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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 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Heater/A/C Control Unit, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Cherokee & Wrangler -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Minivans
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
Cherokee & Wrangler
- Remove instrument panel bezel using a suitable wide blade flat tool and pry bezel away from instrument panel, then lower down the glove box door.
- Reach through glove box opening and disconnect the vacuum harness .
- Remove the control panel attaching screws and pull the control unit far enough away to disconnect electrical connectors and control cables.
- Remove control unit.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Dakota
1996
- Remove steering column cover, then the instrument cluster bezel.
- Rem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the car is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the automa...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 1998 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 3.7 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Air Bag Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4.7 V8 FLEX
The air bag indicator lamp lights for 6-8 seconds each time the ignition is turned On. The lamp indicates a system self-test is being performed by the air bag co...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota TRX 4.7 V8 FLEX
Lower
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing and from ve...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Dakota ST 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 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Sensors and Switches Diagram for 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge Dakota TRX 4.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1990 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MIL ILLUMINATION FOR DTC P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: MIS-DIAGNOSED A/T FRONT PUMP LEAK - 42RE/44RE Vehicle: 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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