Scheduled
Maintenance
Services
Explanation
Of
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in this section. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses these.
All
parts should be replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
1.
ENGINE OIL AND
OIL
FILTER CHANGE*
-ALWAYS
USE
SG
OR
SG/CE QUALITY, ENERGY CONSERVING
II
OILS
OF
THE
PROPER
VISCOSITY.
To
determine the preferred viscosity oil for your vehicle’s
engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30 or
10W-30),
see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
2.
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
-Lubricate the front suspension, king pin
bushings, steering linkage, transmission, and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines
(2
wheel drive), brake
pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs at the intervals specified.
If
you have a
3500
HD,
lubricate the king pins and king pin bushings
every
1,500
miles
(2500
km) for Maintenance Schedule
1,
or every
3,000
(5000
km) for Maintenance Schedule
2.
Ball joints and king pin bushings should not be lubricated unless their
temperature is
10°F
(-12”C), or higher. When the weather is cold, let
them warm up before lubrication
or
they could be damaged.
Also,
be sure
to
check all the vehicle fluid levels at this time.
3.
CLUTCH
FORK
BALL STUD LUBRICATION
-Lubricate the clutch fork
ball stud through the fitting on the clutch housing. Lubricant must be
added “sparingly” to the fitting, as only.
0066
Ib. (.003 kg) is required
to
lubricate the ball stud surface.
Do
not add lubricant more often than the
intervals in the Maintenance Charts.
Too
much
lubricant
will
damage
the clutch
assembly.
4.
ENGINE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT (DIESEL ENGINES)*
-Adjust to
the specifications shown on the underhood label. You must use
calibrated test equipment.
5.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE*
-Drain, flush and refill system with new
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for the proper coolant and
mixture
to
use in your vehicle.
Also
inspect the hoses and replace them
if
they
i
cracked, swollen,
or
deteriorated. Tighten all hose clamps (except consrant tension
clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the radiator neck.
To
ensure proper operation, pressure
test the radiator and cap.
*
An Emission Control Service
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