maintenance CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (I66 000 km).
(Continued)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
82,500 Miles (I37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
DATE I
MILEAGE
7-42

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: 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.
occurs first).
0 Replace automatic transmission fluid hose (or every 45 months, whichever
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote "f)
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eacnes
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
andfilter every
l00,OOO miles (166 000 km).
(Continued)
I DATE I
7-43

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Iway Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0
0
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, w\
hichever occurs
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the c\
ooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any hoses for damage or leaks. Replace
fuel tank cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Change transfer case fluid.
Change differential fluid.
Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs firs\
t).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
7-44

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote”f)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if use\
d off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
I DATE
7-45

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions lis\
ted
previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic tran\
smission fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
plugged or collapsed hoses.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Replace any worn,
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.
Inspect fuel injector.
0 Replace evaporative emissions canister.
DATE 1
MILEAGE
7-46

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also
see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Fluid Level Check
Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and
automatic
or manual transmission fluid levels and add
as needed. See “Transfer Case,” “Axle, Rear,” “Axle,
Front” and “Automatic Transmission” or “Manual
Transmission” in the Index. Check for leaks.
A fluid loss
in these systems could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired at once.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and any
folding seat hardware.
Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
7-48

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 dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
7xhaust Syste:-- p- 1sy::A’on
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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a 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 steering
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.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
7-5 1

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components 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.
7-52

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance recei\
pts. Your owner information portfolio
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
~~~
7-55