Many choices here, either a 999, 904 an A 727 or an A 518
Automatic uses ATF+3 or +4.
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sorry to say this but it will not swap. they will bolt up but the 1996 is a computer controled trans. without the computer it will stay in low gear.
The 1989 Dodge Dakota automatic shutdown relay switch is located in the fuse box. The fuse box can be found in the engine compartment.
Should be an A727 tranny. I have an 1989 Dodge D100 3.9 v6 and the transmission in it is an 904 a lighter version of the 727.
Either a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic
No
Dodge Dakotas do not, and have never, had transaxles.
A 1989 Dakota has throttle body fuel injection.
Autozone web page has the Vacuum diagram for the1989 Dodge Dakota.
The 5.9 Cummins didn't come out until 1989...
The engine diagram for a 1989 Dodge Dakota be can be found in the Dakota service manual. The manual is available through most auto parts, or possibly at the public library.