Chassis; Front Suspension; Steering Linkage; Front Wheel Bearings - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

It is not necessary to remove the
pan because a drain plug is provided.
• Except if vehicle is equipped with trans-
mission provided in heavy duty service
options. If so equipped, drain converter
and sump every 24,000 miles and add
approximately 9 quarts
U.S.
Measure
(7V2
quarts Imperial Measure) of fresh
fluid. '
Powerglide Low Band Adjustment -
At the first transmission fluid change,
have your Chevrolet Dealer adjust the
Powerglide low band.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400-Lubrication
of your Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 will,
except for fluid capacity and filter
change listed below, follow previously
stated automatic transmission recom-
mendations. After checking transmis-
sion fluid level it is important that the
dipstick be pushed all the way into the
fill tube.
Every 24,000 miles - after removing
fluid from the transmission sump, ap-
proximately 7% pints U.S. measure
(6 pints Imperial measure) of fresh
fluid will be required to return level
to proper mark on the dipstick.
Every 24,000 miles-the transmission
sump strainer should be replaced.
Chassis
Front Suspension
Every 6,000 miles or 4 months-Lu-
bricate 4 fittings with water resistant
EP Chassis Lubricant which meets
GM Specification GM 6031M.
Ball joints should not be lubricated
unless their temperature is 10°F. or
higher. During colder weather, they
should be allowed to warm up as nec-
essary before lubrication.
Steering Linkage
Every 6,000 miles or 4 months -
Lubricate 7 fittings, one at each end of
each tie rod, one at each end of relay
rod, and one at idler lever with water
resistant EP Chassis Lubricant which
meets GM Specification GM 6031M.
Front Wheel Bearings
Every 24,000 miles, clean, repack
with a high melting point wheel bear.-
ing lubricant. When replacement is
necessary, specify United Delco parts.
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CAUTION: "Long fibre" or "viscous" type
lubricant should not be used. Do not mix
wheel bearing lubricants. Be sure
to
thoroughly clean bearings and brakes of
al/ old lubricant before repacking.
Brakes
Brake linings should be periodically
inspected for wear by a qualified tech-
nician. The frequency of this inspec-
tion depends upon driving conditions
such as traffic or terrain, and also the
driving techniques of individual own-
ers. Your Chevrolet Dealer is ,best
qualified to advise you as to how often
this inspection should be performed. '
When replacement is required, specify
GM and United Delco parts.
Master Cylinder-Every 6,000 miles-
Check fluid level in each reservoir
and maintain
%"
below lowest edge of
each filler opening with GM Hydraulic
Brake Fluid, Supreme No. 11.
Parking Brake Pulley, Cables and
Linkage - Every 6,000 Miles - Apply
water resistant EP Chassis Lubricant
which meets GM Specification GM
6031M to parking brake cable at cable
guides and at all operating links and
levers.