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

Cooling
Fig. 8: BELT TENSION GAUGE ADAPTER - 8371

Cooling
Fig. 9: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 8495

Cooling
Fig. 10: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 6094

Cooling
Fig. 11: FILLING AID FUNNEL 8195

Cooling
Fig. 12: COOLING SYSTEM TESTER 7700

Cooling
Fig. 13: COOLANT REFRACTOMETER 8286

Cooling
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 ...

    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 ...

    Removal
    DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER Fig. 8: DPF Components - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR - MOUNTING BOLT - UPSTREAM PRESSURE TUBE - DPF - DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE TUBE - TU ...

    Removal
    WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings in this part before performing this procedure. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible serious or fata ...

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