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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Fixed Proportioning Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder -> Metering Valve
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager

The cylinder body containing the primary and secondary pistons is made of aluminum. The removable fluid reservoir is made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber. The reservoir is the only serviceable component.

The fluid compartments of the nylon reservoir are interconnected to permit fluid level equalization. The equalization feature does not affect circuit separation in the event of a front or rear brake fault. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.

Caravan, Town & Country...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2005-06 Dakota
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 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.

  • Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
  • On models equipped...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  • Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from stub shaft.
  • Remove hub nut and washer from stub shaft.
  • Remove brake caliper and rotor.
  • Remove ABS wheel speed sensor, if equipped.
  • Remove hub bearing bolts and hub bearing fr...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 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 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Transmission Temperature Indicator Lamp -> Dodge
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove pushpins and upper condenser radiator seal.
  • Remove upper radiator hose.
  • Disconnect power steering hoses from power steering fluid transmission cooler.
  • Remove overflow tube.
  • Remove radiator fan shroud from radiator and positio...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 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 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuel Injector and Ignition Coil Diagram for 2005 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GASFuel Injector and Ignition Coil Diagram for 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Ignition Coil
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  • Fuel Injector
  • IAC Motor
  • Rear Lighting Diagram for 2005 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GASRear Lighting Diagram for 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Back-Up Lamp Switch
  • Turn Lamp
  • Stop Lamp
  • Tail Lamp
  • Splice S-312
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • Blower Motor
  • Switch Ignition
  • 2005 Dodge Dakota  3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter
  • Relay Starter
  • Module Powertrain Control
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly
    Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing
    Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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