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2008 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

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4.7 V8 GAS
These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump along with atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls the degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.
Disassemble
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both si...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota TRX 4.7 V8 FLEX
Tire Pressure Sensor
The cap used on this valve stem contains an O-ring seal to prevent contamination and moisture from entering the valve stem. Retain this valve stem cap for reuse. Do not substitute a regular valve stem cap in its place.
The valve stem used on this vehicle is made of aluminum and the core is nickel plated brass. The original valve stem core must be reinstalled and not substituted with a valve stem core made of a different material. This is required to prevent corrosion in the valve stem caused by the different metals.
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with 4WD and a support bracket on transmission, remove support bracket bolts at transmission.
- Pry support bracket slightly to gain access to lower starter mounting bolt.
- On all models, remove starter mounting bolts and nuts.
- Move starter motor towards front of vehicle far enough for nose of starter pinion housing to clear housing. Do not let starter motor hang from wire harness.
- Tilt nose downwards and lower starter motor far ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Air Bag Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4.7 V8 FLEX
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 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota Sport 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 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge Dakota cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Flash: Transmission Remains In Limp In Mode After An Engine Start With No DTC Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota ST 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Dakota ST 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge Dakota AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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