1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 340

Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look broken, darnaged, for Listed below are inspections and services which should missing or out-of-position parts as well open seams, as be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each holes, loose connections other conditions which could or spring andfall). You should let yourGM dealer's cause a heat build-up the floor pan or could in let service department or other qualified service center do exhaust fumesinto the vehicle.See "Engine Exhaust"in these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are the Index. completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual.See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Exhaust Syste Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced they are if cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect thefront and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lackof lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hosesfor proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot sealsfor damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage interference or binding, for 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. 7-43