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2003 Dodge Durango CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Dakota & Durango -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS
Manual
- Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
- If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
- Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
- Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid,. Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
- Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
- Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repeat bleeding un...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1998-03 Durango
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
The fuel filter/pressure regulator is located at the top of the fuel pump module. Removing t...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove skid plate, if equipped.
- Mark a reference line across propeller shaft flange and pinion flange.
- Remove exhaust crossover bolts from exhaust manifolds and lower crossover.
- Remove boot clamp from CV joint.
- Remove pinion flange bolts.
- Slide propeller shaft off transfer case and remove shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Replace old pinion flange bolts with new bolts and coat with Loctite 242 threadlocker.
- Torque pinion flange bolts to 65 ft. lbs.
Rear
- With vehicle in neutral, posit...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS
- Remove Battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator belt.
- Remove pivot and mounting bolts, then position alternator for wire connection access.
- Remove harness hold-down, battery terminal, ground terminal and f...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Service 4WD System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 2 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS
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 pro...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS
Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by automatic (spring load) belt tensioner. Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position, severe damage may occur t...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Transmission Line Pressure Sensor Diagram for 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Controller Antilock Brake Diagram for 2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Flash: PCM to Allow The Generic Scan Tool To Properly Report Catalyst Monitor Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Flash: MIL Illumination Due To Diagnostic Trouble Code P0340 or P0344 Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge Durango 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 2003 Dodge Durango 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 2003 Dodge Durango 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 2003 Dodge Durango 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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