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12000 MI or 19200 KM

Lubricate
    Steering and Suspension
      Lubricate the front suspension (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Lubricate ball joints, kingpin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines and brake pedal springs. Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is -12 degrees C (10 degrees F) or higher or they could be damaged.
Inspect
    Radiator Cooling Fan
      Heavy Duty Emissions Only; If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook-up. Be sure the valve works properly. U.S. vehicles only.
    Heat Shield, Exhaust
      Heavy Duty Emissions Only; Inspect shields and underhood insulation For damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. U.S. vehicles only.
    Fluid - Differential
      Inspect front/rear axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Inspect constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
    Drive Belt
      Heavy Duty Emissions Only; Inspect the accessory drive belt for cracking, fraying, wear, improper tension. Adjust or replace as necessary.
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Or every 3 months, whichever occurs first.
    Fuel Filter
      Heavy Duty Emissions Only.
    Fluid Filter - A/T
      Only vehicles over 8,600 lbs. GVWR.
    Fluid - A/T
      Only vehicles over 8,600 lbs. GVWR. Manual transmission fluid does not require change.
    Engine Oil
      Or every 3 months, whichever occurs first.
Clean/Repack
    Wheel Bearing
      Heavy Duty Emissions Only; Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining whichever occurs first).