1994 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 357

Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation - Inspect belt system, including webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cutor otherwise damaged. Body Lubrication Service- Lubricate all body door hinges with engine oil. Also lubricate the tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spare tire carrier (if equipped). Lubricate the body hood,fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interiorglove box and console doors, and any folding seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Periodic Maintenance Inspections - Listed below are inspections and a year (for instance each services which should be performed at least twice spring or fall). You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Steering and Suspension Inspection? - Inspect front andrear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Lubricate the steering linkage. Accelerator Control System - On gasoline engines, lubricate the pivot at the TBI throttle lever stud withengine oil. Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any cables that have high effortor excessive wear. Exhaust System Inspection - Inspect the complete system including the three-way catalytic converter. Inspect the body nearthe exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts, as well as, open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartments. Drive Axle Service? - Check readfront axle tluid level and addas needed, Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection+ - Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and allexposed control linkage. Check vent hose at transfercase for kinks and proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be requiredon heavy-duty or off-road use. ?A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected and repaired atonce. 7-24