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1992 Dodge Dakota CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.
- Place ignition switch in Lock position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
- Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004
It may be required to access and rec...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1992 -> 1992-95 -> 1993-96 -> 1996 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee & Comanche -> Dakota -> Full Size Pickups & Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Inline Mount -> Ram 50 -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.
Replacement
Full Size Pickups & Vans
1992
Transverse Mount
- Disconnect vacuum hose from power booster.
- Remove master cylinder to booster attaching nuts, then the master cylinder.
- Remove booster pushrod to pivot attaching bolts.
- Remove power booster attaching nuts, then the power booster assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Inline Mount
- Dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1987-94 Dakota w/2.5L, 1993-87 3.9L & 5.2L Engines
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> With Universal Joint Replacement Tool -> Without Universal Joint Replacement Tool
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
With Universal Joint Replacement Tool
Disassemble
- Place driveshaft in a vise, using care to avoid damaging it.
- Remove bearing retaining snap rings. Some universal joints use injected nylon retainers in place of snap rings. During servicing, snap rings supplied with replacement universal joint assembly must be used.
- Position tool on shaft and press bearing out of yoke. If bearing cannot be pressed all way out, remove it using vise grips or channel lock pliers or strike center yoke with hammer. Mark yoke and shaft to ensure they will be reassembled in their same relative p...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove pivot and mounting bolts, then position alternator for wire connection access.
- Remove harness hold-down, battery terminal, ground terminal ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
The amber lamp monitors anti-lock brake system condition. The lamp should be on during engine starting, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines proper system operation. If the lamp remains On, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After diagnosis and re...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 5.2 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 proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 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
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1992 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE MS9602) - REVISED Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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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