2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 374

Brake Hoses

Inspection should be performed whenever the brake

system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hy-

draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn

spots. If there is any evidence of cracking, scuffing, or

worn spots, the hose should be replaced immediately!

Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place with

possible burst failure.

Clutch Hydraulic System

The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-free

system. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, the

system must be replaced.

Clutch Linkage

If the clutch pedal linkage begins to squeak or grunt, the

clutch pedal pivot bushings should be lubricated. Refer

to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

for the correct lubricant type.

Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level

Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine

Parts for the correct Fluid type. For normal service,

periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the

vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces

of the axle assembly should be inspected. If gear oil

leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level.

This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a level

position. The fluid level should be even with the bottom

of the fill hole for the Manufacturer’s C205F HD Front

Axles. The fluid level should be 5/8” (16 mm) below on

9 1/4” Manufacturer’s Rear Axles.

For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be

1/4” ± 1/4” (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole on the

9.25” Front and 3/4”± 1/4” (19 mm ± 6.4 mm) on 10.5”

Rear axles. The 11.5” Rear Axle level should be 1/4” ±

1/4” (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 374

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