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2004 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 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Arming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Truck & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition switch to On position from passenger side of vehicle.
- The SRS warning lamp should light for six to eight seconds, then remain off for at least 45 seconds to indicate if SRS is functioning properly.
1998-2004
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground or remote cable or terminal.
- Turn ignition On from a safe position be...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Dakota -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS
General Service Precautions
Certain components of the anti-lock brake system are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove or disconnect components of this type may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Only the components with removal and installation procedures should be serviced.
Observe the following general precautions when servicing the anti-lock b...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Dakota & Durango -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 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 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS
The air bag indicator lamp lights for 6-8 seconds each time the ignition is turned On. The lamp indicates a system self-test is being performed by the air bag co...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS
A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is required, use only an original equipment clamp with matching letter or number.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect coolant reserve/overflow hose and washer bottle connector and ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS
Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by automatic (spring load) belt tensioner. Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position, severe damage may occur t...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components Diagram for 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
PDC Diagram for 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Flash: MIL Illumination Due To Diagnostic Trouble Code P0340 or P0344 Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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