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2000 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 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Temperature/Blend Air Door Motor, Replace -> Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS
Grand Cherokee
- Disconnect motor electrical con...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Minor scor...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 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: 2000 Dodge Dakota 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 st...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 5.9 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 C/V 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 t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- While supporting starter motor with one hand, remove screws that secure starter motor to engine block.
- Lower stater motor enough to access and remove nut that secures battery positive cable connector eyelet to solenoid battery terminal stud.
- Always support starter motor, do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
- Remove battery po...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS
When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 2 seconds as a bulb inspection. The PCM continually monitors the engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature and electrical system voltage. The check gauges lamp w...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove throttle cable at fan shroud, then unsnap and remove overflow tank from shroud.
- Remove two fan shroud retaining clips and move toward engine. Shroud does not have to be removed from vehicle.
- Discon...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
Removal
The automatic tensioner is equipped with an indexing arrow on the back of tensioner housing. If a new belt is being installed, arrow must be within approximately 1/8 inch of indexing mark. If an old belt is being used, it must not pass the indexing point.
- Attach a suitable wrench to automatic tensioner pulley mounting bolt.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from idler puller...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Door Components Diagram for 2000 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Door Components Diagram for 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2000 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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