Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 74

I - 31 LUBRICATION ANO MAINTENANCE
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CORRECT
FLUID
J94Q5-24
Fig. 6 Reservoir And Fluid Level indicator (3500
Series)
(4) Operate the rear brake self-adjuster lever and
pivot. Test the operation of the self-adjuster screw for
ease of movement.
(5) Inspect the self-adjuster components for frayed
cables, loose or overheated springs, and a binding
condition.
(6) Inspect the caliper dust boots for damage/tears and
indications of brake fluid leakage. Inspect the bushings
and pins for corrosion, tears and a binding condition.
(7) Inspect the rear wheel cylinder dust boots for
fluid leaks. Inspect the pistons and cylinder bores for
proper appearance.
(8) Inspect the brake differential warning valve
and housing for Indications of leakage, kinked hoses
and loose fittings.
B R A K E HOSE INSPECTION
WARNING: IF FRONT W H E E L OR R E A R A X L E
B R A K E HOSE OUTER C O V E R IS C R A C K E D ,
CHAFED, OR B U L G E D , R E P L A C E H O S E IMMEDI­
ATELY. B R A K E FAILURE CAN RESULT.
The front wheel and rear axle brake hoses should
be inspected at time and distance intervals described
in the Lubrication and Maintenance Schedules. Refer
to the General Information section of this group. A
hose must be replaced if it has signs of cracking,
chafing, fatigue or bulging. For proper service proce­
dures, refer to Group 5, Brakes.
BRAKE LINE INSPECTION
The metal brake lines should be inspected when
other under vehicle service is preformed. If a line is
pinched, kinked, or corroded, it should be repaired.
For proper service procedures, refer to Group 5,
Brakes.
PARKING BRAKE
The sliding contact areas of the parking brake cable
should be lubricated (Fig. 7). Apply Mopar Spray White
Lube or equivalent to the sliding contact areas.
CABLE
TENSIONER
J9405-173
Fig. 7 Parking Brake Cable Lubrication
PARKING BRAKE FUNCTIONAL TEST AND
INSPECTION
(1) Engage the parking brake pedal and then re­
lease it.
(2) Test it for smooth operation and vehicle-holding
capability.
(3) Inspect the parking brake cables for kinks,
fraying and a binding condition.
(4) With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels should rotate without restriction. Adjust the
parking brake cable tension, if necessary.
(5) Repair any parking brake malfunctions.
TIRES
The condition of the tires should be inspected. The
inflation pressures tested/corrected at least once a
month.
Check more often if subject to a wide range of out­
door temperatures, as tire pressures vary with tem­
perature changes.
The tires/wheels should be rotated at the intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedules section of
this Group.
INSPECTION
Inspect the tires for excessive wear, damage. Test
the tires for the recommended inflation pressure and