MEMORY SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 APPLICABILITY
1. Reconnect all previously disconnected components and connectors.
2. If any Memory Seat Memory Module Trouble Codes are present, erase at this time.
3. With the Memory Switch on the Driver's Door, program the Driver's Seat #1 Button to a
desired position and Driver #2 Button to a different position.
4. Remove the Ignition Key and close all Doors to allow the Body Control Module to time out,
about 30 seconds.
5. Verify that both Memory positions can be recalled from the RKE transmitter and the
Memory Switch on the Driver's Door.
6. Turn the ignition on, and with the DRBIII, erase all Diagnostic Trouble Codes from ALL
modules. Start the engine and allow it to run for 2 minutes and fully operate the system that
was malfunctioning.
7. Turn the ignition off and wait 5 seconds. Turn the ignition on and using the DRBIII, read
DTC's from ALL modules.
Are any DTC's present or is the original complaint still present?All
Ye s®Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No®Repair is complete.
POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 APPLICABILITY
1. NOTE: If the PCM has been replaced and the correct VIN and mileage have not
been programmed, a DTC will be set in the ABS Module, Airbag Module and the
SKIM.
2. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key Immobilizer System, Secret
Key data must be updated. Refer to the Service Information for the PCM, SKIM and
the Transponder (ignition key) for programming information.
3. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all components related to the repair are connected
properly.
4. Inspect the engine oil for fuel contamination. Replace the oil and filter as necessary.
5. Attempt to start the engine.
6. If the No Start condition is still present, refer to the symptom list and perform the diagnostic
testing as necessary. refer to and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
7. Run the engine for one warm-up cycle to verify operation.
8. With the DRBIIIt, confirm that no DTCs or Secondary Indicators are present and that all
components are functioning properly.
9. If a DTC is present, refer to the appropriate category and select the corresponding symptom.
Are any DTCs present?All
Ye s®Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No®Repair is complete.
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VERIFICATION TESTS
Verification Tests ÐContinued
Verification Tests
CHARGING VERIFICATION - VER-3 APPLICABILITY
1. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and
connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.
2. If the PCM has been replaced, perform step 3. Otherwise, continue with step 4.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a factory theft alarm, start the engine at least 20 times in
order to be able to activate the alarm system when desired.
4. With the DRB, erase all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
5. Start the engine.
6. Raise the engine speed to 2000 RPM for at least 30 seconds.
7. Allow the engine to idle.
8. Turn the ignition off for 20 seconds.
9. Turn the ignition on.
10. With the DRB, read ECM and PCM DTCs.
11. If this DTC has reset, or another DTC has set, look for any Technical Service Bulletins
(TSBs) that may relate to this condition. Return to the Symptom List if necessary.
12. If the charging system is functioning correctly and there are no DTCs, the repair is now
complete.
Are any DTCs or symptoms remaining?All
Ye s®Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No®Repair is complete.
NO START VERIFICATION - VER-1 APPLICABILITY
1. NOTE: IMPORTANT! If the Engine Control Module, Sentry Key Immobilizer
Module or Powertrain Control Module have been replaced, ensure the programming
procedures for these modules have been performed in accordance with the Service
Information.
2. Inspect the vehicle to ensure that all engine components are properly installed and
connected. Reassemble and reconnect components as necessary.
3. Inspect the engine oil for contamination. If it is contaminated, change the oil and filter.
4. With the DRB, erase all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
5. Turn the ignition off for at least 10 seconds.
6. Attempt to start the engine.
7. If the engine is unable to start, look for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may
relate to this condition. Return to the Symptom List if necessary.
8. If the engine starts and continues to run, the repair is now complete.
Are any DTCs or symptoms remaining?All
Ye s®Repair is not complete, refer to appropriate symptom.
No®Repair is complete.
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VERIFICATION TESTS
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS.........................1
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION............................1
PARTS & LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATION
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................2
LUBRICANT CLASSIFICATIONS.............2
PARTS AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS....................2
FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION............................3
OPERATION.............................7
FLUID FILL/CHECK LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION............................7MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION............................7
HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................16
HOISTING............................16
JUMP STARTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................16
JUMP STARTING.......................16
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................17
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS............17
LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Fuel Tank 75 L (20 gal.)
Engine Oil* - 2.4L 4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
Engine Oil* - 3.3/3.8L 4.0 L (4.5 qts.)
Cooling System** - 2.4L 10.7 L (11.4 qts.)
Cooling System** -
3.3/3.8L without Rear
Heater12.6 L (13.4 qts.)
