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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Dodge Dakota
- 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS, CID:239, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:239, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
- 1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS, CID:318, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:318, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
- 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS, CC:2507, CID:153, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:153, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1998 -> 1999-2001 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 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 condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.
Replacement
Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
- With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
- On 1997 models, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect harness wires from differential switch on combination valve and from RWAL valve.
- Disconnect brake line from combination valve to front brakes, or AB...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test
- Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
- Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
- Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
- Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
- Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
- If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
- If p...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump along with atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls the degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Dakota & Durango -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove caliper and brake pads as outlined under "Brake Pad Service."It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper. After caliper has been removed from rotor, support it to preven...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Dakota & Durango -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove caliper and brake pads as outlined under "Brake Pad Service."It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper. After caliper has been removed from rotor, support it to preven...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Dakota & Durango -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Removal
- Raise vehicle, then remove front wheel.
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper and discard fitting washers if worn or damaged.
- Remove caliper slide pins, then lift caliper and brake pads off rotor.
- If necessary, remove brake pads from caliper as outlined under "Brake Pad Service."
Disassemble
- Clean outside of caliper with suitable solvent.
- Drain fluid from caliper and place clean shop cloths in caliper opposite piston.
- Slowly apply compressed air to caliper inlet port until piston moves out of bore. Do not "blow" piston out of bore; damage and personal injury may result.
- Remove and discard...
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