1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER tow

BODY CODE PLATE ± LINE 3
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13 THROUGH 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
²NSDIGIT 20
Carline
FWD
²H = Plymouth
²K = Dodge
²S = Chrysler
AW D
²C = Chrysler
²D = Dodge
²P = Plymouth
VIN CODE BREAKDOWN CHART
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 = Canada
2 Make B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
P = Plymouth
3 Vehicle Type 4 = Multipurpose Pass. Vehicle
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G = 2268 - 2721 kg (5001 - 6000 lbs)
5 Car Line P = Chrysler, Town & Country
P = Dodge, Caravan/Grand Caravan
P = Plymouth, Voyager/Grand Voyager
T = AWD Chrysler, Town & Country
T = AWD Dodge, Grand Caravan
T = AWD Plymouth, Grand Voyager
6 Series 2 = FWD Caravan/Grand Caravan, Voyager/
Grand Voyager
4 = Caravan SE/Grand Caravan SE, Voyager
SE/Grand Voyager SE
5 = Caravan LE or ES/Grand Caravan LE or ES,
Voyager LE/Grand Voyager LE, Town & Country
LX
6 = Town & Country LXI
7 Body Style 4 = Long Wheel Base
5 = Short Wheel Base
8 Engine B = 2.4 L 4 cyl. MPI 16-VALVE DOHC
3 = 3.0 L 6 cyl. gas MPI
R = 3.3L 6 cyl. gas MPI
L = 3.8 L 6 cyl. gas MPI
9 Check Digit See explanation in this section.
10 Model Year V = 1997
11 Assembly Plant B = St. Louis South
R = Windsor
12 thru 17 Sequence Number 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant.
2 INTRODUCTIONNS
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION................... 1
JUMP STARTING, HOISTING AND TOWING.... 7MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES................ 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS........... 1
FLUID CAPACITIES....................... 2
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS................ 1INTRODUCTION......................... 1
PARTS AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS.................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Service and maintenance procedures for compo-
nents and systems listed in Schedule ± A or B can be
found by using the Group Tab Locator index at the
front of this manual. If it is not clear which group
contains the information needed, refer to the index at
the back of this manual.
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service based on the conditions that the vehi-
cle is subjected to.
Schedule ±A, lists scheduled maintenance to be
performed when the vehicle is used for general trans-
portation.
Schedule ±B, lists maintenance intervals for vehi-
cles that are operated under the conditions listed at
the beginning of the Maintenance Schedule section.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving
conditions.
Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
When service is required, Chrysler Corporation
recommends that only Mopartbrand parts, lubri-
cants and chemicals be used. Mopar provides the
best engineered products for servicing Chrysler Cor-
poration vehicles.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Chrysler Corporation uses international symbols to
identify engine compartment lubricant and fluid
inspection and fill locations (Fig. 1).
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Only lubricants that are endorsed by the following
organization should be used to service a Chrysler
Corporation vehicle.
²Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
²American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 2)
²National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
(Fig. 3)
Fig. 1 International Symbols
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²Replace spark plugs.
²Replace ignition cables.
²Inspect serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. This maintenance is not required if belt was
previously replaced.
²Drain and refill automatic transaxle fluid and
replace filter. Adjust band, if so equipped. (See note)
²Change AWD power transfer unit fluid.
78,000 Miles (125 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
81,000 Miles (130 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Inspect brake linings.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
84,000 Miles (134 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Change AWD overrunning clutch and rear car-
rier fluid.
87,000 Miles (139 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Check PCV valve and replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed. *
²Inspect serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. This maintenance is not required if belt was
previously replaced.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and replace filter. Adjust bands, if so equipped. (See
note)
²Change AWD power transfer unit fluid.
²Inspect tie rod ends and boot seals.
²Inspect brake linings.
93,000 Miles (149 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
96,000 Miles (154 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
99,000 Miles (158 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Inspect brake linings.
