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5000 MI or 8000 KM

Lubricate
    Steering and Suspension
      Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, and brake front axle. Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is -12 degrees C (10 degrees F) or higher or they could be damaged.
Inspect
    Fluid - Differential
      Check front/rear axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. If vehicle is used to pull a trailer, a rear axle fluid change is recommended after a break-in period. Change the rear axle fluid after the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer towing.
    Brakes and Traction Control
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Or every 3 months, whichever occurs first.
    Fluid Filter - A/T
      Vehicles with Allison transmission replace the external spin-on filter only. The sump filter is only changed during overhaul. TSB 05-00-90-005.
    Engine Oil
      Or every 3 months, whichever occurs first.
Rotate
    Tires