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2003 Dodge Dakota CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Dakota -> System Service -> 2WD -> 4WD -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anit-Lock Brake (CAB) Module, Replace -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor, Replace -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), Replace -> Manual/Base System Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Replace -> RWAL Valve, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS
Manual/Base System Bleed
- Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
- If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
- Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
- Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid, Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
- Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
- Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repea...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Dakota & Durango -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Replace as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 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 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 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 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 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 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 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
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Flash: PCM to Allow The Generic Scan Tool To Properly Report Catalyst Monitor Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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