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
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See also:
Removal, Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering
wheel, steering
column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
and isolate the negat ...
Accumulator
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 238: Identifying Underdrive & Overdrive Accumulators
- RETURN SPRING
- UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR
- SEAL RING (2)
- OVERDRIVE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR
The 41TE underd ...
Installation
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the plastic evaporator tube bracket,
carefully guide
the heater core tubes past the bracket during installation of the heater
core.
Fig. 278: Re ...