1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 355

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle.See "Engine Exhaust'' in Index. the Listed below are iqspections and services which should Radiator and HeaterHose Inspection a be performed at least twice year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer's Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if are they service d e p k e n t or other qualified service center do cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are fittings and clamps; replace as needed. completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Pontiac service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Steering, Suspension and FrontAxle Boot and Seal Inspection \ Inspect the throttle W a g e for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace as needed. parts Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Wheel-Drive Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, of we&, or lack signs of lubrication. Inspect the power steering s d hoses h for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle seals for boot damage, tears or leakage. Replace sealsif necessary...- Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses' for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear rotors for and surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake pans, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check pvking brake adjustment.You may need to have your brakes inspected more often your cjriving habits if or conditions result in frequent braking. Exhaust System Inspe,ction : : :. - I 3 . _ , . .'Inspectthe complete exhaust system. Inspect body near the the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged,missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose