Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000): 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 (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 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 Information7 pages
  - Specifications2
  - Service and Repair › Pre-Alignment Inspection2 3 4 5
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
- Steering34 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Front Steering Knuckle: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Steering Knuckle: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
  - Power Steering13 pages
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage2 3 4
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage2 3 4
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Steering Column3 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service Precautions2
    Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Steering Gear › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Tie Rod2 pages
    Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Suspension148 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Recalls for Ball Joint:6 pages
    D47 › Dec › 04 › Recall - Upper Ball Joint Defect2 3 4 5
    NHTSA04V596000 › Dec › 04 › Recall 04V596000: Upper Ball Joint Replacement
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Ball Joint:6 pages
    D47 › Dec › 04 › Recall - Upper Ball Joint Defect2 3 4 5
    NHTSA04V596000 › Dec › 04 › Recall 04V596000: Upper Ball Joint Replacement
    Testing and Inspection › Lower Ball Joint2
  - Control Arm › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Lower2
    Service and Repair › Lower2 3 4
  - Cross-Member › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins61 pages
    Recalls: › 849 › Jan › 00 › Recall - Transmission Crossmember Reinforcement Brackets2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Customer Interest: › 13-001-00B › Oct › 00 › Suspension - Snapping/Popping or Clunking2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Cross-Member:24 pages
    13-001-00B › Oct › 00 › Suspension - Snapping/Popping or Clunking2 3 4 5
    13-002-00 › Oct › 00 › Transmission Crossmember - Service Precautions
    26-04-00C › Apr › 00 › Engine/Electrical - Torque Spec./Schematic Update2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    849 › Jan › 00 › Recall - Transmission Crossmember Reinforcement Brackets2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    All Other Service Bulletins for Cross-Member:16 pages
    13-001-00B › Oct › 00 › Suspension - Snapping/Popping or Clunking2 3 4 5
    13-002-00 › Oct › 00 › Transmission Crossmember - Service Precautions
    26-04-00C › Apr › 00 › Engine/Electrical - Torque Spec./Schematic Update2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    All Other Service Bulletins for Cross-Member:8 pages
    13-002-00 › Oct › 00 › Transmission Crossmember - Service Precautions
    26-04-00C › Apr › 00 › Engine/Electrical - Torque Spec./Schematic Update
    849 › Jan › 00 › Recall - Transmission Crossmember Reinforcement Brackets2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Front Steering Knuckle: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Steering Knuckle: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Front2
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 02-05-00 › Mar › 00 › Rear Leaf Springs - Squeaking/Clicking Noise2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 02-05-00 › Mar › 00 › Rear Leaf Springs - Squeaking/Clicking Noise2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications › Front2
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Testing and Inspection › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information › Specifications
  - Torsion Bar › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Torsion Bar: › 13-001-00B › Oct › 00 › Suspension - Snapping/Popping or Clunking2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Torsion Bar: › 13-001-00B › Oct › 00 › Suspension - Snapping/Popping or Clunking2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Bearing: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Hub: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
- Wheels and Tires34 pages
  - Tires › Component Information14 pages
    Specifications
    Application and ID › Tire Identification2
    Description and Operation › Tire2 3 4 5 6 7
    Testing and Inspection › Tread Wear Indicators2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Wheels › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Bearing: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Hub: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Hub: › 02-14-99A › Dec › 99 › Front Hub - Grinding Noise Vibration2 3
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Sequence2
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