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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Valve, A/C expansion
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 315: A/C Expansion Valve Description KA
The rear A/C expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant entering the
rear A/C evaporator. The rear A/C
expansion valve is of a t ...
Seal, oil pump
REMOVAL
Fig. 367: Removing Oil Pump Seal
- SEAL PULLER C-3981-B
- OIL PUMP SEAL
1. Remove transaxle from vehicle.
2. Using Seal Puller C-3981B (1) , remove oil pump seal (2).
INSTALLA ...
Diagnosis and testing
BATTERY CABLES
A voltage drop test will determine if there is excessive resistance in the
battery cable terminal connections or
the battery cable. If excessive resistance is found in the battery c ...