power steering DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003 User Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES FOR ALL
MARKETS EXCEPT U.S., CANADA and
MEXICO
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................1DESCRIPTION Ð DIESEL ENGINES........9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
FOR ALL MARKETS EXCEPT
U.S., CANADA and MEXICO
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Maintenance Schedule Information not included in
this section, is located in the appropriate Owner's
Manual.
There are two maintenance schedules that show
therequiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleªBº. It is for vehicles that are
operated under the conditions that are listed below
and at the beginning of the schedule.
²Day or night temperatures are below 0É C (32É
F).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É
F).L
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85
(ethanol) fuel.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the condi-
tions listed for Schedule(B(.
Second is ScheduleªAº. It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule9B9.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving
conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow
the interval that occurs first.CAUTION: Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil
level while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil
only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN
mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule ªAº 12 000 km (7,500 miles) or
every other interval shown on Schedule ªBº 10 000
km (6,000 miles).
SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
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every 77 000 km (48,000 miles) if the vehicle is usu-
ally operated under one or more of the conditions
marked with anL.
²
Day or night temperatures are below 0É C (32É F).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).²
More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É F).L
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85
(ethanol) fuel.
Kilometers 5 000 10 000 14 000 19 000 24 000 29 000
(Miles) (3,000 ) (6,000 ) (9,000) (12,000) (15,000) (18,000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace
if necessary. *XXXX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*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, replace if necessary.X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of
this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
Kilometers 34 000 38 000 43 000 48 000 53 000 58 000
(Miles) (21,000) (24,000) (27,000) (30,000) (33,000) (36,000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace
if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs2.4 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, replace if necessary.X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as
necessary.*X
Change the manual transmission fluid. X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of
this chart)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD)
overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid.
(See the note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
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Kilometers 62 000 67 000 72 000 77 000 82 000 86 000
(Miles) (39,000) (42,000) (45,000) (48,000) (51,000) (54,000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XX XX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*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,
replace if necessary.X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and fliter. X
Change the manual transmission fluid. X
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit
fluid. (See the note at the end of this chart.)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) overrunning
clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See note at the end of
this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
Kilometers 91 000 96 000 101 000 106 000 110 000 115 000
(Miles) (57,000) (60,000) (63,000) (66,000) (69,000) (72,000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
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
Replace theignition cableson 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,
replace if necessary.X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if
necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
engines, replace if necessary.X
Change the manual transmission fluid. X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart)XX
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD)
overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid. (See
note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
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Kilometers 120 000 125 000 130 000 134 000 139 000 144 000
(Miles) (75,000) (78,000) (81,000) (84,000) (87,000) (90,000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air
cleaner filterXX
Replace thespark plugson
3.3 liter engines.X
Replace theignition cables
on 3.3 liter engines.X
Replace thespark plugson
2.4 liter engines.X
Inspect and adjust the power
steering pump belt tension on
2.4 liter engines.XX
Inspect the generator belt on
2.4 liter engines, replace if
necessary.XX
Inspect the tie rod ends and
boot seals.X
Inspect engine accessory
drive belts on 3.3 liter
engines, replace if necessary.
³XX
Change the manual
transmission fluid.X
Check thePCV valveand
replace if necessary. Not
required if previously
changed.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive
power transfer unit fluid. (See
the note at the end of this
chart.)XX
Change the All Wheel Drive
(AWD) overrunning clutch and
rear carrier fluid. (See note at
the end of this chart)X
Replace theengine timing
belton 2.4 liter engines. *X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.XX
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Kilometers 149 000 154 000 158 000 160 000 163 000 168 000
(Miles) (93,000) (96,000) (99,000) (100,000) (102,000) (105,000)
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary. *X XXX X
Replace theengine air
cleaner filter*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, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect engine accessory
drive belts on 3.3 liter
engines, replace if necessary.
³X
Change the automatic
transmission fluid and fliter.X
Change the manual
transmission fluid.X
Change the All Wheel Drive
(AWD) power transfer unit,
overrunning clutch and rear
carrier fluid. (See note at the
end of this chart)X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 60 months or
100,000 miles.X
Replace the air conditioning
filter.X
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Kilometers 173 000 178 000 182 000 187 000 192 000
(Miles) (108,000) (111,000) (114,000) (117,000) (120,000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace
if necessary. *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, replace if necessary.X
Inspect engine accessory drive belts on 3.3
liter engines, replace if necessary. ³X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as
necessary.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of
this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously
replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.NOTE: The AWD power transfer unit fluid and the
AWD overrunning clutch/ rear carrier fluid must be
changed at the more frequent intervals shown in
schedule B if the vehicle is operated under any of
the conditions noted by a diamond at the beginning
of the schedule.
