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_______________ General Information, Lubrication and Maintenance 1-21 ¨ 05745159 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Recommended Maintenance Maintenance recommendations in this section were developed It is important that maintenance items outlined in the schedules Normal Maintenance The vehicle maintenance schedules reflect services required Maintenance After Severe Operation Severe operation includes extensive off-road driving, salt water Commercial use involves regular operation as a delivery or ser- The additional maintenance required immediately after severe ¥ Wash the vehicle underbody, driveline and brake compo- nents, and all steering linkage and suspension parts with a ¥ If vehicle was driven over rough terrain, examine the underbody and driveline components for impact damage. ¥ If the vehicle was driven through deep water, examine geared hub, axle and vent lines for water contamination. If ¥ Check the front/rear brake pads for contamination by dirt, mud, sand, etc. Replace the pads if foreign material has ¥ Check transmission and transfer case ßuid levels and con- dition. Drain and replace the ßuid in either assembly if water contamination is evident. If water contamination ¥ Lubricate the steering linkage, ball joints, propeller shaft, and body lubrication points. ¥ Check the brake and power steering ßuid levels and top off as needed. ¥ Examine the engine air Þlter. Replace the Þlter element if necessary and clean the air Þlter housing and dust ¥ Change engine oil and replace engine oil Þlter. Maintenance Inspection Groups A-B-C The inspection groups outline additional components to be Maintenance Inspection Group A: ¥ Check ßuid levels and condition for power steering pump, cooling system (reservoir and surge tank), brakes, trans- ¥ Check CDR valve for oil saturation. ¥ Inspect condition of control arms, springs, and shock absorb- ers. ¥ Check tire wear and condition. ¥ Lubricate all grease Þttings and body lubrication points. ¥ Inspect geared hubs for leaking seals or damage. ¥ Inspect service brakes and parking brake. ¥ Check axles for leaks or damage. ¥ Check torque of wheel half nuts and lug nuts. ¥ Inspect condition of geared hub and axle vent lines. ¥ Inspect condition of transmission and transfer case vent lines. ¥ Inspect U-joints for wear or missing/damaged grease Þttings. ¥ Inspect condition of engine mounts and insulators. ¥ Inspect transmission/transfer case shift linkage for wear, binding, distortion. ¥ Check fuel Þlter and drain/clean if necessary. ¥ Check CTIS operation. Verify that system inßates/deßates tires. ¥ Check winch operation and cable condition (if equipped). Free-spool out and pay-in at least 30 feet of cable. ¥ Check ball joints for wear. ¥ Test drive vehicle and complete a functional check of all systems. ¥ Check air cleaner. |