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:
Arm, lower control
Diagnosis and Testing
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the
ground or road debris. If the lower
control arm shows any sign of damage, look for ...
Bearing(s), connecting rod
Standard Procedure
CONNECTING ROD AND BEARING FITTING
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Fig. 166: Checking Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance-Typical
Fit all connecting rods on one bank until complete.
Th ...
Operation
The instrument cluster contains the necessary hardware and software to serve
as the vehicle's electronic body
control module and is commonly referred to as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN).
The fol ...