102,000 Miles (163 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
105,000 Miles (168 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Inspect air cleaner element. Replace as
necessary.
²Inspect serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. This maintenance is not required if belt was
previously replaced.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and filter. Adjust bands, if so equipped. (See note)
²Change AWD power transfer unit fluid.
²Change AWD overrunning clutch and rear car-
rier fluid.
108,000 Miles (173 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Inspect brake linings.
111,000 Miles (178 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Flush and replace engine coolant.
114,000 Miles (182 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
117,000 Miles (187 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Inspect brake linings.
120,000 Miles (192 000 km)
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Replace air cleaner element.
²Inspect PCV valve. Replace as necessary. *
²Inspect serpentine drive belt. Not required if
replaced at 75,000, 90,000 or 105,000 miles.
²Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and replace filter. Adjust bands, if so equipped.
²Change AWD power transfer unit fluid.
²Inspect tie rod ends and boot seals.
* This maintenance is recommended by Chrysler to
the owner but is not required to maintain the war-
ranty on the PCV valve.
** If California vehicle, this maintenance is recom-
mended by Chrysler to the owner but is not required
to maintain the warranty of the timing belt.
NOTE: Operating vehicle more than 50% in heavy
traffic during hot weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC), using
vehicle for police, taxi, limousine type operation or
trailer towing require the more frequent transaxle
service noted in Schedule ± B. Perform these ser-
vices if vehicle is usually operated under these con-
ditions.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
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JUMP STARTING, HOISTING AND TOWING
INDEX
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS............ 9JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE.............. 7
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS.............. 8
SERVICE PROCEDURES
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN GROUP 8A, BATTERY/START-
ING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS. DO NOT
JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT JUMP START WHEN
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS
YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR. DO NOT JUMP
START A VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY FLUID IS
BELOW THE TOP OF LEAD PLATES. DO NOT
ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO TOUCH
EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A BOOSTER
SOURCE. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BAT-
TERY. REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ON
HANDS OR WRISTS TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCI-
DENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT. WHEN
USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOSTING DEVICE, DO
NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED 16
VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED
WITH DEVICE BEING USED.
CAUTION: When using another vehicle as a
booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical
systems can be damaged on either vehicle.
TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:
(1) Raise hood on disabled vehicle and visually
inspect engine compartment for:
²Battery cable clamp condition, clean if necessary.
²Frozen battery.
²Yellow or bright color test indicator, if equipped.
²Low battery fluid level.
²Generator drive belt condition and tension.
²Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.
CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-
abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle
charging system can result.
(2) When using another vehicle as a booster
source, park the booster vehicle within cable reach.
Turn off all accessories, set the parking brake, placethe automatic transmission in PARK or the manual
transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition
OFF.
(3) On disabled vehicle, place gear selector in park
or neutral and set park brake. Turn off all accesso-
ries.
(4) Connect jumper cables to booster battery. RED
clamp to positive terminal (+). BLACK clamp to neg-
ative terminal (-). DO NOT allow clamps at opposite
end of cables to touch, electrical arc will result.
Review all warnings in this procedure.
(5) On disabled vehicle, connect RED jumper cable
clamp to positive (+) terminal. Connect BLACK
jumper cable clamp to engine ground as close to the
ground cable attaching point as possible (Fig. 1).
(6) Start the engine in the vehicle which has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes,
then start the engine in the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.
(7) Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to
at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before attempting to
start engine. If engine does not start within 15 sec-
onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool
(15 min.), before cranking again.
Fig. 1 Jumper Cable Clamp Connections
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DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:
²Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine
ground on disabled vehicle.
²When using a Booster vehicle, disconnect
BLACK cable clamp from battery negative terminal.
Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive
terminal.
²Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery posi-
tive terminal on disabled vehicle.
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACH-
MENT DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR
LINES, FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT.
DO NOT LIFT OR TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT OR
REAR BUMPER, OR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
UNITS.
