1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 268

CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody Flushing WHAT TO DO At least everyspring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughlyany areas where mudand other debris cancollect. I Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twicea year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. CHECK OR SERVICE Steering, Suspension and Front-WheelDrive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection WHAT TO DO Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Inspectthecomplete exhaust system. Inspect body the near the exhaust system. for Look broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position partsas well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a let heat build-upin the floor pan or could exhaust fumes into vehicle. the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Exhaust System Inspection I CHECK OR SERVICE Restraint Systems WHAT TO DO Now and then, make all your belts, sure buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing itsjob, have it repaired. Throttle Linkage [nspection