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2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a
quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If
not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the housing.

Pulling Housing From Body

Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing

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4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.

5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place
the two raised blocks past the body.

Pulling Bulb From Socket

Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body

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Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light

1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to
the body as shown.

2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-
ing harness to the body.

3. Turn desired bulb socket

1

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turn and remove socket

and bulb from housing.

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4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.

• Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights
• Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light

5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped

1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.

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2. Rotate the socket

1

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4

turn and pull it from the light

assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.

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Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped

1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.

2. Turn socket

1

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turn counterclockwise to access the

bulb.

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3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.

4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) — If
Equipped

1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access
to the bulb sockets.

2. Turn the socket

1

⁄

4

turn counterclockwise to access the

bulb.

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3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.

4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.

2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.

3. Turn socket

1

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4

turn counterclockwise and remove from

assembly to access the bulb.

4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.

5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
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FLUID CAPACITIES

FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel

2500 Shortbed Models

34 gal

128L

2500 Longbed Models

35 gal

132L

3500 Shortbed Models

34 gal

128L

3500 Longbed Models

35 gal

132L

FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Engine Oil

6.7L HO Turbo Diesel

Engine I-6 (SAE 15W-40,

API CJ-4 Certified, that

meets CES 20081 Stan-

dards.)

12 qts

11.4L

Cooling System

6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine

I-6

5.7 gal

21.4L

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Engine Coolant

Mopar

t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology).

Engine Oil (6.7L Turbo Diesel)

Use (SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 Certified, that meets DaimlerChrysler Material
Standards MS-10902. Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 Standards may
also be used.)

Engine Oil Filter
(6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine)

Mopar

t Engine Oil Filter, P/N 05083285AA or equivalent.

Engine Fuel Filter
(6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine)

Mopar

t Fuel Filter, P/N 05183410AA or equivalent. Must meet 7 micron rat-

ing. Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and
water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and re-
liability.

Crankcase Ventilation Filter
(6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine)

Mopar

t CCV Filter, P/N 68001433AA or equivalent.

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Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Fuel Selection (6.7L Turbo Diesel
Engine)

Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Fed-
eral law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur High-
way Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sul-
fur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the
emissions control system. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good perfor-
mance. If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is
required to operate at colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged periods,
use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No.
1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax-
plugging of the fuel filters. This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel
blends up to 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-975.

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Chassis

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.

Automatic Transmission

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Transfer Case

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Manual Transmission Fluid G-56

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Clutch Linkage

Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.

Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500
Models

GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic or equivalent. Limited slip additive is not re-
quired.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

t DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3

brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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CONTENTS

m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 484
m Maintenance Schedules — 6.7L Turbo Diesel . . . . 484

▫ Oil Change Indicator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486

▫ Perform Service Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
▫ Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The Scheduled maintenance services, listed in bold type
in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or
mileages specified to assure the continued proper func-
tioning of the emission control system. These, and all
other maintenance services included in this manual,
should be done to provide best vehicle performance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving.

Inspection and service also should be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-

sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — 6.7L TURBO
DIESEL

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Each Stop for Fuel

• Check the engine oil level about 30 minutes after a

fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir,

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take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade
performance.

Once a Month

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

• Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi-

nals as required.

• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if
equipped), add as needed.

• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

operation.

• Drain water from the fuel filter.
• Check Filter Minder™ (If Equipped). Replace air

cleaner filter element if necessary.

At Each Oil Change

• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the U-Joints (if equipped) and front suspension

components.

• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the manual transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends (4X4) models only.
• Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4).

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
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Oil Change Indicator System

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. This system will alert you when it is
time to change your engine oil by displaying the words
“Oil Change Required” on your Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC). The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil
change interval may fluctuate depending on your per-
sonal driving style. Driving styles such as frequent stop
and go type driving can increase the frequency of the
engine oil change. This is the result of more frequent
regeneration of the exhaust aftertreatment system, which
can decrease the life of the engine oil. Failure to change
the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in
internal engine damage.

For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator
message, refer to “Oil Change Required – If Equipped,”

under “System Status (EVIC Displays)” in the “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” Section of this
manual.

Perform Service Indicator

Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set
interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is
due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
will display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform Ser-
vice” message is displayed on the EVIC it is necessary to
have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance includes replacing the Closed Crankcase
Ventilation (CCV) filter element, cleaning of the EGR
Cooler, and cleaning of the EGR Valve. The procedure for
clearing and resetting the

9Perform Service9 indicator

message is located in the appropriate Service Informa-
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