Installation; Engine Coolant Thermostat- 5.7L/5.9L; Description - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)
Fig. 17 ECT SENSOR - 8.0L V-10
1 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR (FOR PCM)
2 - HEATER SUPPLY FITTING
3 - BOLTS (6)
4 - HOUSING WITH INTEGRAL SEAL
5 - THERMOSTAT
6 - RUBBER LIP SEAL
7 - TEMP. GAUGE SENDING UNIT

INSTALLATION

3.7L V-6
(1) Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.
(2) Install sensor to engine.
(3) Tighten sensor to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to 7,
COOLING.
4.7L V-8
(1) Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.
(2) Install sensor to engine.
(3) Tighten sensor to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to 7,
COOLING.
5.7L V-8
(1) Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.
(2) Install sensor to engine.
(3) Tighten sensor to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to 7,
COOLING.
5.9L Diesel
(1) Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.
(2) Install sensor to engine.
(3) Tighten sensor to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to 7,
COOLING.
5.9L V-8 Gas
(1) Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.
(2) Install sensor to engine.
(3) Tighten sensor to 6–8 N·m (55–75 in. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor. The sen-
sor connector is symmetrical (not indexed). It can be
connected to sensor in either direction.
(5) Refill cooling system. Refer to 7, COOLING.
8.0L V-10
(1) Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.
(2) Install sensor to engine.
(3) Tighten sensor to 11 N·m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to 7,
COOLING.
ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT- 5.7L/5.9L

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Do not operate an engine without a ther-
mostat, except for servicing or testing.
The thermostat on the 5.7L and 5.9L gas powered
engine is located beneath the thermostat housing at
the front of the intake manifold (Fig. 18).
The thermostat is a wax pellet driven, reverse pop-
pet choke type.
Coolant leakage into the pellet container will cause
the thermostat to fail in the open position. Thermo-
stats very rarely stick. Do not attempt to free a ther-
mostat with a prying device.
The same thermostat is used for winter and sum-
mer seasons. An engine should not be operated with-
out a thermostat, except for servicing or testing.
Operating without a thermostat causes longer engine
warmup
time,
unreliable
increased exhaust emissions and crankcase condensa-
tion that can result in sludge formation.
ENGINE
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warmup
performance,

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