Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 23

0 - 10 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Miles
(Kilometers)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Drain and refill transfer case
fluid (4X4).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.
Replace spark plugs.
Replace ignition cables.
Inspect PCV valve, replace
as necessary.
Inspect auto tension drive belt
and replace if required
(3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).
Drain and refill automatic
tranmission fluid and change
main sump filter (45RFE/
545RFE only).
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously
replaced.
Schedule "A"
Miles
(Kilometers)
[Months]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500
(4X4) models only.
Inspect brake linings.
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Replace spark plugs.
105,000 108,000
(168 000) (173 000)
X X
X
X
X
X
X
X‡
6,000
(10 000)
[6]
X
X
111,000 114,000
(178 000) (182 000)
X X
X
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.
12,000 18,000
(19 000) (29 000)
[12] [18]
X X
X X
X
DR
117,000 120,000
(187 000) (192 000)
X X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X*
X‡
X
24,000 30,000
(38 000) (48 000)
[24] [30]
X X
X
X X
X
X