1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 324

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 the Index. Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection and fall). You should let your GM dealer's service Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are department or other qualified service center do these jobs. cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. fittings and clamps; replaceas needed. Proper procedures to perform these services may be Throttle Linkage Inspection found in a GM service manual. See "Service and Owner Inspect the throttle linkage interference or binding, for Publications" in the Index. and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise Boot and Seal Inspection control cables. Inspect the front and rear suspension andsteenng system for damaged, loose or missing parts,signs of Brake System Inspection wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and lines and hosesfor proper hook-up, binding, leaks, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, cracks, chafing,etc. Clean and then inspect drive the chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads wear and rotors for axle boot seals damage, tearsor leakage. Replace for for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings seals if necessary. for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,etc. The Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You may need to have your the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or brakes inspected more often your driving habits or if out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose conditions result in frequent braking. 7-41