wheel CHEVROLET TRACKER 1997 Owners Manual

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
30 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. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Replace spark plug wires (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
An
Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect the underhood wiring harness for
loose connections, chafed wires and
damage (or every
60 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
0 Drain, refill and bleed the brake system.
0 Replace the camshaft timing belt.
I7 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
An Emission Control Service.
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
LATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
15 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect the loclung front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
CI Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
[7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts
(or every
24 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emissiorl Control Service.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
[7 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Stmice.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
A11 Emission Control Ser-~~ic~c..
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Long ”rip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
30 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 Sewice. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any
hoses for damage or leaks. Replace fuel
tank cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote T.)
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote “f )
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
An Emission. Control Service.
An Emission Control
Service.
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Ignition Transaxle 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 if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards
LOCK.
On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key lever.
On all vehicles,
the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
A CA "TION:
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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 all brakes. If your vehicle is four-wheel
drive, be sure the transfer case is not in
NEUTRAL
(N).
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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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage 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.
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive) Service
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See
“Rear Axle” and “Four-wheel Drive” in
the Index. A
fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s),
and repair the system(s) if needed. Refer to “Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” earlier
in this section, to
determine when to change the lubricant.
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.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
Clutch System Service
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary.
See “Clutch Adjustment’’ in the Index.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and 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.
50150 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and good
quality ethylene
glycol base
coolant (GM Part
No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. See
“Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission (All) and
Transfer Case
(Four- Wheel
Drive)
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
DEXRON@-111 Automatic.
Transmission Fluid.
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Gear Oil
(GM Part No. 12346190
- 1 quart)
or equivalent
SAE 75W-90 GL-4
gear oil.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose lubricant, Superlube
& (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
GC-LB.
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USAGE ~~~
Manual
Transmission Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2 Category LB or
GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
USAGE
Rear Axle (All)
and Front Axle
(Four-wheel
Drive)
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT ~
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE SOW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No, 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%I
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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