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1996 Dodge Dakota CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator/Blower Housing, Replace -> 1996 Cherokee -> Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee, Minivans, Wrangler & 1997 Cherokee -> Full Size Vans
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
1996 Cherokee
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then disconnect refrigerant lines at expansion valve.
- Disconnect blower motor electrical connections and vent tube, then remove center console and lower portion of instrument panel as described under "Heater Housing, Replace."
- Disconnect wiring at blower motor resistors and cycling clutch switch, then disconnect vacuum motor hose, Fig. .
- Cut plastic strap securing evaporator/blower housing to heater housing, Fig. , then disconnect heater control cable.
- Remove clip at rear of ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1992-95 -> 1996 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee & Comanche -> Chrysler -> Except Cherokee & Comanche -> Full Size Truck, Van/Wagon & Dakota Less RWAL -> Full Size Truck, Van/Wagon & Dakota w/RWAL -> Jeep -> Less Aluminum Master Cylinder -> Master Cylinder -> Ram 50 -> With Aluminum Master Cylinder & Manual Brakes -> With Aluminum Master Cylinder & Power Brakes
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG
Master Cylinder
Chrysler
Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
1992-95
- Disconnect and plug brake tubes from master cylinder. Cap master cylinder ports.
- Remove master cylinder attaching nuts.
- Remove master cylinder from power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install. Master cylinder should be bench bled before installation, using bleeding tubes tool No. C-4546, or equivalent.
1996
- With engine not running, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete vacuum in power booster.
- Thoroughly clean all surfaces of filler neck, brake fluid reservoir and area where master cylinder assembly attac...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2005-06 Liberty w/2.4L & 3.7L Engines, 2005-06 Grand Cherokee, 1998-06 Durango, 1994-06 Dakota (Except 1994 2.5L), Ram Truck 1500-3500, Ram Van 1500-3500
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> With Universal Joint Replacement Tool -> Without Universal Joint Replacement Tool
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 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 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove pivot and mounting bolts, then position alternator for wire connection access.
- Remove harness hold-down, battery terminal, ground terminal ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> EGR System Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> 1993-94 w/California Emissions & 1995-2001
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) performs an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) inspection of the EGR system on all California Vehicles. The diagnostic system uses the electronic EGR Transducer (EET) for the system tests.
The OBD inspection activates only during selected engine/driving conditions. When the conditions are met, the PCM energizes the EET solenoid to disable the EGR. The PCM inspects for a change in the oxygen sensor signal. If the air/fuel mixture goes lean, the PCM will attempt t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG
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 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Standard Cab Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNGComponents on diagram: |
 LH Side Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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