Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

45000 MI or 72000 KM

Lubricate
    Suspension
      Lubricate ball joints, suspension, and wheel stops.
    Steering
    Shift Linkage, A/T
    Parking Brake Lever
    Body and Frame
Check
    Brakes and Traction Control
      Inspect all brake linings.
Tighten/Torque
    Wheel Stud / Lug Nut
Inspect
    Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft
    Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    Manual Transmission/Transaxle
      Check fluid level.
    Ignition Rotor
    Ignition Cable
    Fuel Supply Line
      Inspect all fuel and emission hoses.
    Fluid - A/T
      Check fluid level. Fluid warm, engine idling, shift lever in NEUTRAL.
    Engine
      Check overall engine operation. Check curb idle, fast idle, and enriched idle adjustments.
    Drive Belt
      Inspect & adjust drive belts.
    Distributor Cap
    Differential Assembly
      Check for leaks.
    Ball Joint
Replace
    Spark Plug
      Vehicles without catalytic converter only.
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Engine Oil
      If your mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12,000 km) yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil change.
Clean/Repack
    Wheel Bearing
      Clean & repack front wheel bearings. Also inspect at brake inspection or servicing. Lubricate rear wheel bearings whenever axles are removed. Inspect and repack rear wheel bearings on models with Spicer or Rockwell differentials only. Also repack whenever axles are removed or brakes are serviced.
Rotate
    Tires
Flush
    Carburetor
      Clean choke shaft, fast idle cam & pivots.