Speedometer Adapter; Vehicle Lifting Points; Body Lubricatio N; E Xtended Vehicle Storage - Chevrolet CHEVY VAN G10 SERIES Service Manual

BODY LUBRICATIO N

N orm al use of a truck causes m etal-to-m etal m ovem ent at
certain points in the cab or body. Noise, wear and im proper
o peration at these points will result w hen a protective film of
lubricant is n o t provided.
F or exposed surfaces, such as door checks, do or lock bolts,
lock striker plates, dovetail bum per wedges, etc., apply a thin
film o f light engine oil.
Where oil holes are provided in body parts a dripless oil can
be safely used, but any lubricant should be used sparingly, and
after application all excess should be carefully w iped off.
The seat adjusters and seat track, ordinarily overlooked,
should be lubricated w ith w ater resistant EP chassis lubricant
which m eets G eneral M otors Specification GM 6 0 3 1M.
There are oth er points on bodies w hich m ay occasionally
require lubrication and w hich are difficult to service. Window
regulators and controls are confined in th e space betw een the
upholstery and the outside door panel. Easy access to the
w orking parts may be m ade b y removing th e trim . Door
w eatherstrips and rubber h o o d bum pers should be lightly
coated w ith a rubber lubricant.

SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER

On vehicles so equipped, lubricate adapter at fitting w ith
w ater resistant EP chassis grease w hich m eets G eneral M otors
Specification #GM 6 0 3 1M every 6,000 miles.
EXTENDED VEH IC LE STORAGE
I f you plan to store y o u r tru ck over an ex tend ed period of
tim e, certain steps should be taken to give it m axim um
p rotection. It is recom m ended th a t you w rite the C hevrolet
M otor Division, G eneral M otors C orporation, O w ner R elations
D ept., D etro it, Michigan 4 8 2 0 2 , for detailed instructions on
how to prepare your truck for storage.
Fig. 8 —Vehicle Liftin g Points
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