suspension OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 Owners Manual

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A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use
J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should
be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping
device designed for towing service.
Do not use the
vehicle’s steering column lock for this. For front towing,
the transaxle should be in
PARK (P) and the parking
brake released. For rear towing, the transaxle should be
in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake engaged.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on
the drive wheels,
unless you must.
If the vehicle must be towed on the
drive wheels, be sure to follow the speed and distance
restrictions later in this section
or your transaxle will be
damaged. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the
drive wheels have to be supported on
a dolly.
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NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling type equipment or
fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps. Use the T-slots for
car-carrier securing.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To
help avoid damage, raise the vehicle until
adequate clearance is obtained between the
ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car-carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.
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Rear Towing
Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 km/h), 500 miles (800 km)
I NOTICE:
If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels,
it cannot be towed more than a total of
500 miles
(800 km) for the lifetime of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear
bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from
vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift
equipment.
To help avoid damage, install a
towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate
clearance is obtained between the ground and/or
wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.
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To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows: For the vertical adjustment, state inspection stations
will generdy dhw areading of plus 0.76 degrees or
minus 0.76 degrees from the center of the bubble. 0
0 Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface.
The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mu(
attached to it.
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0
0
0
0
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The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other
work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done.
There should not be any cargo or loading of the
vehicle, except it should have a
full tank of gas and
one person
or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the driver's seat.
Close
all doors.
Tires should be properly inflated.
Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts.
Dl .2" .4"
It is recommended that the
upper limit not exceed
plus
0.4 degrees from the
center of the bubble.
Other drivers may flash
their high beams at you
if
your adjustment is much
above plus
0.4 degrees.
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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 retailer’s service department
or other qualiJied service center do these jobs. Make sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
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
axle boot seals for damage, tears or
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. inspect
the drive
leakage. Replace
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.
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.
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.
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. Inspect other brake parts,
including 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.
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1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
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.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
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.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL
TO:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
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.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
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GAWR ....................................... 4-30
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-20
GloveBox
.................................... 2-46
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Francais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps Aiming
..................................... 6-33
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-32
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-32
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood
if Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .............. 5- 15
Ignition Positions ............................... 2-16
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-16
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-40
Illumination on Door Handle Activation
............. 2-41
Illumination on Remote Activation ................. 2-11
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
.................................... 7-17
Brake System
................................ 7-17
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-17
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-17
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-17
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-17
Steering
.................................... 7-17
Suspension
.................................. 7-17
Throttle System
.............................. 7-17
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-50
Brightness Control
............................ 2-40
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Cluster
..................................... 2-52
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-40
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9 .................................... J ack. Tire 5-27
How to Reset the Change Oil Light
................. 6-15 Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19 Key in the Ignition ............................. 2-14
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-14
If a Tire Goes Flat .............................. 5-24 Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-8
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ........... 5- 16 Keys .......................................... 2-2
How
to Reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor
........... 6- 15
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