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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO
THE
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada,
in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O.
Box 7047
Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, owner’s manuals and other service
literature are available for purchase for all current and
past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling om
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below\
.)
SERVICE MANUALS
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners ana
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, intended
to provide basic operational information about tt
electrical, steering, body, etc. vehicle. The owner’s
manual will include the Maintenancc
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00 Schedule for all models.
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT
REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In-Portfolio: Includes a
Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL
PRICE: $1 0.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I I Service Manual 1998 $90.00
Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair 1998 $40.00
Owner’s Manual In Portfolio 1998 $1 5.00
Owner’s Manual Without Portfolio 1998 $1 0.00
I
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................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-33
System Warning Light
......................... 2-60
Trailer
...................................... 4-52
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-25
Transmission Shift Interlock Check
............... 7-49
Wear
....................................... 6-32
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In. New Vehicle
........................... 2-7
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-37
BTSICheck
................................... 7-49
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-34
Braking
........................................ 4-6
BTSI
......................................... 2-25
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Canvas Top
Lowering and Raising
......................... 2-47
Preparing for Storage
.......................... 2-52
Removing and Installing
....................... 2-51
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-61
Carbon Monoxide
..................... 2.6.2.27. 4.42
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-47
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-8
CareofYour
................................. 3-16
Certification Label
.............................. 4-46
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-51
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-47 Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-59
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-51
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Child Restraints
................................ 1-38
Securing in a Rear Seat Position
................. 1-44
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-46
Top Strap
................................... 1-43
Where to Put
................................ 1-42
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-40
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-54
Canvas Top and Plastic Windows
................ 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Glass ....................................... 6-51
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-49
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-50
Outside of
Your Vehicle ........................ 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-51
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Clutch Adjustment
.............................. 6-21
Clutch System Service
........................... 7-52
Coinholder
.................................... 2-40
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.................... 2-62
Fuel ....................................... 2-67
GAWR
....................................... 4-46
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2- 11
GloveBox
.................................... 2-39
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-46
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-46
Guide en Franqais
-11
GVWR ....................................... 4-46
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-
15
.. ................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
HeadRestraints
................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-3 1
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-34
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-31
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-37
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-51
Hood Checking Thingsunder
......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Hood Latch Operation Check
..................... 7-47
Horn
......................................... 2-29
Hubs. Freewheeling
............................. 2- 18
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-33 Ignition
Positions
............................... 2-8
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-50
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-38
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-51
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-51
Front Axle
.................................. 7-52
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7-51
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-51
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-50
Rear Axle
................................... 7-52
Steering
.................................... 7-51
Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-52
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................ 2-37
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-24
Jumpstarting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-48
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
9-5
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................................. 4-46
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-46
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Control
..................................... 2-30
Dome
...................................... 2-38
Exterior
.................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-31
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Lamps
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-24
Lighter
....................................... 2-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.62. 4.9
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.26. 2.59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.61. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-60
Charging System
............................. 2-59
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-67
Oil Pressure
............................ 2.65. 6. 11
Overdriveoff
................................ 2-66
Power Indicator
.............................. 2-66
Rear Window Defogger
......................... 3-5
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1.13. 2.58
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-63
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-46
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-48
Door
........................................ 2-4 Fuel
Door .................................... 6-6
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-50
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
RearDoorSecu
rity ............................. 2-5
Window
.................................... 2-29
Long Trip, Before Leaving
....................... 4-36
Low, Automatic Transmission
..................... 2-13
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
.............. 2-47
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-53
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-48
Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts
........... 6-61
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
How it is Organized
............................ 7-2
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
LongTrip
................................... 7-31
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
ShortTrip
.................................... 7-9
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-56
Long
Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-7
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-51
9-6
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Manual Adjust Mirror
........................... 2-38
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
............................. 2-9
Fluid
....................................... 6-20
Shifting
..................................... 2- 15
Starting Your Engine
........................... 2-9
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-38
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-39
Manual Adjust
............................... 2-38
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-39
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-37
MultifunctionLever
............................. 2-30
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 12
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2- 16
