Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008): Steering and Suspension

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 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 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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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information4 pages
  - Description and Operation › Wheel Alignment - Description2
  - Service and Repair › Camber, Caster and Toe Adjustment2
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information6 pages
- Steering55 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information7 pages
    Description and Operation › Description2
    Service and Repair › Front Steering Knuckle - Removal2 3 4 5
  - Power Steering26 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Maintenance - Fluid Flushing Information2
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Description and Operation › Power Steering Fluid2
    Power Steering Fluid Cooler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Power Steering Fluid Cooler - Removal2
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Power Steering Hoses - Removal2 3 4 5 6
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › Power Steering Pump - Description2
    Testing and Inspection › Diagnosis and Testing - Pump Leakage2
    Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump - Removal2 3 4
  - Steering Column › Tilt Wheel Handle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2
  - Steering Gear › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › Description2
    Service and Repair › Steering Gear - Removal2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Steering Coupling Shaft2 3 4 5
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2 3
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information5 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement2 3 4
- Suspension44 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Front Upper Ball Joint2
    Service and Repair › Front Lower Ball Joint - Removal2 3 4 5
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6
  - Cross-Member › Component Information › Service and Repair › Crossmember - Removal2
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information7 pages
    Description and Operation › Description2
    Service and Repair › Front Steering Knuckle - Removal2 3 4 5
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Stabilizer Link › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Stabilizer Link - Removal2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information7 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Front Strut / Shock2 3 4 5 6
  - Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Front Hub / Bearing - Removal2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires35 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Service Precautions
    Description and Operation › Description2
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3
  - Tire Monitoring System8 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation › Description2
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Service Precautions
    Description and Operation › Description2
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3
  - Tires › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › Pressure Gauges2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Tread Wear Indicators2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Chrome Clad Wheel Balancing Information2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Front Hub / Bearing - Removal2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Studs - Removal2
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections