1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 335

Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look broken, damaged, for Listed below are inspections and services which should as missing or out-of-position parts as well open seams, be performed at least twice year (for instance, each a holes, loose connections or other conditions which could spring and fall). You should let your dealer's service could let cause a heat build-upin the floor pan or department or other qualified service center these do exhaust fumes into the vehicle. "Engine Exhaust"in See jobs. Make sureany necessary repairsare completed the Index. at once. Proper proceduresto perform these services may be found in a service manual.See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Exhaust System Inspection Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replacedif they are cracked, swollen o deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings r and clamps; replaceas needed. Clean the Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle radiator and air conditioning condenser.Tooutside of the help ensure Boot an.dSeal Inspection proper operation, a pressure test of the coolingsystem and Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering or system for damaged, loose missing parts,signs of wear or lackof lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, the cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. a year. pressure cap is recommended at least once Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, parts and for damaged or missing parts. Replace as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. D o not lubricate acceleratorand cruise control cables. 7-34