1993 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 329

Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspectionsandserviceswhichshould beperformedatleast twiceayear(forinstance,eachspringandfall). You shouldletyour GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Makesureanynecessaryrepairsarecompletedatonce. SteeringandSuspension lnspectiont -Inspect front and rear suspension andsteeringsystemfordamaged,looseormissingparts,signs ofwearor lackoflubrication.Inspectpowersteeringlinesandhosesforproperhook-up, binding,leaks,cracks,chafing,etc. (On vehiclesequippedwithmanual steering gear,check forsealleakage.)Lubricatethesteeringlinkage. AcceleratorControlSystem-Lubricate all pivotpointswithengineoil, except the TBI throttleshaft. Do notlubricatethecampulley.Removeall externaldepositsfrompulley. Donotoilanyacceleratororcruisecontrol cables.Replaceanycablesthathave high effortorexcessivewear. ExhaustSystemInspection-Inspect the completesystem.Inspectthebody neartheexhaustsystem.Lookforbroken,damaged,missingor out-of-positionparts,aswell as openseams,holes,looseconnectionsor otherconditionswhich could causeaheatbuildupinthefloorpanorcould letexhaustfumesseepintothepassengercompartments.See"Engine Exhaust" in the Index.. DriveAxleService-Checkrear/frontaxlefluidlevelandadd Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. as needed. Transfer Case(four-wheeldrive) lnspectiont -Every 12 monthsoratoil changeintervals,checkfrontaxleandtransfercaseandaddlubricant when necessary. Oil thecontrolleverpivotpointandallexposedcontrollinkage. Checkvent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More frequentlubricationmayberequired on off-road use. t A fluid loss in thesesystemsmayindicateaproblem.Havetheminspected andrepairedatonce. 7-1 3