Dodge Journey: Cleaning, Inspection
CLEANING
Drain cooling system and refill with clean water. Refer to drain and fill procedures in this service information .
Run engine with radiator cap installed until upper radiator hose is hot. Stop engine and drain water from system.
If water is dirty; fill, run, and drain system again, until water runs clear. Refill cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of the recommended ethylene-glycol and distilled water.
INSPECTION
After performing a cleaning/flush procedure, inspect all hoses, clamps and connections for deterioration and leaks. Inspect radiator and heater core for leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS
FILL VOLUMES
TORQUE
SPECIAL TOOLS
Fig. 8: BELT TENSION GAUGE ADAPTER - 8371
Fig. 9: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 8495
Fig. 10: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 6094
Fig. 11: FILLING AID FUNNEL 8195
Fig. 12: COOLING SYSTEM TESTER 7700
Fig. 13: COOLANT REFRACTOMETER 8286
Fig. 14: RELEASE TOOL 8875A
Standard procedure
DRAINING When servicing the cooling system, it is essential that coolant does not drip onto the accessory drive belts and/or pulleys. Shield the belts with shop towels before working on the coolin ...Accessory drive
...See also:
Manifold, exhaust, crossover
Removal
Fig. 287: Belly Pan
- belly pan fasteners
- belly pan
1. Remove the belly pan (2).
Fig. 288: Exhaust Extension Pipe
2. Remove the fasteners (1), and remove the exhaust extensio ...
Description, Operation, Specifications
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: All engines use a fixed ignition timing system. Basic ignition
timing is not
adjustable. All spark advance is determined by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM).
The ign ...
Synchronizer
DISASSEMBLY
Place synchronizer in a clean shop towel and wrap. Press on inner hub.
Carefully open up shop towel and
remove springs, balls, keys, hub, and sleeve.
CLEANING
Do not attempt to clean ...