Cooling System** -
3.3/3.8L with Rear Heater15.4 L (16.3 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle -
Service Fill3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle -
31TH Overhaul Fill8.6 L (9.1 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle -
41TE Overhaul Fill9.2 L (9.7 qts.)
AWD Power Transfer Unit 1.15 L (2.4 pts.)
Power Steering 1.2 L (2.5 pts.)
AWD Bi-directional
Overrunning Clutch0.575 L (1.22 pts.)
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
AWD Rear Carrier 0.7 L (1.48 pts.)
*(includes oil filter)
**(includes heater and recovery/reserve bottle)
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international
symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid check and fill locations (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 International Symbols
RSLUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE0-1
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
Standard engine oil identification notations have
been adopted to aid in the proper selection of engine
oil. The identifying notations are located on the label
of engine oil plastic bottles and the top of engine oil
cans (Fig. 5).
This symbol on the front of an oil container means
that the oil has been certified by the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) to meet all the lubrication
requirements specified by DaimlerChrysler.
FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE OIL - 3.3L
Engine Oil Selection for Operating on E-85 Fuel
If vehicle operates on E-85 fuel either full or part-
time, use only MopartFlexible Fuel 5W-30 engine oil
or an equivalent that meets DaimlerChrysler Stan-
dard MS-9214. Equivalent commercial Flexible Fuel
engine oils may be labeled as Multi-Fuel, Variable
Fuel, Flexible Fuel, etc. These engine oils may be
satisfactory if they meet the DaimlerChrysler Stan-
dard.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in Flex-
ible Fuel engines.
CAUTION: If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used
when using E-85 fuel, engine wear or damage may
result.
DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
NOTE: Refer to the maintenance schedules for the
recommended maintenance (fluid/filter change)
intervals for this transaxle.
NOTE: For fluid level checking procedures, (Refer
to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
31TH/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (Refer to 21
- TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/
FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)NOTE: The 41TE transaxle has a common transmis-
sion and differential sump. Filling the transaxle
accommodates the differential as well.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
MopartATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid-
Type 9602) is required in this transaxle. Substitute
fluids can induce torque converter clutch shudder.
MopartATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid-
Type 9602) when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed
red so it can be identified from other fluids used in
the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red
color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid
condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin
to look darker in color and may eventually become
brown.This is normal.A dark brown/black fluid
accompanied with a burnt odor and/or deterioration
in shift quality may indicate fluid deterioration or
transmission component failure.
FLUID ADDITIVES
DaimlerChrysler strongly recommends against the
addition of any fluids to the transmission, other than
those automatic transmission fluids listed above.
Exceptions to this policy are the use of special dyes
to aid in detecting fluid leaks.
Various ªspecialº additives and supplements exist
that claim to improve shift feel and/or quality. These
additives and others also claim to improve converter
clutch operation and inhibit overheating, oxidation,
varnish, and sludge. These claims have not been sup-
ported to the satisfaction of DaimlerChrysler and
these additivesmust not be used.The use of trans-
mission ªsealersº should also be avoided, since they
may adversely affect the integrity of transmission
seals.
DESCRIPTION - FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your engine is designed to meet all emissions reg-
ulations and provide excellent fuel economy and per-
formance when using high quality unleaded gasoline
having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium
gasoline is not recommended. The use of premium
gasoline will provide no benefit over high quality reg-
ular gasoline, and in some circumstances may result
in poorer performance.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not
harmful to your engine. However, continued heavy
spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and
immediate service is required. Engine damage result-
ing from operation with a heavy spark knock may
not be covered by the new vehicle warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as
hard starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experi-
ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline
before considering service for the vehicle.
Fig. 5 Engine Oil Container Standard Notations
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FLUID TYPES (Continued)
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage
by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 7) on the label. At the bottom NLGI
symbol is the usage and quality identification letters.
Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the letter
ªGº. Chassis lubricant is identified by the latter ªLº.
The letter following the usage letter indicates the
quality of the lubricant. The following symbols indi-
cate the highest quality.
OPERATION
The cooling system is designed around the coolant.
The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in
the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and
engine block. Then coolant carries the heat to the
radiator where the tube/fin radiator can transfer the
heat to the air.
WARNING: ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE GLYCOL
BASE COOLANT AND IS HARMFUL IF SWAL-
LOWED OR INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK
TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. IF INHALED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS.
WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER
COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF
GLYCOL BASE COOLANT PROPERLY, CONTACT
YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR
LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR
AREA. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN
THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR
HOT UNDER PRESSURE, PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT. AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHEN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS
PERFORMED, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
FLUID FILL/CHECK
LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION
The fluid check/fill points and lubrication locations
are located in each applicable Sections.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule ±A. It lists all the scheduled
maintenance to be performed under ªnormalº operat-
ing conditions.
