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:
Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Grid lines can be damaged or scraped off with sharp
instruments. Care
should be taken in cleaning glass or removing foreign materials, decals or
stickers. Normal glass ...
Operation
Fig. 427: Identifying Torque Converter Fluid Pressure
Operation
- APPLY PRESSURE
- THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY
FORWARD
- RELEASE PRESSURE
- THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY
REARWARD
The co ...
Removal, Installation
Removal
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this
system before
performing the following operation. Failure to follow the warnings and
cautions may result in po ...
