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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> 1991-2004 Dodge Dakota & Durango
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> BRAKE RATTLE -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING -> CALIPER BRAKE FLUID LEAK -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT -> EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL -> HEAVY BRAKE DRAG -> NO BRAKING EFFECT WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED -> PULL, UNEVEN OR GRABBING BRAKES -> REAR BRAKES LOCKING ON APPLICATION
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS

EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL

  • Worn brake lining.
  • Pad knock back after cornering or rough road travel.
  • Piston or pad assembly not properly seated or positioned.
  • Air leak or insufficient fluid in system or caliper.
  • Loose wheel bearing adjustment.
  • Damaged or worn caliper piston seal.
  • Improper booster pushrod adjustment.
  • Pads out of flat more than .005 inch.
  • Rear brake automatic adjusters inoperative.
  • Improperly ground rear brake shoe and lining assemblies.

BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR CHATTER; PEDAL PUMPING

  • Excessive lateral runout of rotor.
  • Rotor excessively out of parallel.

EXCESSIVE PEDAL EFFORT

  • Frozen or seiz...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1987-94 Dakota w/2.5L, 1993-87 3.9L & 5.2L Engines
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> With Universal Joint Replacement Tool -> Without Universal Joint Replacement Tool
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9 V6 GAS

With Universal Joint Replacement Tool

Disassemble
  • Place driveshaft in a vise, using care to avoid damaging it.
  • Remove bearing retaining snap rings. Some universal joints use injected nylon retainers in place of snap rings. During servicing, snap rings supplied with replacement universal joint assembly must be used.
  • Position tool on shaft and press bearing out of yoke. If bearing cannot be pressed all way out, remove it using vise grips or channel lock pliers or strike center yoke with hammer. Mark yoke and shaft to ensure they will be reassembled in their same relative p...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On air conditioned models, remove air conditioning drive belt and bolts and nuts attaching compressor bracket, then without disconnecting air conditioning refrigerant lines, position air conditioning compressor to allow alternator removal.
  • On all models, remove alternator drive belt and alternator mounting bolts, then move alternator to gain wire connectors access.
  • On models equipped with Bosch alternator, remove B+ terminal nut, f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Upper

  • Drain cooling system into a s...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 1991 Dodge Dakota  2.5 L4 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 1991 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Mirror Switch
  • Fuse Block & Relay Bank
  • Panel Ground
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • WOT Relay
  • Diagnostic Connector
  • Injector 1
  • A/C Clutch
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • 1991 Dodge Dakota  5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Temperature Sending Unit
  • Transmission Oil Temperature Lamp
  • Transmission Oil Temperature Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV
    Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE MS9602) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 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 1991 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 1991 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 1991 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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