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Required Maintenance Intervals

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Perform Maintenance Every Maintenance Items
(Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Miles Kilometers Months
7500 12000 6
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
15000 24000 12
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace the chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
22500 36000 18
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace if necessary.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
30000 48000 24
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid (AS69RC transmission only).
37500 60000 30
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
45000 72000 36
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
52500 84000 42
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
60000 96000 48
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (AS69RC transmission only).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (68RFE transmission only).
  • Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
67500 108000 54
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). 
75000 120000 60
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
82500 132000 66
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
90000 144000 72
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
  • Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid (AS69RC transmission only).
97500 156000 78
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Flush and replace power steering fluid.
105000 168000 84
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
112500 180000 90
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
120000 192000 96
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
  • Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
127500 204000 102
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
135000 216000 108
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). 
  • Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only). 
  • Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only). 
142500 228000 114
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
150000 240000 120
  • Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary.
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace engine fuel filter element.
  • Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Adjust valve lash clearance.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Flush and replace engine coolant.
  • Inspect front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid.
  • Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid (AS69RC transmission only).

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.

* This maintenance is not required if belt was previously replaced.

CAUTION:

***The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be performed by a local authorized dealer.

WARNING:
  • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take the vehicle to a competent mechanic.
  • Failure to properly inspect and maintain the vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident

Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

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