To replace the Power Steering pump on a 1997 Dodge Dakota with a 3.9L engine, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, remove the serpentine belt by loosening the tensioner, followed by disconnecting the power steering lines and mounting bolts from the pump. Install the new pump by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring all connections are secure, and refill the power steering fluid before testing the system.
Most likely cause is that the intermediate steering shaft has a bad Joint(s). Replace the steering shaft and you'll be good to go. This shaft is connected to the steering gear box on one end and the steering colum at the other.
How to separate steering yoke from rackpinion with out removing rackpinion from truck 1992 Dodge Dakota 2-wd sport
The fuse box on the Dodge Dakota Sport (1998 model) is to the left of the steering wheel and is accessible only when the drivers side door is open.
Regular power steering fluid.
You have to get a punch and a hammer and drive out the roll pin from the clevis on the shaft of the imput steering gear and then tap it off with a hammer
Clean the motor well. Start the truck and turn the steering wheel back and forth hard multiple times while checking to see if it leaks. These trucks have a bad rap for leaking from the seal right behind the pulley. If it is lower than that inspect your rack and pinion steering if it is 2000 or above.
To replace the switches on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac steering wheel, start by disconnecting the battery to ensure safety. Remove the airbag by unscrewing the retaining screws from the back of the steering wheel, then carefully detach the airbag connector. After removing the airbag, unscrew the steering wheel using a steering wheel puller, which will allow access to the switch assembly. Finally, disconnect the old switches, replace them with new ones, and reassemble everything in reverse order.
1.2 liters
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I don't think there is any more than one kind of power steering fluid. I've only ever seen one.
On 2000 Dakota Sport you lower the tailgate and there are 2 Phillips head screws that you remove and the whole tail light module comes out. You can then remove the bulb socket and replace the bulb. On my 2002 Dakota Quad Cab there are 2 torx screws.
No, I do not have any friends that own a dakota sport. There is no need for one where I live.