1994 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 225

CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody Flushing WHAT TO DO At least every spring, use plain waterto flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. CHECK OR SERVICE Steering, Suspension and Front-WheelDrive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection WHAT TO DO Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system fordamaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power hoses for proper steering lines and hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the near body the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing orout-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could letexhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust''inthe Index. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. I Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Exhaust, System Inspection isted below are inspections and services which should be lerformed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and all). You should let your GM dealer's service department or Ither qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any ecessary repairs are completed at once. CHECK OR SERVICE Restraint Systems WHAT TO DO Now andthen, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.' Throttle Linkage Inspection 223 a