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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Compressor Service -> Sanden SD7H15 Compressor -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensur...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Dakota & Durango -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Dakota & Durango -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace as ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.

Disassemble

  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both si...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove nut and lockwasher securing starter motor to mounting stud on manual transmission clutch housing or automatic transmission torque converter housing.
  • While supporting starter with one hand, remove upper mounting screw from starter.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward on tubes far enough for starter motor flange to be removed from lower mounting stud.
  • On all models, move starter motor towards front of vehicle...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS

This Emission Maintenance Reminder System (Maintenance Required Lamp) is incorporated into the engine controller. The controller stores vehicle mileage into its memory every eight miles, then at 60,000, 82,500 or 120,000 miles it will light the EMR (Maintenance Required) lamp. When the indicated mileage is reached or the EMR lamp is on at all times, the following components must be replaced and the EMR lamp reset:

  • At 60,00 miles, proceed as follows:
    • Replace EGR valve.
    • Clean EGR passage.
    • Replace PCV valve.
  • At 82,500 miles, replace oxygen sensor.
  • At 120,000 miles, proceed as ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose from heate...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

RH Front Engine Compartment  Diagram for 2001 Dodge Dakota  3.9 V6 GASRH Front Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Speed Control Servo
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • A/C Pressure Transducer
  • Low Note Horn
  • RH Rear Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2001 Dodge Dakota  5.9 V8 GASRH Rear Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Low Pressure Switch
  • Capacitor
  • Duty Cycle EVAP/Purge Solenoid
  • Connector C-105
  • Ground G-115
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Dome Lamp
  • Central Timer Module
  • Cargo Lamp #1
  • Center Console Lamp
  • 2001 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: SAFETY RECALL G28 - IGNITION / PARK INTERLOCK
    Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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