Content

Instruction manual

• What to do in an emergency
• Devices and controls
• Car maintenance

Introduction

• A few words about this book
• Introduction - the Dodge Durango / Dakota
• Vehicle identification numbers
• Data on reviews
• Acquisition of spare parts
• Maintenance, tools and devices
• Lifting a car with a jack and towing
• Starting the engine with an additional power source
• Working fluids and lubricants
• Safety first!
• Troubleshooting

Vehicle adjustments and maintenance

• Schedule of regular maintenance of cars Dodge Dakota and Durango
• Introduction
• Adjustments - general information
• Checking the level of working fluids
• Checking tires and air pressure
• Replacement of engine oil and filter
• Checking and replacing the wiper blades
• Check, maintain and charge the battery
• Rearrangement of wheels
• Seat belt inspection
• Check and replace engine compartment hoses
• Checking the engine cooling system
• Checking brake lines
• Check of a suspension bracket, a steering and anther of a semiaxis
• Checking the transmission oil level of the manual transmission
• Exhaust system check
• Checking and replacing the drive belt / replacing the drive belt tensioner
• Power system check
• Checking the hydraulic fluid of the manual gearbox, transfer box and differential
• Replacement of air filter
• Brake fluid replacement
• Replacement of spark plugs
• Checking the ignition coil
• Check and replace the crankcase ventilation valve
• Replacing the hydraulic fluid of the manual transmission, transfer box and differential
• Maintenance of the engine cooling system (draining, rinsing and filling)
• Replacing filter and automatic transmission fluid

Engines v6 in volume of 3,7 l and engines v8 in volume of 4,7 l

• General information
• Engine identification
• Possible engine repair procedures
• The top dead center of the piston of the first cylinder
• Cylinder head cover - removal and installation
• Rockers and hydraulic lifters - removal, inspection and installation
• Chain of a drive gas distribution mechanism and asterisks - removal, check and installation
• Camshafts - removal, inspection and installation
• Intake manifold - removal and installation
• Exhaust manifold - removal and installation
• Cylinder head - removal and installation
• Crankshaft pulley / torsional vibration damper - removing and installing
• Crankshaft front seal - replacement
• Oil pan - removal and installation
• Oil pump - removal, inspection and installation
• Checking, adjusting and installing flywheel / clutch disc
• Crankshaft rear crankshaft rear seal - replacement
• Engine supports - checking and replacing

Engines v8 volume of 5.7 liters (with a hemispherical combustion chamber)

• General information
• Possible engine repair procedures
• The top dead center of the piston of the first cylinder
• Cylinder head covers - removal and installation
• Rocker arms and pushers - removal, inspection and installation
• Intake manifold - removal and installation
• Exhaust manifold - removal and installation
• Crankshaft front oil seal and torsional vibration damper - removing and installing
• Timing chain cover, chain and sprockets - removal, inspection and installation
• Cylinder heads - removing and installing
• MDS (multiple displacement system) system - general information and replacement of a solenoid
• Camshaft and pushers - removal, inspection and installation
• Oil pan - removal and installation
• Oil pump - removal, inspection and installation
• Handwheel / drive clutch plate - removing and installing
• Crankshaft rear crankshaft rear seal - replacement
• Engine supports - checking and replacing

Engine overhaul procedures

• General information - engine overhaul
• Checking engine oil pressure
• Compression check in cylinder
• Diagnostic checks with a vacuum gauge
• Alternative engine replacement
• Engine removal - procedures and precautions
• Engine - removal and installation
• Engine overhauling - sequence of disassembly
• Pistons / connecting rods - removal and installation
• Crankshaft - removal and installation
• Engine overhaul - assembly sequence
• Engine starting and running-in period after engine overhaul

Cooling system, heater and air conditioning

• General information
• Coolant / antifreeze - general information
• Thermostat - check and replace
• The fan of the engine and condenser cooling system - checking and replacing components
• Coolant expansion tank - removing and installing
• Radiator - removal and installation
• Water pump - check
• Water pump - removal and installation
• Coolant temperature transmitter - check and replace
• Motor fan resistor and fan motor - replacement
• Control unit for air conditioning and heater - removal and installation
• Heatsink radiator - removal and installation
• Air conditioning and heating system - check and maintenance
• Air conditioning compressor - removal and installation
• Air conditioning dehumidifier - removal and installation
• Air conditioning condenser - removing and installing
• High-pressure sensor for air conditioning - replacement
• Air conditioning expansion tube (Dodge Durango models) - removing and installing
• Expansion valve for air conditioning (Dodge Durango models) - removal and installation

Power and exhaust systems

• General information
• Fuel pressure relief procedure
• Fuel pump / fuel pressure check
• Fuel lines and fittings - repair and replacement
• Fuel tank - removal and installation
• Fuel tank cleaning and repair - general information
• Fuel pump / fuel level transmitter - removal and installation
• Air filter housing, air intake and resonator housing - removal and installation
• Accelerator cable
• Fuel injection system - general information
• Fuel injection system - inspection
• Throttle body - removing and installing
• Fuel rail and nozzles - removal and installation
• Maintenance of the exhaust system - general information

Electric engine system

• General information
• Battery - emergency start of the engine from an additional power source
• Rechargeable battery - check and replace
• Battery wires - check and replace
• Ignition system - general information
• Ignition system - check
• Ignition coil - check and replace
• Charge system - general information and precautions
• Charge system - check
• Generator - removal and installation
• Start-up system - general information and precautions
• Starter motor and chain-check
• Starter motor and chain - removal and installation

