Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1990), Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989), Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 2WD V6-3.7L (2009), Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2005), Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
   • Alignment › System Information4 pages

     • Specifications
     • Service and Repair › Front Alignment23
   • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks49 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins42 pages

       • Customer Interest: › 185886 › Dec › 86 › Ignition Timing - Engine Spark Knock
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed:21 pages

         • 250387A › Nov › 87 › High Altitude Conversion Packages234567891011121314151617181920
         • 185886 › Dec › 86 › Ignition Timing - Engine Spark Knock
       • All Other Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › 250387A › Nov › 87 › High Altitude Conversion Packages234567891011121314151617181920
     • Ignition Timing › Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Diagrams
     • Distributor, Ignition2 pages

       • Vacuum Advance Unit <--> [Distributor Advance Unit] › Component Information › Locations
       • Distributor Cap › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
     • Valve Clearance › System Information › Adjustments
   • Drive Belt › Component Information › Specifications
   • Filters › System Information › Service Precautions
   • Hoses › System Information › Service Precautions
   • Fluids21 pages

     • Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Coolant › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Coolant - Recycling Recommendations
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Transaxle/Transmission - Automatic2
     • Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages

       • Customer Interest for Fluid - M/T: › 212789A › Dec › 89 › M/T - High Shift Effort In Cold Weather
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid - M/T: › 212789A › Dec › 89 › M/T - High Shift Effort In Cold Weather
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

         • Customer Interest: › 211587 › Aug › 87 › Transfer Case - High Effort Shifting From 2-H to 4-H2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid - Differential:3 pages

           • 211587 › Aug › 87 › Transfer Case - High Effort Shifting From 2-H to 4-H2
           • 020387A › Mar › 87 › Front Drive Axle - Fluid Checking Procedure
         • All Other Service Bulletins for Fluid - Differential: › 020387A › Mar › 87 › Front Drive Axle - Fluid Checking Procedure
       • Specifications › Differentials2
     • Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information › Specifications
     • Engine Oil › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
     • Refrigerant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
   • Fuses and Circuit Breakers4 pages

     • Fuse Block › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2
     • Fusible Link › Component Information › Application and ID2
   • Service Reminder Indicators4 pages

     • Service Reminder Indicator Light <--> [Emissions Maintenance Light] › Emissions Maintenance Lamp Relay › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions
     • Maintenance Required Lamp/Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
   • Wheels and Tires13 pages

     • Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

       • Customer Interest for Tires: › 220187 › Dec › 87 › Wheels/Tires - Vibration & Road Shake At 45-65 Mph23
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Tires: › 220187 › Dec › 87 › Wheels/Tires - Vibration & Road Shake At 45-65 Mph23
     • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

       • Customer Interest for Wheels: › 220187 › Dec › 87 › Wheels/Tires - Vibration & Road Shake At 45-65 Mph23
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 220187 › Dec › 87 › Wheels/Tires - Vibration & Road Shake At 45-65 Mph23
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Adjustments
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections