1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 276

Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice year (for instance, each spring andfall). a You should let yourGM dealer's service departmentor other qualified service center do these jobs: Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose missing parts, or signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses proper for 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 body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position partsas well as open seams, holes, loose connections,or other conditions which could cause heat build-up in thefloor pan or could let exhaustfumes a into the vehicle. See the d e x under EnRine Exhaust. I Inspect the throttle linkage for interference binding, and for damaged missing parts. or or Replace parts as needed. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, 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, includingdrums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and manual no adjustment is required, You may need to have your brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which need to be may serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on comes on, something may be wrong or with the brake system. See theIndex under Brake System WarningLight. If your anti-lock brake system warning light stays comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock on, brake system. See theIndex under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light. 275 Throttle Linkage Inspection Brake System Inspection L