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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1999DAKOTA SLT, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONS INDEXCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard
Specifications Index
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
DAKOTA SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | 185 Ft. Lbs. (251 N.m) | ||
| Battery | See BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS table under CAPACITIES . | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | |||
| With ABS | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Without ABS | BLEEDING PROCEDURES | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | See GENERATOR APPLICATION table under DESCRIPTION | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | DRIVE BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 14-16 psi | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.5L | N/A | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L | N/A | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.5L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| 2.5L | Normal oil pressure is 13 psi (0.9 kg/cm2 ) at 600 RPM, 25-35 psi (1.8-2.5 kg/cm2 ) at 800 RPM and 37-75 psi (2.6-5.3 kg/cm2 ) at 1600 RPM. | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.8L | Normal oil pressure is 6 psi (.4 kg/cm2 ) at idle and 30-80 psi (2.1-5.6 kg/cm2 ) at 3000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature. | ||
| Overhaul | |||
| 2.5L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.8L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| 2.5L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.8L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Drive Plate/Flex Plate Torque | |||
| A/T | |||
| 2.5L | 105 Ft. Lbs. (143 N.m) | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L | 55 Ft. Lbs. (75 N.m) | ||
| M/T | |||
| 2.5L | 70 Ft. Lbs. (95 N.m) | ||
| 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L | 55 Ft. Lbs. (75 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Pressure Specification | FUEL PUMP (GASOLINE) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE TEST | ||
| Fuel Pressure Release Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS . Wire routing may be located in Figures. | ||
| Spark Plugs | SPARK PLUGS | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Lug Nut Torque | 95 Ft. Lbs. (129 N.m) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.