DO NOT GO UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT
SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.
DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A
TOWED VEHICLE.
USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.
CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust sys-
tem, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle.
Do not attach towing device to front or rear sus-
pension components.
Do not secure vehicle to towing device by the use
of front or rear suspension or steering components.
Remove or secure loose or protruding objects
from a damaged vehicle before towing.
Refer to state and local rules and regulations
before towing a vehicle.
Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on
lower fascia, air dams, or spoilers.
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams
use of a flat bed towing device or wheel lift (Fig. 2) is
recommended. When using a wheel lift towing device,
be sure the disabled vehicle has at least 100 mm (4
in.) ground clearance. If minimum ground clearance
cannot be reached, use a towing dolly. If a flat bed
device is used, the approach angle should not exceed
15 degrees.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels
removed, install lug nuts to retain brake drums or
rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until the lifted
wheels are a minimum 100 mm (4 in.) from the
ground. Be sure there is at least 100 mm (4 in.)
clearance between the tail pipe and the ground. If
necessary, remove the wheels from the lifted end of
the vehicle and lower the vehicle closer to the
ground, to increase the ground clearance at the rear
of the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching
studs to retain brake drums or rotors.
LOCKED VEHICLE TOWING
When a locked vehicle must be towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly or flat
bed hauler.
FLAT TOWING WITH TOW BAR
²3-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be flat
towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) for
not more than 25 km (15 miles). The steering column
must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
²4-speed electronic automatic transaxle vehicles
can be flat towed at speeds not to exceed 72 km/h (44
mph) for not more than 160 km (100 miles). The
steering column must be unlocked and gear selector
in neutral.
FLAT BED TOWING TIE DOWNS
CAUTION: Do not tie vehicle down by attaching
chains or cables to suspension components or
engine mounts, damage to vehicle can result.
NS vehicles can be tied to a flat bed device using
the reinforced loops located under the front and rear
bumpers on the drivers side of the vehicle. There are
also four reinforced elongated holes for T or R-hooks
located on the bottom of the front frame rail torque
Fig. 2 Recommended Towing Devices
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boxes behind the front wheels and forward of the
rear wheels inboard of the rocker panel weld seam.
TOWINGÐFRONT WHEEL LIFT
Chrysler Corporation recommends that a vehicle be
towed with the front end lifted, whenever possible. A
90 cm (36 in.) length of 4x4 wood beam can be placed
between the wheel lift device and the bottom of the
fascia to prevent damage to vehicle during the lifting
operation. The beam can removed after lifting the
front of the vehicle.
TOWINGÐREAR WHEEL LIFT
If a vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels
lifted, the rear wheels can be lifted provided the fol-
lowing guide lines are observed.
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
²On AWD vehicles, all four wheels must be free to
rotate. Use towing dollies at unlifted end of vehicle.
²Unlock steering column and secure steering
wheel in straight ahead position with a clamp device
designed for towing.
²3-speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be flat
towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) for
not more than 25 km (15 miles). The steering column
must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
²4-speed electronic automatic transaxle vehicles
can be flat towed at speeds not to exceed 72 km/h (44
mph) for not more than 160 km (100 miles). The
steering column must be unlocked and gear selector
in neutral.
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to Owner's Manual provided with vehicle for
proper emergency jacking procedures.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION
IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT ORSECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on sus-
pension components or front crossmember, dam-
age to vehicle can result.
TO HOIST OR JACK VEHICLE SEE(Fig. 3).
Vehicles with factory installed ground effects are
equipped with front and rear hoisting pads. These
pads are stamped, ªHoist Pointº.
