Dodge Dakota (R1). Manual - part 195

TORSION BAR

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The left and right side torsion bars are
NOT interchangeable. The bars are identified and
stamped R or L, for right or left. The bars do not
have a front or rear end and can be installed with
either end facing forward.

(1) Raise and support the vehicle with the front

suspension hanging.

(2) Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to

release spring load.

NOTE: Count and record the number of turns for
installation reference.

(3) Remove the adjustment bolt from swivel.
(4) Remove torsion bar and anchor. Remove anchor

from torsion bar (Fig. 10).

(5) Remove all foreign material from torsion bar

mounting in anchor and suspension arm.

(6) Inspect adjustment bolt, bearing and swivel for

damage.

INSTALLATION

(1) Insert torsion bar ends into anchor and suspen-

sion arm.

(2) Position anchor and bearing in frame cross-

member. Install adjustment bolt through bearing,
anchor and into the swivel.

(3) Turn adjustment bolt clockwise the recorded

amount of turns.

(4) Lower vehicle and adjust the front suspension

height. Refer to Suspension Height service procedure.

Fig. 9 Front Shock

1 - NUT
2 - RETAINER
3 - GROMMET
4 - SHOCK

Fig. 10 Torsion Bar

1 - SWIVEL
2 - ANCHOR
3 - BEARING
4 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT
5 - TORSION BAR
6 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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SUSPENSION

SHOCK (Continued)

STABILIZER BAR

REMOVAL

NOTE: To service the stabilizer bar the vehicle must
be on a drive on hoist. The vehicle suspension
must be at curb height for stabilizer bar installation.

(1) Remove the stabilizer bar retainer bolts from

the lower suspension arms (Fig. 11) and remove the
retainers.

(2) Remove the stabilizer bar retainer nuts, bolts

and retainers from the frame crossmember (Fig. 11)
and remove the bar.

(3) If necessary, remove the bushings from the sta-

bilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

(1) If removed, install the bushings on the stabi-

lizer bar.

(2) Position the stabilizer bar on the frame cross-

member brackets and install the retainers and nuts
and bolts finger-tight (Fig. 11).

NOTE: Check the alignment of the bar to ensure
there is no interference with the either frame rail or
chassis component. Spacing should be equal on
both sides.

(3) Install the stabilizer bar to the lower suspen-

sion arm.

(4) Install the retainers and bolts to the lower sus-

pension arm and tighten to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).

(5) Tighten the frame retainer nuts to 190 N·m

(140 ft. lbs.).

(6) Tighten the frame retainer bolts to 108 N·m

(80 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 11 Stabilizer Bar

1 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2 - FLAG NUT
3 - STABILIZER BAR
4 - RETAINER

SUSPENSION

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PROPELLER SHAFT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

HALF SHAFT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FRONT AXLE - C205F

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

REAR AXLE - 8 1/4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

REAR AXLE - 9 1/4

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PROPELLER SHAFT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROPELLER SHAFT

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PROPELLER SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

STANDARD PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PROPELLER SHAFT - FRONT

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PROPELLER SHAFT - REAR

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CENTER BEARING

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINTS

DISASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PROPELLER SHAFT

DESCRIPTION

A propeller shaft (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), and (Fig. 3) is

the shaft which connects the transmission/transfer
case to the axle differential. This is the link through
which the engine power is transmitted to the axle.

The propeller shaft is designed and built with the

yoke lugs in line with each other which is called zero
phasing. This design produces the smoothest running
condition, an out-of-phase shaft can cause a vibra-
tion.

Tubular propeller shafts are balanced by the man-

ufacturer with weights spot welded to the tube.

Use the exact replacement parts when installing

the propeller shafts. The use of the correct replace-
ment parts helps to ensure safe operation. All fasten-
ers must be torqued to the specified values for safe
operation.

Fig. 1 FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

1 - PROPELLER SHAFT
2 - CONSTANT VILOCITY JOINT
3 - COMPANION FLANGE
4 - BOLT
5 - COMPANION FLANGE

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