DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual

Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000)
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid
2500/3500 models only.X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (545 RFE only).X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-
place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).X
SCHEDULE “B” 451
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Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750
(Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect fan hub.X
Inspect damper.X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X
452 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750
(Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000)
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-
place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).X
SCHEDULE “B” 453
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Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500
(Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant. X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.X
Change rear axle fluid. X
454 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500
(Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000)
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
SCHEDULE “B” 455
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Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000
(Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km).X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Clean engine air filter assembly.X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Inspect drive belts, replace as required. X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Inspect fan hub. X
456 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000
(Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000)
Inspect damper. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.XX
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56)
fluid 2500/3500 models only.X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
SCHEDULE “B” 457
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Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000
(Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump and spin-on cooler
return filter (if equipped) (545 RFE only).X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only).X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
458 SCHEDULE “B”
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Schedule “A”
Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500
(Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.XX
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X
Inspect brake linings. X
SCHEDULE “A” 459
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Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500
(Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Inspect fan hub.X
Inspect damper.X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
460 SCHEDULE “A”
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