Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000): 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 (1987), 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 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 Information6 pages

     • Specifications2
     • Service and Repair › Pre-Alignment Inspection234
   • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks33 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › System Information7 pages

       • Specifications › Pressure2
       • System Diagnosis › Fuel Delivery Check2345
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
     • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions2
     • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
     • Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
     • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Distributor, Ignition2 pages

       • Distributor Cap › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
       • Ignition Rotor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
     • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications23456789
     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
     • Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
   • Drive Belt › Component Information › Diagrams23
   • Filters16 pages

     • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Cabin Air Filter › Component Information › Application and ID
     • Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Fluid Filter - A/T: › 21-015-05 › Sep › 05 › A/T - 45RFE/545RFE Delayed Engagement After Filter R&R2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Filter - A/T: › 21-015-05 › Sep › 05 › A/T - 45RFE/545RFE Delayed Engagement After Filter R&R2
       • Service and Repair › Fluid Level and Condition Check234
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service Precautions2
     • Fuel Pump Pickup Filter › Component Information › Locations234
   • Hoses11 pages

     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair234
     • Hose/Line HVAC › Component Information7 pages

       • Specifications23
       • Service and Repair › A/C Discharge Hose/Line Replacement234
   • Fluids38 pages

     • Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information11 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - ATF + 4 Fluid Usage2345
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Service and Repair › Fluid Level and Condition Check234
     • Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Differential Cover - Updated Sealer & Fluid2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Description and Operation › Front Axle - C205F2
       • Service and Repair › Front Axle - C205F2
     • Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage234
     • Refrigerant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
   • Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Base Brake System234
   • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service Precautions2
   • Fuses and Circuit Breakers101 pages

     • Circuit Breaker › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Fuse › Component Information19 pages

       • Locations › Junction Block23
       • Diagrams › Junction Block23456789
       • Application and ID › Junction Block234567
     • Fuse Block › Component Information61 pages

       • Specifications
       • Locations › Junction Block23
       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions234567891011121314151617181920…46
       • Application and ID › Junction Block234567
       • Service and Repair › Fuse/Relay Block234
     • Relay Box › Component Information19 pages

       • Locations › Junction Block23
       • Diagrams › Relay And Fuse Block23456789
       • Application and ID › Junction Block234567
   • Service Reminder Indicators3 pages

     • Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Application and ID
     • Oil Change Reminder Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation2
   • Wheels and Tires22 pages

     • Tires › Component Information14 pages

       • Specifications
       • Application and ID › Tire Identification2
       • Description and Operation › Tire234567
       • Testing and Inspection › Tread Wear Indicators2
       • Service and Repair › Procedures2
     • Wheels › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
       • Service and Repair › Front2
     • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
     • Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Sequence2
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. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections