GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 46

General Information
Automatic Transmission Check
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Add the
proper transmission fluid when necessary. Any fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Inspect the system
and repair the system as needed. For information on
the correct fluid to use refer to Fluid and Lubricant
Recommendations.
For the automatic transmission fluid level inspection
procedure refer to Transmission Fluid
Checking Procedure.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Clean the weatherstrip surface and apply a thin film of
silicone grease (GM P/N 12345579 or equivalent)
using a clean, dry cloth.
Wiper Blade Inspection
Inspect the wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
any blade inserts that appear worn or damaged, or
that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Refer
. to Body and Accessories.
At Least Once A Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the proper
lubricant. For information on the proper lubricant to
use refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all of the body door hinges and latches,
including the following:
• The hood
• The rear compartment lid
• The fuel door
• The headlamp pivot points
• The console door
• The IP passenger compartment
For information on the proper lubricants to use refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
More frequent lubrication may be required when the
hinges and latches are exposed to a corrosive
environment.
Starter Switch Inspection
Caution: When performing this check, the vehicle
could move suddenly. Personal injury or
property damage may result. Make sure there is
enough room around the vehicle, in case the
vehicle does move. · Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn OFF the engine
immediately if it starts.
For an automatic transmission vehicle, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should operate
only in PARK or NEUTRAL. If the starter operates in
any other position the vehicle requires service.
For a manual transmission vehicle, place the shift
lever in the NEUTRAL position, push the clutch pedal
in halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter
should operate only when the clutch pedal is pushed
all the way to the floor. If the starter operates when
the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way to
the floor, the vehicle requires service.
Maintenance and Lubrication 0-43
Auto Trans Shift Lock Control (ATSLC) Inspection
Caution: When performing this check, the vehicle
could move suddenly. Personal.injury or
property damage may result. Make sure there is
enough room around the vehicle, in case the
vehicle does move. Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately should the vehicle begin
to move.
With the engine OFF, turn the ignition to RUN, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brakes, try to move the transmission shift lever out of
PARK with normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of PARK, the auto trans shift lock control (ATSLC)
needs service.
For the ATSLC solenoid replacement procedure refer
to BTSI Solenoid Replacement in
Transmission/Transaxle.
Steering Column Park Lock Inspection
While parked and with the parking brake set, try to
turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
On an automatic transmission vehicle, the key should
turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK.
On a manual transmission vehicle, the key should tum
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
the LOCK position.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK
Mechanism Test
Caution: When performing this check, the vehicle
could begin to move. Personal injury or property
damage may result. Make sure there is enough
room in front of the vehicle, in case the vehicle
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately should the vehicle begin to move.
To test the parking brake's holding ability, with
the engine running and transmission in the NEUTRAL
position, slowly remove foot pressure from the
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To test the automatic transmission PARK mechanism's
holding ability, with the engine running, shift the
transmission to the PARK position, and then release
all brakes. For diagnosis information of a
malfunctioning PARK mechanism refer to No Park in
Transmission/Transaxle.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
thoroughly clean any areas where mud and other
debris might collect.