MaintenanceIntervalsandSpecications
LubricationandMaintenanceInterval–RecommendedSynchronizedIntervals(cont.)
SystemItemIntervalsSpecialInterval(3):miles(km)/hours/months
EngineStartandGauge/WarningIndicators–CheckA,B
InstrumentReadingsProper–CheckA,B
ABSWiringConnections&Sensors–ReseatA,B
Electrical
Alternator-Starter-Battery–CheckB
PowerSteeringFluid–CheckLevelA,B
SteeringSystem–CheckTightnessA,B
SteeringGear–Lubricatedustseal(ifapplicable)
A,B
Note:Installgreaseslowly,withhandpump,atlow
pressure.Powergreasegunsmayblowoutdustseal
SteeringIntermediateShaftU-Joints/SlipJoint–LubricateA,B
SteeringIntermediateShaftJointBolts–CheckTightness120,000miles(193,000km)
PowerSteeringFluid–Change100,000miles(160,000km)
Steering
PowerSteeringFilter–Replace500,000miles(800,000km)
MeritorRPLPermalube™Norelubricationrequired
StandardU-JointsandSlipJoint(identiedbynon-bootedslip
joint)–Lubricate(NOTE3)
15,000miles(24,000km)/–/3months
DriveShaft
OptionalSPLXLU-Joint–Lubricate350,000miles(560,000km)rstlube,and100,000
miles(160,000km)thereafter
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