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 in different 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 body 2. Distributor cap 3. Relay block covers 4. Coolant reservoir 5. Brake...

Bottom view of engine and transmission
Typical view of the engine and transmission from below (rear wheel drive models) 1. Radiator hose 2. Drive belt 3. Steering rod 4. Oil can for lubricating the...

Typical view of the units and assemblies of the rear part of the car
Typical view of the units and assemblies of the rear part of the car (4x2 models) 1. Spring 2. Shock absorber 3. Muffler 4. Cardan shaft 5. Rear gearbox 6....

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

Intensive service
If the maintenance procedure has not been followed for a long time, the following checks and adjustments should be performed more frequently or as needed. The...

Checking fluid levels
Attention! Regardless of the service interval, check for leaks under the car and eliminate them immediately. Checking the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle...

Checking tires
1. Cars are equipped with tires with a tape indicator about 12 mm wide, which becomes visible when the remaining tread depth is about 2 mm. 2. Tire maintenance...

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

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

Battery Care
1. Battery maintenance consists of checking the condition of the poles and terminals, the condition of the power cables, and tightening the cable connections...

Checking the cooling system
1. The cooling system should be checked on a cold engine, so it is better to perform the procedures described below either before the trip or after the trip,...

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

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

Changing engine oil and oil filter
1. The oil filter is changed together with the engine oil. 2. To provide access to the bottom of the car, it must be placed on stands, or driven into a pit or...

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

Checking the suspension and steering
1. Check the play on the steering wheel rim by setting the wheels to the straight-ahead position and turning the steering wheel in both directions until you...

Checking the exhaust system
1. Check the condition of the exhaust system, starting from the engine and ending with the final section. Perform the check on a cold engine, at least 3 hours...

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

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission
1. Place the vehicle on an inspection pit, overpass, or on stands, making sure that the vehicle is horizontal. 2. Unscrew the inspection hole plug in the...

Checking the Transfer Case Oil Level (4WD Models Only)
1. Unscrew the upper plug on the side of the transfer case housing (see photo). 2. The oil level should be near the bottom edge of the hole. If the oil level...

Checking the oil level in the rear axle gearbox
1. Place the vehicle on an inspection pit, overpass, or on stands, making sure that the vehicle is horizontal. 2. Unscrew the filler plug in the gearbox...

Wheel rotation
1. Wheels are rotated to improve uniformity of tire wear (it is advisable to combine this procedure with a brake check). 2. Rearrange radial tires according to...

Checking the condition of the brakes
1. Checking the brakes should be combined with other work that requires raising the vehicle. 2. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheels. Disc brakes 3. On the...

Checking the fuel system
1. The fuel system is best checked with the vehicle raised with a hoist or on stands to provide access to the components from the bottom and to make the work...

Replacing the air filter
Attention! Models from 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...

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

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

Checking the throttle linkage
1. Inspect the throttle rod, check for damage. The rod should not touch adjacent parts when pressing the accelerator pedal. 2. Lubricate all traction pins with...

Checking, adjusting and replacing drive belts of attachments
1. In the engines of the vehicles under consideration, one belt with a corrugated profile is used to drive the attachments. 2. With the engine not running,...

Checking seat belts
1. Check the condition of the belt tape, buckles, and the reliability of the belt fastenings to the body. 2. Check that the belt warning light is on. 3. Check...

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

Checking the starter interlock switch
Attention! The check should be performed in a place away from vehicles and people. Put the car on the parking brake and press the brake pedal. 1. The starter...

Automatic transmission fluid and filter replacement
1. Work is performed on a cooled engine. 2. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 3. Unscrew the transmission center support nut. Then, slightly jacking up...

Changing oil in manual transmission
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Unscrew the drain plug and drain the oil. Screw the plug back in and tighten. 3. Unscrew the filler plug and...

Gearbox oil change
1. On some vehicles, the oil from the gearbox is drained through a hole closed with a plug, however, on some gearboxes (on which there is no drain plug on the...

Front Wheel Bearings — Checking, Greasing and Adjusting
For rear wheel drive models only. 1. Servicing of the front wheel bearings is generally not required. However, the condition of the bearings should be checked...

Cooling system maintenance — fluid replacement and flushing
Attention! Work is carried out on a cold engine, observing safety precautions (antifreeze is poisonous). 1. Place a container under the radiator drain plug....

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

Checking the gasoline vapor recovery system
1. The need to check the tank with the absorber (see photo) indicates a strong smell of gasoline in the engine compartment. 2. Inspect the condition of the...

Checking the recirculation system
Attention! Since 1996, the vehicles in question have been equipped with an electronically controlled recirculation system valve. The electronic recirculation...

Checking the air filter with thermostat
1. Later engines are equipped with an air filter that supplies air to the throttle body from different locations, depending on engine temperature. 2. The...

Replacing spark plugs
1. Open the hood and mark each spark plug wire to ensure they are connected correctly. 2. Prepare tools and equipment (see photo). 3. Before replacing the...

Checking and replacing high-voltage wires
1. Spark plug wires should be checked at the same time as spark plug replacement. 2. To check and clean the wires, disconnect each wire separately by turning...

Checking and replacing the rotor and distributor cap
1. It is recommended to replace the rotor and distributor cap at the same time as replacing the spark plugs. 2. Loosen the distributor cap mounting screws. 3....

Setting the ignition timing
Attention! 1. If the information in this section differs from that given in the underhood VECI plate, then use the data in this plate as a guide. 2. On models...

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