Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 9

Miles

78,750

82,500

86,250

90,000

93,750

(Kilometers)

(126 000)

(132 000)

(138 000)

(144 000)

(150 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.

X

X

Inspect drive belt, replace as required.

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

X

Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).

X

Inspect fan hub.

X

Inspect damper.

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.

X

Inspect front wheel bearings.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only).

X

Miles

97,500

100,000

101,250

105,000

108,750

112,500

(Kilometers)

(156 000)

(160 000)

(162 000)

(168 000)

(174 000)

(180 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil
filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.

X

X

X

Flush and replace engine coolant.

X

Inspect drive belt, replace as
required.

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for
blockage.

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean
the water in fuel sensor.

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if
necessary.

X

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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE

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Miles

116,250

120,000

123,750

127,500

131,250

135,000

(Kilometers)

(186 000)

(192 000)

(198 000)

(204 000)

(210 000)

(216 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil
filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.

X

X

X

Clean engine air filter canister.

X

Adjust valve lash clearance.

X

Inspect drive belts, replace as
required.

X

Drain and refill transfer case fluid
(4X4).

X

Inspect fan hub.

X

Inspect damper.

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for
blockage.

X

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean
the water in fuel sensor.

X

X

Inspect front wheel bearings.

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

X

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

X

X

Change 6-spd manual transmission
(G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if
necessary.

X

X

Drain and refill automatic
transmission fluid and change main
sump and spin-on cooler return filter
(if equipped) (545 RFE only).

X

Drain and refill automatic
transmission fluid. Replace filter and
adjust bands (48RE only).

X

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

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Schedule “A”

Miles

7,500

15,000

22,500

30,000

37,500

(Kilometers)

(12 000)

(24 000)

(36 000)

(48 000)

(60 000)

[Months]

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.

X

X

X

X

X

Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage

X

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.

X

X

Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.

X

Inspect fan hub.

X

Inspect damper.

X

Inspect front wheel bearings.

X

Miles

45,000

52,500

60,000

67,500

75,000

(Kilometers)

(72 000)

(84 000)

(96 000)

(108 000)

(120 000)

[Months]

[36]

[42]

[48]

[54]

[60]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.

X

X

X

X

X

Check transfer case fluid level.

X

Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage.

X

Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary.

X

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage

X

X

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.

X

X

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.

X

X

Inspect fan hub.

X

Inspect damper.

X

Inspect front wheel bearings.

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor

X

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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE

DR/DH

Miles

82,500

90,000

97,500

100,000

105,000

(Kilometers)

(132 000)

(144 000)

(156 000)

(160 000)

(168 000)

[Months]

[66]

[72]

[78]

[84]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.

X

X

X

X

X

Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done
at 60 mos.

X

Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).

X

Inspect drive belt, replace as required.

X

Inspect fan hub.

X

Inspect damper.

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.

X

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.

X

X

Inspect front wheel bearings.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands (48 RE only).

X

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