Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1041

9 - 12 ENGINE 2.5L
ENGINE 2.5L (Continued)
Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole in cylin-
der block or head. Be sure to remove old sealer.
Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole with Mopar
Stud and Bearing Mount. Make certain the new plug
is cleaned of all oil or grease. Using proper drive
plug, drive plug into hole so that the sharp edge of
the plug is at least 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) inside the
lead-in chamfer.
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be refilled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE GASKET
SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface
preparation must be performed.
Never use the following to clean gasket surfaces:
• Metal scraper
• Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block
and head
• High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a
wire brush (Fig. 5)
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
• Solvent or a commercially available gasket
remover
• Plastic or wood scraper (Fig. 5)
• Drill motor with 3M Roloc™ Bristle Disc (white
or yellow) (Fig. 5)
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM (beyond
the recommended speed), can damage the sealing
surfaces. The mild (white, 120 grit) bristle disc is
recommended. If necessary, the medium (yellow, 80
grit) bristle disc may be used on cast iron surfaces
with care.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
(2) Mark the hinge locations on the hood panel for
alignment reference during installation. Remove the
engine compartment lamp. Remove the hood.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.
CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(3) Drain the coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Remove the air cleaner assembly, air in-let
hose and resonator assembly (Fig. 6).
(5) Recover refrigerant (if equipped with A/C).(Re-
fer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
Fig. 5 PROPER TOOL USAGE FOR SURFACE
PREPARATION
1 - ABRASIVE PAD
2 - 3M ROLOC™ BRISTLE DISC
3 - PLASTIC/WOOD SCRAPER
Fig. 6 Air Cleaner and Resonator Removal and
Installation
1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
2 - NUT AND WASHER
3 - RESONATOR ASSEMBLY
4 - AIR INLET HOSE
PLUMBING - 24
CONDITIONING).
(6) Remove the radiator lower hose.
- HEATING &
AN
AIR