Vehicle Maintenance Chevrolet Tahoe 1

Technical data and filling capacities
Recommended lubricants and fluids Engine oil - SG, SF/CC or SF/CD engine oil Viscosity - See chart Recommended engine oil viscosity for various temperature...
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Placement of units in the engine compartment
Typical placement of units in the engine compartment (5.0 liter engine) 1. Throttle 2. Ignition distributor cover 3. Relay box covers 4. Coolant reservoir 5....

View of the engine and transmission from below
Typical view of the engine and transmission from below (rear wheel drive models) 1. Radiator hose 2. Drive belt 3. Tie rod 4. Lubricator for ball joint...

A typical view of the components and assemblies of the rear of the car
A typical view of the components and assemblies of the rear of the car (4x2 models) 1. Spring 2. Shock absorber 3. Silencer 4. Cardan shaft 5. Rear gear 6....

The frequency of vehicle maintenance and types of routine maintenance
Introduction This chapter describes the checks and adjustments necessary to maintain the vehicle's performance, economy, driving safety and durability. The...

Intensive service
If the maintenance procedure has not been followed for a long time, then the checks and adjustments described below should be carried out more often, or as...

Checking the level of liquids
Attention! Regardless of the service interval, check for leaks under the vehicle and fix them immediately. Checking the engine oil level 1. Install the car on...

Tire check
1. Cars are equipped with tires with a tape indicator with a width of about 12 mm, which becomes visible at a residual tread depth of about 2 mm. 2. Tire care...

Checking the Fluid Level in an Automatic Transmission
1. Insufficient or excessive fluid level in an automatic transmission leads to the failure of this unit. 2. After a long trip, or a trip with a heavy load...

Checking and restoring the fluid level in the hydraulic steering system
1. The power steering reservoir is mounted in front of the engine on the power steering pump (see photo). 2. The check is carried out with the engine stopped,...

Battery Care
1. Battery care is reduced to checking the condition of the poles and terminals, the condition of the power cables, tightening the cable connections at the...

Checking the cooling system
1. The cooling system should be checked on a cold engine, so the procedures described below are best performed either before a trip or after a trip, at least...

Checking the condition of the hoses located in the engine compartment
General information 1. Air conditioning hoses are checked and changed only in a car service. 2. Under the influence of high temperatures inside the engine...

Checking and replacing the wiper blades
1. Check the operation and condition of the windshield and rear wiper blades (rear window cleaner installed on parts of cars), if defects are found, determine...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
1. The oil filter is changed along with the engine oil. 2. To provide access to the lower part of the car, it must be installed on stands, or drive into a pit...

Lubrication of running gear and body parts
1. To lubricate the chassis, the car should be installed on a pit or overpass. Chassis parts (suspension, steering, etc.) lubricated with a syringe through an...

Suspension and steering check
1. Check the play on the rim of the steering wheel, for which put the wheels in the driving position in a straight line and turn the steering wheel in both...

Exhaust system check
1. Check the condition of the exhaust system from the engine to the end section. Perform the check on a cold engine, at least 3 hours after the trip. To check,...

Checking the clutch hydraulic drive
1. Check all hydraulic clutch hoses for cracks and deformations. 2. Check the condition of the main and slave cylinders of the clutch, the tightening of their...

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission
1. Install the car on a viewing hole, overpass, or on stands, making sure that the car is horizontal. 2. Unscrew the plug of the control hole in the gearbox...

Checking the oil level in the transfer case (only on all-wheel drive models)
1. Remove the top plug on the side of the transfer case housing (see photo). 2. The oil level should be near the lower edge of the hole. If the oil level is...

Checking the oil level in the rear axle gearbox
1. Install the car on a viewing hole, overpass, or on stands, making sure that the car is horizontal. 2. Unscrew the filler plug in the gearbox housing (see...

