Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 31

0 - e LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE S C H E D U L E S — H E A V Y D U T Y
SERVICE INTERVALS FOR 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY
DUTY VEHICLES
AT EACH STOP
F O R
FUEL
• Check engine oil level, add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add i f re­
quired.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, power steer­
ing and transmission and add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
• Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
6
9
000 MILES (9 600 K M ) OR A T 6 MONTHS
• Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter (8.0L Only).
• Check exhaust system.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints (See Note 1).
• Lubricate front axle drive joint and pivot bearings.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate tires.
12,000 MILES (19 OOO K M ) OR A T 12 MONTHS
9 Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
® Check exhaust system.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
® Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints (See Note 1).
• Lubricate front axle drive joint and pivot bearings.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4 x 4).
• Inspect cooling system.
• Rotate tires.
18,000 MILES (29 OOO K M ) OR A T 18 MONTHS
• Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
® Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter (8.0L Only).
• Check exhaust system.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints (See Note 1).
• Lubricate front axle drive joint and pivot bearings.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate tires.
24,000 MILES (38 OOO K M ) OR A T 24 MONTHS
• Replace air cleaner filter and air pump filter.
• Clean crankcase inlet air filter.
• Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Check exhaust system.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
Lubricate front suspension ball joints (See Note 1).
Lubricate front axle drive joint and pivot bearings.
Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect front wheel bearings.
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect cooling system.
Drain and refill automatic transmission, change
filter and adjust bands.
Rotate tires.
30,000 MILES (48 OOO K M ) OR A T 30 MONTHS
Replace spark plugs.
Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter (8.0L Only).
Check exhaust system.
Lubricate steering linkage.
Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
plines.
Lubricate front suspension ball joints (See Note 1).
Lubricate front axle drive joint and pivot bearings.
Inspect brake hoses.
Rotate tires.
36,000 MILES (58 OOO K M ) OR A T 36 MONTHS
Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
Replace engine oil filter.
Change engine oil.
Check exhaust system.
Lubricate steering linkage.
Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
Lubricate front suspension ball joints (See Note 1).
Lubricate front axle drive joint and pivot bearings.
Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect front wheel bearings (4 x 4).
Inspect cooling system.
Drain and refill manual transmission.
Drain and refill transfer case.
Rotate tires.