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2001 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 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Cherokee -> Dakota -> Durango -> Front -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Rear -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Cherokee
- On models equipped with A/C, proceed as follows:
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Loosen accumulator retaining band screw, then disconnect accumulator inlet tube from evaporator outlet tube.
- Reposition accumulator for access to blower motor harness connector.
- On all models, disconnect blower motor electrical connector.
- Remove three screws attaching blower motor to heater and A/C housing.
- Rotate and tilt blower motor and wheel assembly as needed to remove from housing.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> 1997-2000 -> 2001 -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
1997-2000
- Raise and support vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
- Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
- Using an appropriate jack, support rear axle.
- Disconnect track bar from rear axle, then the shock absorbers.
- Loosen, but do not remove, both leaf spring to front spring hanger pivot bolts.
- Loosen adjustment nut on actuator, Fig. .
- Ensure hooked end of actuator is properly seated in clip on valve lever and clip is properly positioned on lever of valve.
- Pull housing of valve actuator toward spring hanger until lever on valve bottoms on body of va...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Dakota & Durango -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove skid plate, if equipped.
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from stub shaft.
- Remove hub nut and washer from stub shaft.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor, if equipped.
- Remove hub bearing bolts and hub bearing fr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator belt.
- Remove pivot and mounting bolts, then position alternator for wire connection access.
- Remove harness hold-down, battery terminal, ground terminal and f...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 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 install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from heate...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Air Bag Control Module Diagram for 2001 Dodge Dakota 2.5 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Chassis Harness Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL G28 - IGNITION / PARK INTERLOCK Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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