Loose ball joints will cause excessive tire wear, and if they come apart the wheel assembly could come loose. This would cause a complete loss of steering control.
The 1998 Dodge Dakota has both upper and lower ball joints. OEM grade replacements are approximately 40-50$ per ball joint (as of August 2014). Labor to replace will depend on how many need replacement and time necessary. The changing of ball joints will require an alignment upon completion additionally. It is advisable to replace ball joints as pairs, when possible.
Replace the front upper and lower ball joints.
A 2003 Dodge Dakota does not have a cabin filter.
What all is involved in replacing a a/c evaporator in a '94 Dodge Dakota?
Lower ball joints call for 1.7 hrs per side for labor, app. $50 per hour = app. $85 per side for labor.
How do you replace a transmission solenoid on a 2001 dodge Dakota 4.7 engine 4x4 location?
a big mess.
That depends on exactly what linkage and joint you are referring to. Some joints can be replaced alone and some can't. You'll have to ask a more specific question.
The Dodge Dakota pickup truck has CV joints on both front wheels. The pickup truck also has a driveshaft, as it is rear wheel drive.
It typically costs between $100 and $150 to replace the serpentine belt on a Dodge Dakota. The belt costs around $30 with the rest being labor.
You don't, you replace it if restricted.You don't, you replace it if restricted.
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