Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toWheelsin the
Maintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and
1000 miles (800 and 1600 km).
Perform again at 500 and 1000 mile
(800 and 1600 km) intervals after
each tire removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper
bladesIf wiping the blades with a clean cloth
and mild detergent and washing with
a cleaner does not restore a clean
wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position when
vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when operated.
1- During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
2- Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3- Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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ON-HIGHWAY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR MORE ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Kilometers (x 1000) 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 500,000 miles (800,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output shaft - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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ON-HIGHWAY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR MORE ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300
Kilometers (x 1000) 264 288 312 336 360 384 408 432 456 480
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate•••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay level / linkage - lubricate••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change level••
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 500,000 miles (800,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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CITY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR LESS ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Kilometers (x 1000) 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid••
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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CITY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR LESS ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
Kilometers (x 1000) 176 192 208 224 240 256 272 288 304 320
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••
Tie rode ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate•••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•••
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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SEVERE SERVICE - ON/OFF ROAD IN DIRTY CONDITIONS OR 20,000 MILES (32,000 KM) OR LESS
ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Kilometers (x 1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level•••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check fluid level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid••
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joints - lubricate••••••••••
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SEVERE SERVICE - ON/OFF ROAD IN DIRTY CONDITIONS OR 20,000 MILES (32,000 KM) OR LESS
ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Kilometers (x 1000) 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate•••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•••
Power steering filter - replacement•
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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fluid, checking and adding ....197
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .................220
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................130
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................33, 35, 40
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................143
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................69–70, 72
Safety defects, reporting ..164–165
Safety restraints ..............69–70, 72
Belt-Minder.............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........74
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................70, 72
for children ...............................79
lap belt ......................................71
warning light and
chime .............................22, 74–75
Safety seats for children ............82
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................237
General Maintenance
Information .............................237
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................82heated ........................................67
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................220
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................92
jump starting ..........................153
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................92
Steering .....................................178
Steering wheel
controls ................................54, 59
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................121, 204
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........46–47
Tires ...........................................212
Towing
wrecker ....................................157
Traction control
off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................123, 127
automatic operation ...............123
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................202
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
lubricant specifications ..........220
manual operation ....................127
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle loading ..................136–137
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