Second is Schedule ±B. It is a schedule for vehi-
cles that are operated under the following conditions:
²Frequent short trip driving less than 10 miles
(16.2 km)
²Frequent driving in dusty conditions
²Frequent off-road or desert operation
²Frequent trailer towing
²Day and night temperatures are below freezing
²Frequent long periods of engine idling
²Frequent stop and go driving
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC)*
²Taxi, police or delivery service
²If equipped for and operation with E-85
(ethanol) fuel.
DESCRIPTION
At Each Stop For Fuel
²Check engine oil level and add as required.
²Check windshield washer solvent and add as
required.
Once A Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
²Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission.
Add fluid as required.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change oil filter
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponent boots and seals.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule ± A (7,500 miles - 12 000 km) or
Fig. 7 NLGI Symbol
1 - WHEEL BEARINGS
2 - CHASSIS LUBRICATION
3 - CHASSIS AND WHEEL BEARINGS
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FLUID TYPES (Continued)
every other interval on Schedule ± B (6,000 miles -
10 000 km).
²Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and
clamps.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The scheduled emission maintenance listed inbold
typeon the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at
the mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
DESCRIPTION - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE±A±CHRYSLER TOWN AND
COUNTRY VEHICLES
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Check the PCV valve and replace, if neces-
sary.*
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if nec-
essary.
²Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt and replace if
necessary. This maintenance is not required if the
belt was previously replaced.
²Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months.
82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Check the PCV valve and replace, if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed.*
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if nec-
essary. This maintenance is not required if the belt
was previously replaced.
²Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
²Inspect the brake linings.
97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
100,000 Miles (160,000 km)
²Replace the spark plugs.
²Replace the ignition cables.
²Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles (160,000 km).
105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt and replace if
necessary. This maintenance is not required if the
belt was previously replaced.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
112,500 Miles (180 000 km) or at 90 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 96 months
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Check and replace the PCV valve, if neces-
sary.*
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt. Not required if
replaced at 75,000, 90,000 or 105,000 miles.
²Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
*This maintenance is recommended by Daimler-
Chrysler Corporation to the owner but is not
required to maintain the emissions warranty.
NOTE: Inspection and service should also be per-
formed anytime a malfunction is observed or sus-
pected. Retain all receipts.
SCHEDULE±B±CHRYSLER TOWN AND
COUNTRY VEHICLES
Follow this schedule if the vehicle is usually oper-
ates under one or more of the following conditions.
²Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles (8
km)
²Frequent driving in dusty conditions
²Frequent trailer towing
²Day and night temperatures are below freezing
²Frequent long periods of engine idling
²Frequent stop and go driving
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC)*
²Taxi, police or delivery service
²If equipped for and operation with E-85
(ethanol) fuel.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter). Replace as necessary.*
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power trans-
fer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of Schedule ±
B.)
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
21,000 Miles (34 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrunning
clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note at the end
of Schedule ± B.)
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
27,000 Miles (43 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Inspect the PCV valve, replace as neces-
sary.*
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power trans-
fer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of Schedule ±
B.)
²Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
33,000 Miles (53 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
36,000 Miles (58 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
39,000 Miles (62 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
42,000 Miles (67 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrunning
clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note at the end
of Schedule ± B.)
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter). Replace as necessary.*
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power trans-
fer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of Schedule ±
B.)
²Inspect the brake linings.
48,000 Miles (77 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid
and replace the filter. (See the note at the end of
Schedule ± B.)
51,000 Miles (82 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
54,000 Miles (86 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
57,000 Miles (91 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces-
sary.*
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt and replace if
necessary.
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power trans-
fer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of Schedule ±
B.)
²Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
63,000 Miles (101 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrunning
clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note at the end
of Schedule ± B.)
66,000 Miles (106 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
69,000 Miles (110 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
72,000 Miles (115 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter) and replace as necessary.*
²Replace the spark plugs.
²Replace the ignition cables.
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt and replace if
necessary. This maintenance is not required if belt
was previously replaced.
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power trans-
fer unit fluid. (See the note at the end of Schedule ±
B.)
78,000 Miles (125 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
81,000 Miles (130 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake linings.
84,000 Miles (134 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrunning
clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See the note at the end
of Schedule ± B.)
87,000 Miles (139 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
²Change the engine oil.
²Replace the engine oil filter.
²Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
²Check the PCV valve and replace if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed.*
²Inspect the serpentine drive belt and replace if
necessary. This maintenance is not required if belt
was previously replaced.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)