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1996 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
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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 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.4L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.3L & 3.8L Engines -> 3.9L & 5.2L Engines -> 4.0L Engine -> 5.2L Engine -> 5.9L Diesel Engine -> 8.0L Engine -> Cherokee & Wrangler -> Dakota -> Except 8.0L Engine -> Full Size Pickups & Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Minivans
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG
Cherokee & Wrangler
- Drain coolant from radiator until level is below thermostat housing.
- Remove upper radiator hose, then heater hose at thermostat housing and engine coolant sensor wire.
- Remove thermostat housing bolts and gasket, then the thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure pellet encircled by coil spring faces engine.
- Ensure thermostat is in recess groove and position thermostat in groove with arrow and air bleed hole on outer flange pointing up.
- Install new gasket and torque thermosta...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Dakota -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> B Series Vans, Dakota, Durango, D & W Series, Ramcharger, Ram Truck 1500-3500 & Ram Van 1500-3500 w/Fuel Injection -> Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Multipoint Fuel Injection -> Throttle Body Fuel Injection -> With Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 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 st...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
Front
- Position transmission and transfer case to their neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
- Mark a line across transfer case flange and CV for installation reference.
- Mark a line across propeller shaft flange yoke and front axle companion flange for installation reference.
- Remove companion flange bolts.
- Remove transfer case flange bolts and remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Torque companion flange and flange yoke bolts to 80 ft. lbs.
- Torque transfer case companion flange bolts to...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 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 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Transmission Temperature Indicator Lamp -> Dodge
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
If this lamp is lit while operating the vehicle, operate engine at idle speed or fast idle with transmissio...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Splices Diagram for 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Steering Column Components Diagram for 1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 CNG Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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