1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 432

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed beloware inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (forinstance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer's service departmentor other qualifiedservice center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper proceduresto perform theseservices may be found in a GM service manual.See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could causeheat a build-up in the floor panor could let exhaustfumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in Index. the Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replacedif they are cracked, swollen ordeteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, as and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator andcruise control cables. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot andSeal Inspection Inspect thefront 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 hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot sealsfor damaee. tears or leakage. Redace seals if necessary. 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 andcracks. Inspect other brake parts, including Exhaust System Inspection drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. You Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near Check parking brake adjustment. may need to have your brakesinspected more often if your driving habits the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged, missing or or conditions result in frequent braking. 'I -41 - 1 4 .