2000 Dodge Dakota UPPER BALL JOINT DIAGNOSIS

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Filed Under (Dodge) by admin on 18-01-2011

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1. Position a floor jack under the right side lower suspension arm. 2. Raise the wheel and allow the tire to lightly contact the floor (vehicle weight relieved from the tire). 3. Mount a dial indicator (Special Tool C3339 or equivalent) solidly on the upper suspension arm (Fig. 1 ). Fig. 1: Right Side View Of Suspension (Wheel/Tire Removed For Clarity) 4. Position the dial indicator plunger against the back side of the steering knuckle boss for the upper ball joint (Fig. 1 ). 5. Zero the dial indicator while pulling outward on the top of the tire. 6. While an assistant watches the dial indicator gauge, grasp the top of the tire and push inward. Record the dial indicator reading observed from the full outward to full inward position. 7. Repeat Step #1 through Step #6 on the left side upper ball joint. When both the left and the right upper ball joints have been inspected, proceed to Step #8. 8. Based on the results recorded in Step #6: a. If the lateral movement on both upper ball joints is less than 0.060 in. (1.52 mm), no further action is required. Remove the dial indicator, lower the wheel and return the vehicle to the owner. b. If the lateral movement on either of the upper ball joints is greater than 0.060 in. (1.52 mm), replace both upper ball joints as described in the Repair Procedure.

1998 Dodge Durango Air Bag Service and Repair REMOVAL

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Filed Under (Dodge) by admin on 18-01-2011

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Driver Side 1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If the airbag has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service. Driver Side Airbag Module Remove/Install 2. From the underside of the steering wheel, remove the two screws that secure the driver side airbag module to the steering wheel. 3. Pull the airbag module away from the steering wheel far enough to access the wire harness connectors on the back of the airbag module. 4. Unplug the airbag module and horn switch wire harness connectors from the back of the airbag module. 5. Remove the driver side airbag module from the steering wheel. 6. If the airbag has been deployed, the clockspring must be replaced. See Clockspring in the Replacement for the procedures. 7. When installing the airbag module, connect the clockspring wire harness connector to the module by pressing straight in on the connector. Be certain that the connector is fully engaged by observing the latch arms on each side of the connector. When these arms move outward from the connector, the connector is latched. 8. Connect the horn switch wire harness connectors. 9. Install the airbag module in the steering wheel. Tighten the mounting screws to 10.2 N.m (90 in. lbs.) . 10. Do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. See Airbag System in the Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures. Passenger Side The following procedure is for replacement of a faulty or damaged passenger side airbag module. If the passenger side airbag module has been deployed, the instrument panel assembly must be replaced. The instrument panel assembly includes a passenger side airbag and airbag door. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement. 1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If the airbag has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before

2001 Dodge R1500 Turn Signal/ Hazard Warning Switch

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Filed Under (Dodge) by admin on 06-01-2011

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove multifunction switch. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check continuity between appropriate multifunction switch terminals with switch in specified position. See appropriate MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TURN SIGNAL TESTING table. See Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 . If continuity is not as specified, replace multifunction switch. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TURN SIGNAL TESTING (DAKOTA & DURANGO) Switch Position Hazard Warning Continuity Between Terminals No. Left Off 5 & 11 Right Off 3 & 11 Neutral On 1 & 11

2002 Dodge Neon Power Steering Belt REMOVAL

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Filed Under (Dodge) by admin on 07-11-2010

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REMOVAL POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT 1. Using a 17 mm wrench, rotate belt tensioner clockwise (Fig. 2) until belt can be removed from power steering pump pulley. Gently, release spring tension on tensioner. 2. Remove the drive belt (Fig. 3). CLEANING Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves. The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and coolants before installing the drive belt. INSPECTION Belt replacement under any or all of the following conditions is required: ^ Excessive wear ^ Frayed cords ^ Severe glazing Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side (due to reverse bending). These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable. Parallel cracks are not (Fig. 6). NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or restorer on Poly-V Belts. INSTALLATION NOTE: When installing drive belt on the pulleys, make sure that belt is properly routed and all V-grooves make proper contact with pulley grooves. POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT

2003 Dodge Caravan Cabin Air Filter Service and Repair

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Filed Under (Dodge) by admin on 04-11-2010

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REMOVAL 1. Locate the air filter door on the bottom of the lower evaporator housing just outboard of the passenger side of the instrument panel center stack. 2. Slide the air filter door latch toward the rear of the vehicle until it engages the opened stop on the door. 3. Pull the air filter door straight downward to disengage it from the air filter opening of the lower evaporator housing. 4. Use your fingers to reach through the air filter opening of the lower evaporator housing far enough to grasp the air filter. 5. Pull the air filter straight down and out of the evaporator housing. INSTALLATION 1. Note the “Airflow” directional arrow imprinted on the foam seal around the frame of the air filter. This arrow should always be oriented towards the center of the vehicle. 2. With the air filter “Airflow” arrow properly oriented, carefully slide the filter fully upward into the evaporator housing through the air filter opening. 3. With the latch still positioned against its opened stop, reinstall the air filter door onto the lower evaporator housing air filter opening. 4. Slide the air filter door latch toward the front of the vehicle until it hits the closed stop on the door.