Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 325

Part C: -Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in
the
floor pan
or
could let exhaust fumes into
the vehcle. See "Engine Exhaust"
in
the Index.
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
spxing and fall). You should let your GM dealer'+& ? : : . Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
service department or other qualified service center
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cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a Pontiac service manual. See "Service and Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and
.
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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Owner Publications" in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-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.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the colillplee exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-o€-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
fordamage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any cables 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 hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafhg, 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, capers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is
self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You
may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your
driving habits or conditions result in fi-equent braking.
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