Because of the differences between model years, your best bet is to go your the same auto parts store you are buying the starter from and also get a service manual. Best $15 investment you can make for your truck.
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my 96 dodge Dakota wont idle when engine is warm and i changed idle air controle valve what else could be wrong
The spark plug gap for a 1996 Dodge Dakota is .035 inches.
It is clockwise
See sources and related links below for the 1996 Dodge Dakota light bulb lamp list.
Remove the cables from the starter. Remove the three retaining bolts from the starter. The starter will come out. Reverse the process to install the new starter.
On the inside of the firewall, below and behind the glove box.
I replaced the starter on my 96' Avenger. It is located right beside the oil filter. To remove the starter I had to take off the oil filter and the part connecting the oil filter to the car.
You might want to test the ignition coil, battery, distributor (both type's can be tested), starter, starter relay or coil, and spark plugs to rule out which is causing the problem these are the basic components for starting the engine
ignition coil circuit failure
Dry fill is near 12 quarts.
on the passanger side. it i located on the trans housing where the engine and trans meet.