Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1103

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ENGINE 3.9L (Continued)
MOPAR ATF RTV
Mopar ATF RTV is a specifically designed black
silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and seal-
ing properties to seal components exposed to auto-
matic transmission
moisture. This material is available in three ounce
tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one year
this material will not properly cure. Always inspect
the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPAR GASKET MAKER
Mopar Gasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket
material. The material cures in the absence of air
when squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It will
not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The anaerobic
material is for use between two machined surfaces.
Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPAR GASKET SEALANT
Mopar Gasket Sealant is a slow drying, perma-
nently soft sealer. This material is recommended for
sealing threaded fittings and gaskets against leakage
of oil and coolant. Can be used on threaded and
machined parts under all temperatures. This mate-
rial is used on engines with multi-layer steel (MLS)
cylinder head gaskets. This material also will pre-
vent corrosion. Mopar Gasket Sealant is available in
a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 oz. can w/applicator.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET AND SEALER
APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care but it's easier then using precut gas-
kets.
Mopar Gasket Maker material should be applied
sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant
to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel
is recommended during assembly to prevent smear-
ing material off the location.
Mopar Engine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket
material should be applied in a continuous bead
approximately 3 mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All
mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a
3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.) drop is placed in the
center of the gasket contact area. Uncured sealant
may be removed with a shop towel. Components
should be torqued in place while the sealant is still
wet to the touch (within 10 minutes). The usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing material off the location.
Mopar Gasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be
applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely
over both surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a
gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a
can w/applicator can be brushed on evenly over the
fluid, engine coolants,
sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can should be
used on engines with multi-layer steel gaskets.
REMOVAL
and
(1) Scribe hood hinge outlines on hood. Remove the
hood.
(2) Remove the battery.
(3) Drain cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Remove the air cleaner, air in-let hose and res-
onator assembly.
(5) Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses.
Remove radiator. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
RADIATOR - REMOVAL).
(6) Disconnect the vacuum lines from the intake
manifold.
(7) Remove the distributor cap and wiring.
(8) Disconnect the accelerator linkage (Refer to 14
- FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE
CONTROL CABLE - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove throttle body (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL
REMOVAL).
(10) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release
procedure (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11) Disconnect the starter wires.
(12) Disconnect the oil pressure wire.
(13) Discharge the air conditioning system, if
equipped. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT
DARD PROCEDURE).
(14) Disconnect the air conditioning hoses.
(15) Disconnect
equipped.
(16) Remove starter motor (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).
(17) Remove the generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).
(18) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(19) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds.
(20) RemoveTransmission. Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION AND TRANSFER CASE.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake
manifold.
(21) Install an engine lifting fixture.
(22) 2WD VEHICLES—Remove engine front
mount bolts.
(23) 4WD VEHICLES—The engine and front
driving axle (engine/axle/transmission) are connected
through insulators and support brackets. Separate
the engine as follows:
• LEFT SIDE—Remove 2 bolts attaching (engine/
pinion nose/transmission) bracket to transmission
bell housing. Remove 2 bracket to pinion nose adap-
INJECTION/THROTTLE
the power steering
AN
BODY -
- STAN-
hoses, if