Fig. 3 HOISTING AND JACKING POINTS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1
JUMP STARTING, HOISTING AND TOWING . . . 5MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES............... 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE OIL Ð GASOLINE ENGINES........ 1
ENGINE OILÐDIESEL ENGINES............ 1FLUID CAPACITIES...................... 1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID
(A-558 and A-598 Models)................ 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE OIL Ð GASOLINE ENGINES
Use only oils conforming to API (American Petro-
leum Institute) Quality SJ and Energy Conserving II,
or SH and Energy Conserving II, or ACEA A1±96.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
To assure of properly formulated engine oils, it is
recommended that SAE Grade 5W-30 engine oils that
meet Chrysler material standard MS-6395, be used.
SAE Grade 10W-30 oils are also acceptable when the
temperatures do not fall below 0ÉC. In areas where
these grades are not generally available, higher SAE
grades may be used.
Lubricants which have both an SAE grade number
and the proper API service classification shown on
the container should be used.
ENGINE OILÐDIESEL ENGINES
Use only Diesel Engine Oil meeting standardMIL-
2104Cor API ClassificationSG/CDorCCMC PD2.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
CAUTION: Low viscosity oils must have the proper
API quality or the CCMC G5 designation.
To assure of properly formulated engine oils, it is recom-
mended that SAE Grade 15W-40 engine oils that meet
Chrysler material standard MS-6395, be used. European
Grade 10W-40 oils are also acceptable.
Oils of the SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 grade number
are preferred when minimum temperatures consis-
tently fall below -12ÉC.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID (A-558 and A-598
Models)
Use only SAE 10W-40 engine oils carrying the
European CCMC-G5 classification to fill the A-598
5±speed manual transmission.
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank.............................76L
2.0L Gasoline Engine Oil with Filter........4.3L
2.5L VM Diesel Engine Oil With Filter......6.5L
2.0L Gasoline Engine Cooling System*.......6.0L
2.5L VM Diesel Engine Cooling System*....10.0 L
TransmissionÐ5-Speed Manual............2.2L
* Includes heater and coolant recovery tank filled
to Max level. Add 2.76L if equipped with Rear
Heater.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............... 2
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEÐ
DIESEL ENGINE....................... 2SCHEDULEÐA (DIESEL).................. 2
SCHEDULEÐB (DIESEL).................. 3
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION.............. 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Refer to the 1998 GS Service Manual for Gasoline
Engine and non-engine related Maintenance Sched-
ules.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEÐDIESEL ENGINE
The following are engine related Maintenance
items which are unique to Diesel engine-equipped
vehicles. Refer to the 1998 GS Service Manual for
Gasoline Engine and non-engine related Maintenance
Schedules.
The service intervals are based on odometer read-
ings in kilometers. There are two maintenance sched-
ules that show proper service intervals. Use the
schedule that best describes the conditions the vehi-
cle is operated under.Schedule-Alists all the sched-
uled maintenance to be performed under normal
operating conditions.Schedule-Bis the schedule for
vehicles that are operated under one or more of the
following conditions:
²Day and night temperatures are below freezing.
²Stop and go driving.
²Long periods of engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 5 miles.
²Operation at sustained high speeds during hot
weather above 32ÉC (90ÉF).
²Taxi, police or delivery service.
²Trailer towing.
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check engine oil level, add as required.
²Check windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
²Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals
as required.²Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator
for proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
²Inspect exhaust system.
²Inspect brake hoses
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on ScheduleÐA (7,500 miles) or every other
interval shown on ScheduleÐ B (6,000 miles).
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²If your mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12 000
km) yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil
change.
²Replace engine oil filter.
SCHEDULEÐA (DIESEL)
1 000 KM
²Change engine oil.
²Change engine oil filter.
²Check all fluid levels.
²Check correct torque, intake manifold mounting
nuts.
²Check correct torque, exhaust manifold mount-
ing nuts.
²Check correct torque, turbocharger mounting
nuts.
²Check correct torque, water manifold bolts.
10 000 KM
²Change engine oil.
²Change engine oil filter.
20 000 KM
²Change engine oil.
²Change engine oil filter.
²Replace air filter element.
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