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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Oil Charge -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger & Windstar -> Aspire & Probe -> Avenger & Sebring Coupe -> Beretta, Corsica, Aurora & Riviera -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Ninety-Eight, LSS, Park Avenue & Regency -> Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Colt & Summit -> Colt Vista & Summit Wagon -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision -> Corvette -> Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Century, Cutlass Supreme, Lumina, Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, & Regal -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Econoline -> Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Aspire, Probe, Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Tracker -> F-Series, Bronco & Villager -> Fleetwood -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Malibu -> Metro & Prizm -> Minivans -> Neon -> Passenger Cars -> Saturn -> Stealth -> Talon
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Passenger Cars
Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
Concorde, Int...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> Type 1-A.T.E. Floating Caliper, Chrysler -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLE -> DISASSEMBLE -> INSPECTION
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
DISASSEMBLE
- Disconnect caliper assembly as described under "Brake Pad, Replace."
- On Dakota models, support caliper assembly on upper control arm on shop towel or equivalent to absorb any hydraulic fluid loss.
- On Mini Van models, hang caliper assembly on a wire hook away from rotor.
- On all models, place a small piece of wood between piston and caliper fingers, then carefully depress brake pedal to push piston out of caliper bore. Prop brake pedal to any position below first inch of brake pedal travel to prevent brake fluid loss.
- If pistons are to be removed from both calipers, disconne...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Dakota & Durango -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Front
- Position transmission and transfer case to their neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
- Mark a line across transfer case flange and CV for installation reference.
- Mark a line across propeller shaft flange yoke and front axle companion flange for installation reference.
- Remove companion flange bolts.
- Remove transfer case flange bolts and remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Torque companion flange and flange yoke bolts to 80 ft. lbs.
- Torque transfer case companion flange bolts to...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Dakota Lone Star 3.7 V6 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Dakota ST 4.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator and disconnect terminal.
- Disconnect fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove surge tank hose/pipe.
- Remove radiator inlet hose.
- Remove radiator outlet hose.
- Remove alignment dowel E-clip from radiator lower mounting bracket.
- Disconnect coolant reserve bottle hose from radiator.
- Remove cooling fan shroud.
- On models with automatic transmissions, disconnect transmission oil cooler lines from radiat...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1993 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
Removal
- Attach a suitable wrench to automatic tensioner pulley mounting bolt
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from idler puller, then from vehicle.
Installation
Serpentine belt must be routed correctly. If routed incorrectly water pump will rotate...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Data Link Connector Diagram for 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Cargo Box Splices Diagram for 1989 Dodge Dakota Shelby 5.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER - BOLT USAGE CORRECTION Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MIL ILLUMINATION FOR DTC P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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