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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cherokee, Dakota, Durango, Full Size Pickup, Full Size Van, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Vacuum Reservoir, Replace -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickups -> Full Size Vans -> Grand Cherokee -> Liberty -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

Cherokee

  • Remove passenger side front bumper end cap.
  • Disconnect vacuum supply line from reservoir, then remove two screws securing reservoir to bumper, Fig. .
  • Remove reservoir from behind bumper.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Dakota & Durango

  • Remove windshield wiper arms, then the weather-strip along front edge of cowl plenum cover/grille panel.
  • Remove four plastic nuts that secure cowl plenum cover/grille panel near base of windshield.
  • Remove two plastic rivets that secure each side of cowl plenum cover/grille pa...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> Liberty -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2002 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.
  • Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
  • Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and valves to power brake booster unit studs, then remove master cylinder and valves as an assembly.
  • Disconnect vac...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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: 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 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 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 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 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front axle skid plate and skid plate crossmember.
  • Remove nut and lock washer from starter mounting stud.
  • Remove screw from upper starter mounting flange hole, then slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward for clearance.
  • Move starter towards fr...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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.
  • D...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Attach a suitable wrench to automatic tensioner pulley mounting bolt
  • Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
  • Remove belt from idler puller, then from vehicle.

Installation

Serpentine belt must be routed correctly. If routed incorrectly water pump will rotate...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transfer Case Shift Motor/Transfer Case Mode Sensor Diagram for 2002 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GASTransfer Case Shift Motor/Transfer Case Mode Sensor Diagram for 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Output Speed Sensor
  • Transfer Case Mode Sensor
  • TRS Assembly
  • Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge Dakota  5.9 V8 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2002 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Glove Box Lamp Switch
  • Amplifier
  • Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet
  • Shift Bezel Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Speaker
  • Left Rear Speaker
  • Amplifier
  • 2002 Dodge Dakota  4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Motor Relay
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Automatic Shut Down Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: SAFETY RECALL G28 - IGNITION / PARK INTERLOCK
    Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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