Engine management and emission control

• General information
• On-board diagnostic system and DTCs
• Accelerator pedal position sensor - replacement
• Battery temperature sensor - replacement
• Camshaft position sensor - replacement
• Crankshaft position sensor - replacement
• Coolant temperature sensor - replacement
• Intake air temperature sensor - replacement
• Detonation sensor - replacement
• Manifold absolute pressure sensor - replacement
• Oxygen sensors - description and replacement
• Throttle position sensor - replacement
• Gearbox speed sensors - replacement
• Electronic control unit - removal and installation
• No-load system motor replacement
• Catalytic converter - description, verification and replacement
• Fuel vapor recovery system - description and replacement of components
• Exhaust gas recirculation system - description and replacement of components
• The system of forced crankcase ventilation - description and verification

Manual transmission

• General information
• Crimpcase extension gasket - replacement
• Gear lever - removal and installation
• Reversing light switch - check and replace
• Gearbox - removing and installing
• Major overhaul of the gearbox - general information

Automatic transmission

• General information
• Diagnostics - general
• Switching cable - checking, replacing and adjusting
• System of blocking of the lever of the selector in a mode Р - the description, adjustment and replacement of components
• Transmission oil cooler - removing and installing
• Transmission supports - check and replace
• Automatic gearbox - removal and installation
• Overhaul of an automatic transmission - general information

Transfer case

• General information
• Transfer case switch - removing and installing
• Switching motor - replacement
• Oil seal - replacement
• Transfer case - removal and installation
• Overhauling the transfer case - general information

Clutch and transmission

• General information
• Clutch - description and verification
• Clutch hydraulic drive - removal and installation
• Clutch components - removal, inspection and installation
• Clutch release bearing - removal, inspection and installation
• Guide bearing - check and replace
• Clutch pedal position sensor - check and replace
• Cardan shafts - general information
• Cardan shafts - removal and installation
• Bearing of the propshaft intermediate support
• Cardan joints - general information and verification
• Cardan joints - replacement
• Front and rear axle - description and verification
• Rear axle - removal and installation
• Rear axle seal - replacement
• Rear axle bearing - replacement
• Drive shaft (all-wheel drive vehicles only) - removal and installation
• Drive shaft dust seal (all-wheel drive vehicles only) - replacement
• Gear Oil seal - replacement
• Axle assembly - removal and installation

Brake system

• General information
• Anti-lock system - general information
• Disc brake pads - replacement
• Disc brake caliper - removal and installation
• Brake disc - check, remove and install
• Master cylinder - removal and installation
• Brake amplifier - checking, removing and installing
• Brake hoses and lines - check and replace
• Bleeding the brake system
• Brake shoes (rear disc brakes) - replacement
• Brake shoe pads - replacement
• Service brake cylinder - removal and installation
• Parking brake - adjustment
• Stop light switch - replacement

Suspension and steering

• General information and precautions
• Shock absorbers (front) - removal and installation
• Stabilizers of lateral stability and the plug (forward) - removal and installation
• Torsion - removal and installation
• Upper suspension arm (front) - removal and installation
• Lower suspension arm (front) - removal and installation
• Ball joint - check and replace
• Hub and bearing assembly (front) - removing and installing
• Rotary fist - removing and installing
• Shock absorber (rear) - removal and installation
• Stabilizers of lateral stability and the plug (rear) - removal and installation
• Suspension levers (rear) - removal and installation
• Helical spring (rear) - removal and installation
• Watt's traction and the crank lever - removal and installation
• Leaf spring - removal and installation
• Steering wheel - removal and installation
• Steering column - removal and installation
• Traction tips - removal and installation
• Anther of a steering gearbox - replacement
• Steering gear - removal and installation
• Naos of the power steering - removal and installation
• Power steering - pumping system
• Wheels and tires - general information
• Adjusting the angles setting the wheels - general information

Body

• General information
• Body care
• Vinyl facing - care
• Interior upholstery and floor covering - care
• Body repair - minor damage
• Body Repair - serious damage
• Locks and awnings - maintenance
• Window glasses - replacement
• Hood - removal, installation and adjustment
• Hood retainer and cable - removal and installation
• Radiator grille - removal and installation
• Bumpers - removal and installation
• Front wing - removal and installation
• Door trim panel - removing and installing
• Door - removal, installation and adjustment
• Door handles, lock cylinders and locking mechanisms - removal and installation
• Door glass - removal and installation
• The mechanism of the window regulator of a door glass - removal and installation
• Mirrors - removal and installation
• Trunk luggage compartment door (Dodge Durango models) - removal and installation
• Trunk luggage compartment door (Dodge Dakota models) - removal and installation
• Lifting door for luggage compartment (Dodge Durango models) - removal and installation
• Lifting door for the luggage compartment (Dodge Dakota models): cladding panels, external handle, lock and support pillars - removal and installation
• Central console - removal and installation
• Panels for facing the dashboard - removal and installation
• Panels of a steering column - removal and installation
• Dashboard - removal and installation
• Seats - removal and installation
• Hood cover - removing and installing
• Body dimensions

Chassis electrical system

• General information
• Troubleshooting the electrical system - general information
• Fuses and fusible links - general information
• Breakers - general information and verification
• Relay - general information
• Multifunction switch - replacement
• Ignition lock and lock cylinder - replacement
• Headlight switch - replacement
• Dashboard - removal and installation
• Wiper motor - replacement
• Audio system and speakers - removal and installation
• Antenna and cable - replacement
• Rear window heating - inspection and repair
• Lamps for head lighting - replacement
• Headlight housing - removal and installation
• Headlights - adjustment
• Lamp replacement
• Acoustic signal - replacement
• Rear-view mirrors with servo drive - general information
• Cruise control system - general information
• Electric window system - general information
• Central locking and "smart key" system - description
• Servo seats - description
• Daylighting system - general information
• Airbags - general information
• Wiring diagrams - general information