Maintenance - Add Chassis Lubrication

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Bulletin No.: 63-02-02

Date: August, 1996

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Section OB - Chassis Lubrication Added to Section OB

Models:
1996 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, LSS, Ninety Eight
1996 Pontiac Bonneville

This bulletin is being issued to add "Chassis Lubrication" to Section OB - Maintenance and Lubrication, in the Service Manual.

Chassis Lubrication

Lubricate transaxle shift linkage. Lubricate parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage.

Use chassis grease meeting the requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GO-LB (GM P/N 1052497) or equivalent.

Notice:
Do not lubricate the parking brake cables. Lubrication destroys the plastic coating on the cable.


Lubricating Joints That Have Grease Fittings





Figure 1

Important:
^ Wipe off all dirt from the grease fitting before lubricating the joint. Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 12°C (10° F) or higher. During cold weather, the ball joint should be allowed to warm up as necessary before being lubricated. Use a low-pressure grease gun on all joints to prevent seal damage.

^ Apply grease slowly while watching grease seal. Apply grease until grease is seen bleeding from the seal. If the seal expands but no grease is seen, do not apply any more grease and allow time for the grease to bleed from the seal.