1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 325

Part C: -Periodic Maintenance Inspections ;5: , connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor panor could let exhaust fumes into in the vehcle. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. Listed below are inspections and services which should beperformedat least twiceayear(forinstance,each Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection ...,.. spxing and fall). You should let your GM dealer'+& ? 4 Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are .: service department or other qualified service center cracked, swollenor deteriorated. Inspectall pipes, these jobs. Make any sure necessary repairs fittings clamps; are and replaceneeded. as completed at once. Throttle Linkage Inspection Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in aPontiacservicemanual.See"ServiceandInspectthethrottlelinkageforinterferenceorbinding,and Owner Publications" in Index. the as fordamage or missing parts. Replace parts needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Steering, Suspension Front-Wheel-Drive Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. and Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup,binding, leaks, cracks, chafhg, 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, including drums, wheel cylinders, capers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is Exhaust System Inspection self-adjusting and no manual adjustment required. You is if your Inspect the colillplee exhaust system. Inspect the body near may need to have your brakes inspected more often in the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or driving habits or conditions result fi-equent braking. out-o€-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose Inspect the front and rear suspension steering system and for.damaged,looseormissingparts,signs ofwear,or . lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Brake System Inspection 7-41