steering DODGE CARAVAN 2004 4.G Service Manual

Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt
tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, re-
place if necessary.X
Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3 liter and
3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter. X
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SCHEDULE ªAº
Miles 6, 000 12, 000 18, 000 24, 000 30, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000 ) (48 000) (58 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *X XXX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
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Miles 42, 000 48, 000 54, 000 60, 000 66, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump
belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines,
replace if necessary.XX
Check thePCV valveand replace, if neces-
sary.*X
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt
tension on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter engines, re-
place if necessary.X
Check and replace thePCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines, replace if necessary. ³X
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Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables2.4 liter engines. X
Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension
on 2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engines only. X
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Air Cleaner Filter...................... 308
Block Heater......................... 230
Break-In Recommendations................ 70
Checking Oil Level..................... 303
Compartment......................298,299
Coolant............................. 344
Cooling............................. 318
Exhaust Gas Caution..................36,269
Fails to Start.......................227,229
Fuel Requirements..................... 266
Oil ..............................303,344
Oil Change Interval.................... 305
Oil Selection.......................... 305
Oil Synthetic......................... 307
Overheating.......................... 281
Temperature Gauge..................... 154
Exhaust Gas Caution..............36,71,269,317
Exhaust System......................... 317
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 78Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 308
Air Conditioning....................219,313
Automatic Transaxle.................... 328
Engine Fuel.......................... 309
Engine Oil........................307,344
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 307
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 280
Turn Signal..................158,159,340,342
Fluid Capacities......................... 343
Fluid Leaks............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 327
Brake............................... 345
Power Steering.....................314,345
Fog Light Service........................ 341
Fog Lights..........................102,341
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 291
386 INDEX

Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 235
Parking On Hill......................... 236
Passing Light........................... 103
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 106
Pets.................................. 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 247
Power
Brakes.............................. 237
Distribution Center..................... 336
Door Locks........................... 18
Lift Gate............................. 34
Mirrors.............................. 79
Outlet.............................. 127
Seats................................ 81
Sliding Door.......................... 29
Steering............................. 240
Steering, Checking..................... 314
Sunroof............................. 125Windows............................. 37
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features...... 116,120,124
Programming Transmitters............23,120,124
Radial Ply Tires......................... 255
Radiator Cap........................319,320
Radio..........................161,171,178
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 160
Radio Operation........................ 198
Radio Remote Controls.................189,195
Rear Air Conditioning.................206,214
Rear Cup Holder........................ 130
Rear Heater............................ 206
Rear Seat Removal......................88,90
Rear Seating Flexibility..................92,94
Rear Window Defroster................... 222
392 INDEX

Bench.............................90,92
Easy Entry............................ 85
Easy-Out Roller........................ 90
Heated.............................. 82
Integrated, Child....................... 58
Lumbar Support........................ 84
Power............................... 81
Reclining...........................83,84
Removal.........................86,88,90
Tilting............................... 85
Security Alarm.......................... 26
Selection of Coolant...................... 344
Sentry Key............................. 13
Service Assistance....................... 372
Service Contract......................... 374
Service Engine Soon Light................. 155
Service Manuals........................ 376
Setting the Clock........................ 159
Shoulder Belts........................... 39Side Airbag............................. 54
Signals, Turn................102,158,159,340,342
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 290
Snow Chains........................... 263
Snow Tires............................ 264
Spare Tire............................. 283
Spark Plugs............................ 308
Speed Control.......................... 107
Speedometer........................... 151
Starting............................... 226
Engine Fails to Start.................227,229
Starting and Operating.................... 226
Steering
Column Controls...................... 102
Linkage............................. 315
Power...........................240,314
Shaft Seal............................ 314
Tilt Column.......................... 104
394 INDEX

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 195
Storage............................132,337
Storage Bin............................ 132
Storage, Vehicle......................217,337
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 337
Sulfur in Gasoline....................... 268
Sun Roof.............................. 125
Sun Visor Extension....................... 80
Sunglass Storage........................ 111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 307
Tachometer............................ 153
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 208
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......154,281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 62
Theft Alarm............................ 26
Theft System............................ 26Tilt Steering Column..................... 104
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 247
Tire Markings.......................... 242
Tire Safety Information.................... 242
Tires ............................72,251,378
Alignment........................... 258
Chains.............................. 263
Changing............................ 282
Compact Spare........................ 255
High Speed.......................... 254
Inflation Pressures..................... 252
Jacking............................. 282
Load Capacity.....................247,248
Pressure Monitor System................. 259
Quality Grading....................... 378
Radial.............................. 255
Replacement.......................257,259
Rotation............................. 265
Safety...........................242,251
INDEX 395
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