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150000 MI or 240000 KM

Lubricate
    Drive/Propeller Shaft
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with molybdenum-disufide lithium-base chassis grease and re-torque the bolts.
Reset
    Oil Change Reminder Lamp
      Reset the oil replacement reminder ("MAINT REQD") light after replacing engine oil at mileage interval or every 3 months, whichever comes first.
Inspect
    Steering Gear
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months whichever occurs first. Inspect steering gear box for signs of leakage.
    Steering
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Inspect the linkage for excessive freeplay, bending and damage and dust boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Inspect steering gear box condition.
    Radiator
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Inspect radiator and condensor core for debris and signs of damage.
    Interior Moulding / Trim
      Check installation of driver's floor mat. Perform at mileage interval or every 3 months, whichever comes first.
    Fuel Tank Mounting Straps
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first. Inspect fuel tank band for corrosion, damage, cracks or looseness.
    Fuel Supply Line
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first. Inspect fuel lines for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections
    Fuel Filler Cap
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first. Inspect fuel tank cap gasket for damage, cracks, looseness or leakage.
    Fluids
      Inspect and adjust all fluid levels. Perform at mileage interval or every 3 months, whichever comes first.
    Fluid - Transfer Case
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first.
    Fluid - Differential
      Inspect front and rear differential fluid and check for signs of leakage at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first.
    Fluid - A/T
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first.
    Exhaust System
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Check for exhaust leakage.
    Evaporative Emissions Hose
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first. Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses for damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections.
    Drum Brake System
      Inspect brake shoes and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Drive Belt
      Initial inspection at 60,000 miles or 72 months. Inspect every 15,000 miles or 18 months thereafter, whichever comes first. Inspect drive belts for cracks, excessive wear and oilyness. Check belt tension.
    Disc Brake System
      Inspect pads and discs for excessive wear at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first. Measure thickness and disc runout every 30,000 miles or 36 months.
    Constant Velocity Joint Boot
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Inspect drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage.
    Condenser HVAC
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Inspect condenser for debris and signs of damage.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of leakage.
    Ball Joint
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage.
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Perform at mileage interval or every 3 months, whichever comes first.
    Engine Oil
      Perform at mileage interval or every 3 months, whichever comes first.
    Coolant
      Initial replacement at 100,000 miles or 120 months, whichever comes first. Replace every 50,000 miles thereafter. Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses and connections for corrosion and leaks.
    Cabin Air Filter / Purifier
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first (if equipped).
    Air Filter Element
      Perform at mileage interval or every 36 months, whichever comes first.
Rotate
    Tires
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.