belt RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Workshop Manual

Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. XX
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.* XX
Flush and replace engine coolant if not done
at 102,000 miles (170 000 km). X
*This maintenance is not required if the belt was previ-
ously replaced.
** This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts. SCHEDULE “B” 497
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage. X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. X
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired. X500 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXX
Rotate tires. XXXX
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. XXXX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months. X
Flush and replace engine coolant if not replaced at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km/h). X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. XXXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.* X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. X
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. X SCHEDULE “A” 501
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* This maintenance is not required if the belt was
previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts. 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 me-
chanic.502 SCHEDULE “A”
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Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only) ..... 441
AxleFluid .......................... 437,471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 422
Battery ............................ 418,419
Blanket .......................... 260,420
Emergency Starting ..................... 382
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 123
Bearings .............................. 444
Belts,Drive ............................ 406
Belts, Seat .............................. 35
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 423
B-Pillar Location ........................ 310
Brake Fluid ............................ 471
Brake System ........................ 301,434
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 302
Disc Brakes .......................... 434 Fluid Check .......................... 435
Hoses .............................. 434
Master Cylinder ....................... 435
Parking ............................. 299
Warning Light ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ....................... 462
Bulbs,Light ............................ 461
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 466
Calibration, Compass .................. 138,148
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 468
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ....................... 401,403
Power Steering ........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 429
Car Washes ............................ 452
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 75,330
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 228 INDEX 515
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Catalyst Full Message ..................... 415
Catalytic Converter ...................... 413
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............ 182,190,204
Cellular Phone .......................... 87
Center Lap Belts ......................... 45
Center Seat Storage Compartment ......... 155,157
Certification Label ....................... 338
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 432
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 306
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 176
Child Restraint ........................ 59,60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 64,67
Child Seat ............................ 60,66
Cigar Lighter ........................... 151
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 454
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock ..................... 180,185,192,205,219
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 436 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 318
Compass .............................. 138
Compass Calibration .................. 138,148
Compass Variance .................... 140,148
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 134
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 429
Cooling System ......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 429
Coolant Capacity ...................... 468
Coolant Level ................... 426,427,430
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 430
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 427
Inspection ........................... 430
Points to Remember .................... 431
Pressure Cap ......................... 429
Radiator Cap ......................... 429516 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 428,469
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 132
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 504
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights ................... 124
Dealer Service .......................... 395
Defroster, Rear Window ................. 86,160
Defroster, Windshield ................ 76, 232,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 128
Diesel Exhaust Brake ..................... 265
Diesel Fuel ............................ 331
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 331
Bulk Storage of ........................ 336
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 295
Dipsticks .............................. 398
Power Steering ........................ 421 Disc Brakes ............................ 434
Disposal .............................. 405
Engine Oil ........................... 405
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 430
Door Ajar ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 145
Downshifting ........................ 281,282
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 410
DriveBelts ............................ 406
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 326,378
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 222
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............. 86,160
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 132
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 142
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 288
Emergency Brake ........................ 299 INDEX 517
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Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 436
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Infant Restraint ........................ 59,60
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 323
Information Center ...................... 142
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 142
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 83
Instrument Cluster .................... 170,172
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 169
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 456
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 457
Interior Appearance Care .................. 455
Interior Lights .......................... 122
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 128
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ........... 415 Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 371
Jack Operation .......................... 372
Jump Starting .......................... 382
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 125
LapBelts .............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 64
LifeofTires ............................ 321
Lights .............................. 77,121
Airbag ............................ 57,173
Anti-Lock Warning .................. 177,304 INDEX 521
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Brake Warning ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ................... 461,462
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 466
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 176
Cruise .............................. 180
Daytime Running ...................... 124
Dome .............................. 141
Fog .......................... 125,178,465
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 287
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Headlights ........................... 124
High Beam ........................ 127,173
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 127
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 172
Intensity Control ....................... 122
Interior ............................. 122
Lights On Reminder .................... 125 Passing ............................. 126
Reading ............................. 141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 173
Service ........................... 461,462
Transfer Case ......................... 287
Transmission Warning ................... 179
Turn Signal ..................... 125,173,462
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Limited-Slip Differential ................ 295,437
Loading Vehicle ......................... 338
Tires ............................... 310
Locks ................................. 26
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 26
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 423522 INDEX

Seats ............................... 116
Sliding Rear Window ................. 33,160
Steering .......................... 304,421
Take-Off Adapter ...................... 296
Take-Off Operation ..................... 296
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 145
PTO (Power Take-Off) .................... 296
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 317
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 429
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 181
Radio, Navigation ....................... 218
Radio Operation ................... 182,190,204
Radio Remote Controls .................... 226 Radio, Satellite ....................... 219,222
Radio (Sound Systems) .............. 182,190,204
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 436,437
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 445
Rear Window Features .................... 160
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,161
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 361,363
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 362,365
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 421
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 226
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Tires ....................... 321
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 507 INDEX 525
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