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SCHEDULE ªAº
Kilometers 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000
(Miles) (7,500) (15,000) (22,500 (30,000) (37,500) (45,000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil
filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter,
replace if necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner
filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter
engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot
seals.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
Kilometers 84 000 96 000 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000
(Miles) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000) (82,500) (90,000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter,
replace if necessary. *X XXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter
engines.XX
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter
engines.X
Inspect and adjust the power steering
pump belt tension on 2.4 liter engines.XX
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X X
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter
engines, replace if necessary.XX
Check thePCV valveand replace, if
necessary.*XX
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3
liter engines, replace if necessary. ³XX X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months, regardless of mileage.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
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Kilometers 156 000 160 000 168 000 180 000 192 000
(Miles) (97,500) (100,000) (105,000) (112,500) (120,000)
[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 necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter
engines.X
Replace theignition cableson 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.XX
Inspect the generator belt on 2.4 liter
engines, replace if necessary.XX
Check and replace thePCV valve,if
necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Replace thespark plugs3.3 liter engines. X
Replace theignition cables3.3 liter
engines.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
100,000 miles, if not done at 60 months.X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engines only.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously
replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed
anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.WARNING: You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work
for which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability
to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.
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DESCRIPTION Ð DIESEL ENGINES
Maintenance Schedule Information not included in
this section, is located in the appropriate Owner's
Manual.
There are two maintenance schedules that show
therequiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleªBº. It is for vehicles that are
operated under the conditions that are listed below
and at the beginning of the schedule.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É F).
²Trailer towing.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the condi-
tions listed for Schedule(B(.
Second is ScheduleªAº. It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule9B9.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving
conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow
the interval that occurs first.
CAUTION: Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil
level while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil
only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN
mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check the tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Inspect engine accessory drive belts. Replace as
necessary.
²Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel fil-
ter/water separator unit.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval (20
000 km).
SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32É C (90É F).
²Trailer towing.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
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(7) Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle
using Remover, Special Tool C-3894±A (Fig. 12).(8) If equipped with antilock brakes, remove the
front wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle
(Fig. 13).
(9) Remove the two steering knuckle-to-strut clevis
bracket attaching bolts.
(10) Tip the knuckle outward and remove the
driveshaft stub axle from the hub and bearing. Sus-
pend driveshaft straight outward using a bungee
cord or wire (Fig. 10).Do not allow driveshaft to
hang by inner joint.
(11) Remove ball joint nut using a power impact
wrench. Because the tapered stud is held sufficiently
in the knuckle at this time, it is not necessary to
hold the stud stationary to remove the nut.
(12) Reinstall the ball joint nut until the top of the
nut is even with the top of the ball joint stud. This
will keep the stud from distorting while the stud is
released from the knuckle in the following step.
CAUTION: Do not remove ball joint stud from steer-
ing knuckle using a hammer. Damage to the Alumi-
num knuckle, ball joint or control arm will result.
(13) Release ball joint stud from steering knuckle
using Remover, Special Tool C-4150A, as shown (Fig.
14). To ease Remover installation and use, it may
help to rotate the knuckle around so the inside of the
knuckle faces outward.
(14) Remove the nut from the top of the ball joint
stud.
(15) Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
(16) If the hub and bearing needs to be trans-
ferred, remove the four bolts attaching the hub and
bearing to the knuckle, then remove the hub and
bearing.
Fig. 11 Removing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
1 - TIE ROD END
2 - STEERING KNUCKLE
3 - WRENCH
4 - SOCKET
5 - TIE ROD END STUD
Fig. 12 Tie Rod Removal With Tool C-3894-A
1 - OUTER TIE ROD
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3894-A
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
Fig. 13 Front Wheel Speed Sensor
1 - MOUNTING BOLT
2 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - 8 FRONT SUSPENSIONRS
KNUCKLE (Continued)
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