It is very important. It is there to keep the proper chain tension.
yes
For the 1990 Dodge Dakota : The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine has a timing BELT The 3.9 litre V6 and the 5.2 litre V8 engines have a timing CHAIN
All 1998 Dodge Dakota's have a timing chain and not a belt.
Chain
in what order are the spark plug wires on the distributor cap on a 1998 dodge Dakota 6 cylinder
Front cylinder on the passenger side.
it is the cylinder closest to the battery.
Second cylinder on driver side head.
chain
ChainChain
It has a timing chain
The automatic transmission in a 2003 Dodge Dakota does not have bands.