1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 217

Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which shouldperformed at least twice year (for instance, eachspring and fall). You should let be a JourGM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ~ ~~~~~~ Restraint Systems Steering, Suspension and Front-WheelDrive Axle Bootand Seal InsDection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection Manual Transaxle Brake System Inspection . Now and then, make sure all your belts, bucltles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are worlting properly. Look for any loose or damage. If you see anything parts that might keep arestraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lackof lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for etc. damage, tears or leakage. Replace sealsif necessary. Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspectthe body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-positionparts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-upthe floor pan or could let exhaust fumes in into thevehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust in the Index. .Inspect the throttle linkage for interferenceor binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Check the transaxle fluid level; add needed. See Manual Transaxle in the Index. A fluid loss if may indicate a problem. Check system and repair if needed. the Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel and cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.may need to have You your brakes inspected more often your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. if NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need be serviced. to Also, if the brake system warning light stays or comes on, something may be wrong with the on brake system. SeeBrake System Warning Light the Index. If your anti-lock brake system in warning light stayson, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. SeeAnti-Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index. 1 1 2 6 1