1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 358

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections .. (1: .. , . 1 . '. , , , ,. . Listed beIow are inspections and services which sho Id be performed at least twice a year (for instance, eacl spring andfall). You should let your GM dealer's se lice department or other qualified service center do 'these iobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at or :e, Proper procedures to perform these services may bt found in a Pontiac ServiceManual. See "Service ar I Owner Publications'' in theIndex. holes, looseconnections or other conditionswhich could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan could let or exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Radiator and HeaterHose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference binding, or and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Dr ve Axle Boot and Seal Inspection >,( Inspect the front and rearsuspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs o '*. wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steerihg lines and hoses forproper 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. I 1 , ! Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brakeparts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more oftenif your drivinghabits or conditions result in frequent braking. Exhaust System Inspection .- , Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look forbroken, damaged,, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seahs, '. : 1