Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 10
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
Important: Inspection and service should also be
performed any time a malfunction is observed or sus-
pected.
SCHEDULE “B”
Follow Schedule “B” if the vehicle is usually oper-
ated under one or more of the following conditions.
• Frequent short trips driving less than 5 miles (8
km).
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions.
• Frequent trailer towing.
• Extensive idling.
• More than 50% of driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
• Off-road driving.
• Desert operation.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
• Drain and refill front and rear axles.‡
• Inspect brake linings.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace
as necessary.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
• Drain and refill manual transmission fluid.
21,000 Miles (34 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
• Drain and refill front and rear axles.‡
• Inspect brake linings.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
27,000 Miles (43 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect drive belt, adjust tension as necessary.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
33,000 Miles (53 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
36,000 Miles (58 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
• Drain and refill front and rear axles.‡
• Inspect brake linings.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
• Drain and refill manual transmission fluid.
39,000 Miles (62 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
42,000 Miles (67 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate steering and suspension ball joints.
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