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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Miles
(Kilometers)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Flush and replace engine
coolant.
Inspect drive belt, replace as
required.
Inspect water pump weep
hole for blockage.
Replace fuel filter element.
Clean the water in fuel sensor.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect and adjust parking
brake if necessary.
Miles
(Kilometers)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Clean engine air filter canister.
Adjust valve lash clearance.
Inspect drive belts, replace as
required.
Drain and refill transfer case
fluid (4X4).
Inspect fan hub.
Inspect damper.
Inspect water pump weep
hole for blockage.
Replace fuel filter element.
Clean the water in fuel sensor.
Inspect front wheel bearings.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect and adjust parking
brake if necessary.
Drain and refill automatic
transmission fluid. Replace
filter and adjust bands.
97,500
100,000
(156 000)
(160 000)
X †
X
X
116,250
120,000
(186 000)
(192 000)
X†
X †
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
101,250
105,000
(162 000)
(168 000)
X†
X †
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
123,750
127,500
(198 000)
(204 000)
X†
X †
X
DR
108,750
112,500
(174 000)
(180 000)
X†
X †
X
X
131,250
135,000
(210 000)
(216 000)
X†
X †
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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