Chevrolet 1970 Owner's Manual page 65

transmission floor control, lever con-
tacting faces _ with water resistant EP
chassis lubricant which meets GM
Specification GM 6031M.
1£ vehicle is equipped with a 6 cyl-
inder engine and Powerglide trans-
mission, lubricate the throttle valve
inner lever, outer lever and sleeve
(linkage) (at inlet manifold attach-
ment) on their respective contacting
surfaces with water resistant EP chas-
sis lubricant which meets GM Specifi-
cation GM 6031M. Operate linkage to
evenly distribute lubricant.
Chassis
Front Suspension
EvelY 6,000 miles or 4 months-Lu-
bricate 4 fittings with water resistant
EP Chassis Lubricant which meets
GM Specification GM 6031M.
Ball ioints should not be lubricated
unles. s 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.
Frollt Wheel Bearings
Every 24,000 miles, clean, repack
with a high melting point wheel bear-
il\g
lubrican~l
On units equipped with
disc brakes, use wheel bearing lubri-
cant G¥ Part No. 105119~ or equiv-
alant. This is a premium high melting
point lubricant. When replacement is
necessary, specify United Delco parts.
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
all 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
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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 4 months or
6,000 miles-Check fluid level in each
reservoir and maintain ¥4" below low-
est edge of each filler opening with
GM Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Supreme
No.H.
Parking Brake Pulley. Cables and
Linkage - Every 4 months or 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.
Standard Steering Gear
The steering gear is factory-filled
with steering gear lubricant. Seasonal
change of this lubricant should not be
performed and the housing should not
be drained-'1w lubrication iIs required
for the life
of
the steering gear.
Every 36,000 miles, the gear should
be inspected for seal leakage ( actual
solid grease-not just oily film). 1£ a