control System Inspection
Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve (EVRV) Inspection
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Schedule I1 Definition - Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty
Emissions
Follow Schedule I1 O~IIJ- if none of the conditions from Schedule 1 is true.
Schedule 11 Intervals - Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty
Emissions
Every
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive
Only
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Fuel Filter Replacement
Engine Timing Check
Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
(Continued)
0 Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
0 If your vehicle has a thermostatically controlled air cleaner, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up. Be sure the valve works properly.
An Emission Control Service. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service.
Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear
and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt as needed.
An
Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
Adjust or replace
as required. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
0 Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as
necessary.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
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Maintenance Schedule II .- Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions I
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Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
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48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
IO” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of
the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whi2hever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, 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.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
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(Continued)
17 Check readfront axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.‘k*
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Etnission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emksion Control Service. -1
0 Inspect fuel tank, lines, rails, injection assembly, cap and cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service.
I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
The services shown in this schedule LLP to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles ( IO0 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
‘:: When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as
often as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
‘k’k Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid and add fluid
as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Standard Differential - Check fluid level and adu rlulu as neeaea at
every engine oil change. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
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