1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 289

Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). be 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. INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ~~ Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose missing parts, or 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. Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the near the exhaust system. Look for broken, body damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-upthe floor pan or could let exhaust fumes in into the vehicle.See the Index under Engine fihuust. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference binding, and for damaged missing parts. or or Replace parts as needed. leaks, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, cracks, chafiig, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake liningsfor wear and cracks. Inspectother brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders,calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often your driving if habits or conditions result in frequent braking. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which need to be may serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong Light. If your anti-lock brake with the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning system warning light stays comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock on, brake system. Seethe Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light. 287 Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection Brake System Inspection