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1990 Dodge Dakota CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> 1990 Dodge Dakota
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, CHRYSLER CORP. -> 1990-91 Chrysler Rear Wheel Drive Models -> SYSTEM SERVICE -> ANTI-LOCK MODULE, REPLACE -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups & Ramcharger -> Full Size Vans & Wagons -> HYDRAULIC VALVE, REPLACE -> SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP CHECK -> SPEED SENSOR, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
HYDRAULIC VALVE, REPLACE
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from valve, Figs. and .
- Disconnect brake lines from hydraulic valve.
- Remove hydraulic valve attaching screws and the valve.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque valve attaching screws to 16-25 ft. lbs.
- Bleed brake system as described under "Bleeding Brakes" in "Hydraulic Brake" section.
SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP CHECK
- Remove speed sensor from differential.
- Measure distance (dimension B) between end of sensor pole piece and bottom of sensor flange, Fig. . Dista...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1987-93 Dakota
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9 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.
On models equipped with fuel injected engines,relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "... "
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
- Remove cotter pin, lock nut and spring washer from stub axle, then loosen hub and lug nuts with vehicle on ground and brakes applied.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove skid plate.
- Remove hub and lug nuts, then wheel and tire.
- Remove CV shaft inne...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On air conditioned models, remove air conditioning drive belt and bolts and nuts attaching compressor bracket, then without disconnecting air conditioning refrigerant lines, position air conditioning compressor to allow alternator removal.
- On all models, remove alternator drive belt and alternator mounting bolts, then move alternator to gain wire connectors access.
- On models equipped with Bosch alternator, remove B+ terminal nut, f...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
This light monitors the AWD system. The light will turn on for a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned to the on position and may stay on for as long as three seconds. When the lamp is illuminated solid here is an A...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove surge tank hose/pipe.
- Remove radiator inlet hose.
- Remove radiator outlet hose.
- Remove alignment dowel E-clip from radiator lower mounting bracket.
- Disconnect coolant reserve bottle hose from radiator.
- Remove cooling fan shroud.
- On models with automatic transmissions, disconnect transmission oil cooler lines from radiat...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9 V6 GAS
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 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE MS9602) - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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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