Wheel swap
1. Wheels are rearranged in order to improve the uniformity of tire wear (it is advisable to combine a brake test with this procedure). 2. Rearrange the radial...

Checking the condition of the brakes
1. Checking the brakes should be combined with other work, for which it is necessary to raise the car. 2. Raise the car and remove the wheels. Disc brakes 3....

Fuel system check
1. The fuel system is best checked when the vehicle is hoisted or placed on jackstands to allow access to parts from the underside and make the job as easy as...

Air filter replacement
Attention! Models since 1996 are equipped with an air filter clogging indicator, which is located in the air duct between the mass air flow sensor and the air...

Fuel filter replacement
1. On all vehicles under consideration, the filter is mounted inside the left channel of the frame. 2. Decompress the fuel system. 3. On most models, the fuel...

Checking the tightening torque of the throttle pipe mounting bolts
1. Throttle (TBI module) attached to the top of the intake manifold with several bolts. These bolts loosen over time due to vibrations and frequent changes in...

Throttle link check
1. Inspect the throttle linkage for damage. The link must not touch adjacent parts when pressing the accelerator pedal. 2. Lubricate all link axles with engine...

Checking, adjusting and replacing drive belts of mounted units
1. In the engines of the vehicles in question, one belt with a corrugated profile is used to drive the mounted units. 2. With the engine off, check by touch...

Checking the seat belts
1. Check the condition of the belt tape, buckles, the reliability of the belt fasteners to the body. 2. Check up operation of a control lamp of a belt. 3....

Checking the seat back locking mechanism
1. This mechanism prevents the seat back from tilting forward during heavy braking or an accident. 2. Grasp the top of the seatback and try to tilt the...

Checking the Starter Interlock Switch
Attention! The check should be carried out in a place remote from transport and people. Put the car on the parking brake and press the brake pedal. 1. The...

Changing automatic transmission fluid and filter
1. Work is carried out on a cold engine. 2. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 3. Turn away a nut of the central support of transmission. Then, slightly...

Changing the oil in a manual transmission
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil. Close the plug and tighten. 3. Unscrew the filler plug and fill in...

Changing the oil in the gearbox
1. On some cars, the oil from the gearbox is drained through a hole closed with a plug, however, on some gearboxes (where there is no drain plug on the...

Front wheel bearings — check, relubricate and adjust
For rear wheel drive models only. 1. Maintenance of front wheel bearings is generally not required. However, the condition of the bearings should be checked...

Cooling System Maintenance — Fluid Change and Flushing
Attention! Work is carried out on a cold engine, subject to safety precautions (antifreeze is poisonous). 1. Place a vessel under the radiator drain plug....

Checking and replacing the crankcase ventilation spool
1. The crankcase ventilation spool is located in the cylinder head cover. 2. With the engine warm and idling, remove the spool together with the hose from the...

Checking the evaporative emission system
1. On the need to check the tank with the absorber (see photo) indicates a strong smell of gasoline in the engine compartment. 2. Visually check the condition...

Checking the recirculation system
Attention! Since 1996, an electronically controlled recirculation valve has been installed on the vehicles in question. The electronic recirculation system is...

Temperature controlled air filter check
1. Late production engines have an air filter that supplies air to the throttle from various locations, depending on engine temperature. 2. The filter is...

Replacing spark plugs
1. Open the hood and label each spark plug wire to connect them correctly. 2. Prepare tools and fixtures (see photo). 3. Before replacing the candles, it is...

Checking and replacing high-voltage wires
1. The spark plug wires should be checked at the same time as the spark plugs are changed. 2. To check and clean the wires, disconnect each wire individually...

Checking and replacing the slider and distributor cap
1. The slider and the cover of the ignition distributor are recommended to be changed simultaneously with the replacement of candles. 2. Release screws of...

Setting the ignition timing
Attention! 1. If the information in this section differs from that given in the engine compartment VECI plate, then refer to the data in this plate. 2. On...

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