2004 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL check transmission fluid

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 fil-
ter and adjust bands.X
398 SCHEDULE ªAº
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M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Air Cleaner, Engine...................331,358
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............338,339
Air Conditioning System................187,338
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 191
Air Filter.............................. 331
Air Pressure, Tires....................252,259
Airbag..............................45,50
Airbag Light.........................70,144
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 50
Airbag, Side............................ 53
Alarm..............................29,147
Alignment and Balance................... 258
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 345
Capacities........................... 379
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............146,242
Anti-Theft System.....................29,147
Appearance Care........................ 362Ashtray............................... 127
Automatic Transmission................... 353
Adding Fluid......................... 353
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 354
Fluid Level Check...................... 353
Fluid Type........................354,381
Shift Indicator........................ 147
Shifting............................. 218
Special Additives...................... 355
Axle Fluid.......................274,351,381
Axle Lubrication.....................274,351
Ball Joints............................. 340
Battery............................... 336
Blanket..........................213,338
Emergency Starting..................... 310
Bearings.............................. 355
Belts, Drive............................ 331
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
412 INDEX

Exterior Lighting........................ 101
Fan .................................. 347
Filters
Engine Oil.....................325,328,380
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 103
Flat Tire Stowage.....................299,309
Fluid, Brake........................... 381
Fluid Capacities......................... 379
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 348
Manual Transmission................... 352
Power Steering........................ 339
Transfer Case......................... 352
Fog Lights..........................102,378
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 130
Four Wheel Drive....................... 226
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 296Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 313
Front Axle..........................340,351
Fuel..............................264,297
Diesel.........................264,297,380
Gauge.............................. 149
Requirements......................... 264
Specifications......................... 267
Tank Capacity........................ 379
Fuses................................ 366
Garage Door Opener..................... 120
Gauges............................... 150
Coolant Temperature.................... 146
Fuel................................ 149
Oil Pressure.......................... 145
Speedometer......................... 145
Tachometer.......................... 144
Voltmeter............................ 144
Gear Ranges........................... 218
416 INDEX

Low Washer Fluid..................... 149
Passing............................. 104
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 145
Service.............................. 367
Side Marker.......................... 378
Transfer Case......................... 230
Transmission Warning................150,281
Turn Signal..................103,144,367,371
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 143
Limited-Slip Differential................237,352
Loading Vehicle......................... 269
Tires ............................... 247
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 59
Lubricants............................. 356
Lubrication, Body....................... 340
Lug Nuts............................. 305
Lumbar Support......................... 94
Maintenance........................... 322
Maintenance Procedures................... 325
Maintenance Schedule.................... 384
Schedule9A9......................... 396
Manual, Service......................... 408
Manual Transmission...............222,224,352
Fluid Level Check...................... 352
Lubricant Selection..................352,381
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Powered....................... 77
Outside.............................. 76
Rearview............................. 75
INDEX 419
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