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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L Engines -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.7L Engine -> 5.2L & 5.9L Engines -> 5.9L Diesel Engine -> 8.0L Engine -> Cherokee & Wrangler -> Dakota -> Except 8.0L Engine -> Full Size Pickups & Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS

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 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Dakota & Durango -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary.

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness o...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2005-06 Liberty w/2.4L & 3.7L Engines, 2005-06 Grand Cherokee, 1998-06 Durango, 1994-06 Dakota (Except 1994 2.5L), Ram Truck 1500-3500, Ram Van 1500-3500
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS

Front

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  • Mark a reference line across propeller shaft flange and pinion flange.
  • Remove exhaust crossover bolts from exhaust manifolds and lower crossover.
  • Remove boot clamp from CV joint.
  • Remove pinion flange bolts.
  • Slide propeller shaft off transfer case and remove shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Align reference marks.
    • Replace old pinion flange bolts with new bolts and coat with Loctite 242 threadlocker.
    • Torque pinion flange bolts to 65 ft. lbs.

Rear

  • With vehicle in neutral, posit...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove heat shield clip and heat shield from starter.
  • Remove starter motor attaching bolts and nuts.
  • Remove soleno...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 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 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 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 Durango AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 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 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge Durango  5.9 V8 GASEngine Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Body
  • TPS Connector
  • IAC Motor Connector
  • IAT Sensor Connector
  • Mounting Bolts
  • Door Connector & Ground Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge Durango  4.7 V8 GASDoor Connector & Ground Locations Diagram for 2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Liftgate Ajar Switch
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • Rear Window Defogger
  • Liftgate Cylinder Lock Switch
  • Liftgate Lock Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Dodge Durango  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Central Timer Module
  • Headlamp Switch Illumination
  • 2001 Dodge Durango  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case Control Module
  • 4 Wheel Drive Low Lamp
  • 4 Wheel Drive High Lamp
  • Transfer Case Selector Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: SAFETY RECALL G28 - IGNITION / PARK INTERLOCK
    Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Dodge Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango 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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