New Vehicle Break-In
............................ 2-7
Nightvision
................................... 4-30
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-57
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- 15
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Pressure Light
......................... 2.65. 6. 11
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission ................ 2- 15 Overdrive
Off Light ............................. 2-66
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-47
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-11
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-55
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-11
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-25
AtNight
..................................... 2-7
Brake
...................................... 2-21
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-50
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-55
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-26
Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-36
Passenger Position
......................... 1-25. 1-32
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-51
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Indicator Light
............................... 2-66
Mode Selector Switch
......................... 2-14
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-39
Steering .................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-27
Windows
................................... 2-29
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Parking
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Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8- 11
Radiator. Coolant
.............................. 5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-26
Radios ............................... 3.6.3.8. 3.11
Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-31
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-22
Door Security Locks ........................... 2-5
Folding Seatbacks ......................... 1.6. 1.9
Radio Reception
................................ 3- 15
Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement
............ 6-38
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-32
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-38
Towing ..................................... 5-11
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-38
Window Defogger ............................. 3-5
Window Defogger Light ........................ 3-5
Windshield Washer ........................... 2-33
Defogger Light ................................ 3-5
Removing and Installing ....................... 2-44
Rearview Mirrors ............................... 2-38
Convex Outside .............................. 2-39
Inside Daymight ............................. 2-38
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-39
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3
Rear Window
ManualAdjust
............................... 2-38
Recovery Hooks ................................ 5-33
Recovery Tank. Coolant .......................... 5-16
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-43
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-63
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-61
Parts ....................................... 6-61
Wheel ...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-51
Child ....................................... 1-38
Head ........................................ 1-4
Systemcheck ................................ 7-48
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2-12
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-16
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-42
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-52
Reverse
safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-51
Safety Belts ................................... 1-12
Care ....................................... 6-51
Children .................................... 1-35
Adults
...................................... 1-18
9-8
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Extender
.................................... l-51
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 - 18
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-20, 1-49, 1-50
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-18, 1-32
Larger Children
.............................. 1-48
Passenger Position
....................... 1-25, 1-32
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 17
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-32
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 13, 2-58
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-52
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-25
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-24
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-51
Safety Defects, Reporting
........................ 8- 10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Folding Rear
.............................. 1-6, 1-9
Reclining Front
............................... 1-3
EasyEntry
................................... 1-4
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 - 1
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-14
...
Seats ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Rear
.................................... 1-6, 1-9
SeatControls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
................. 1-4.4,1-46
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 13
Second Gear
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2- 16 Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8-11
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-63
Manuals. Ordering
............................ 8-11
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-57
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8-11
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-11
Service Publications
............................. 8-11
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-31
Shift Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-54
Lever
................................. 2-11. 2-15
Speeds
..................................... 2-17
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-11
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-23
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-15
OutofPark
.................................. 2-25
Side Window. Removing and Installing the
........... 2-45
SignilingTurns
................................ 2-30
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Shifting
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-15
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-61
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-61
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-57
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-49
Steam ........................................ 5-12
.,. ... ......... -.-. ..
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Turn Signals ................................. 4-54 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-58
Weight ..................................... 4-50 WarrantyInformation ............................ 8-10
Transfer Case. Manual Shift ................. 2-20. 6-22 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-28
Transmission Fluid Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Automatic ................................... 6-17 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52
Manual ..................................... 6-20 Wheel
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8 Alignment .................................. 6-46
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-57 LockKey ................................... 5-25
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Nut Torque ............................. 5.30. 6.63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-30 Replacement ................................. 6-46
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-30 Wrench ..................................... 5-24
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-54 Window Lock .................................. 2-29
Windows ..................................... 2-29
...................................... underbody Flushing Service 7-50
Underbody Maintenance 6-55
Power 2-29
Windshield Washer 2-32
Fluid ....................................... 6-28
..................... ............................. .........................
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings .............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-63
Identification Number ......................... 6-57
Loading .................................... 4-46
Storage ..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System ............................... 3-4
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-40
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-47
Rear ....................................... 2-33
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-32
Rear ....................................... 2-33
Winter Driving ................................. 4-39
Wiper Blades. Cleaning .......................... 6-51
WiperBladeCheck ............................. 7-48
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-24
9-11