Dodge Journey: Cleaning, Inspection

CLEANING

Drain cooling system and refill with clean water. Refer to drain and fill procedures in this service information .

Run engine with radiator cap installed until upper radiator hose is hot. Stop engine and drain water from system.

If water is dirty; fill, run, and drain system again, until water runs clear. Refill cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of the recommended ethylene-glycol and distilled water.

INSPECTION

After performing a cleaning/flush procedure, inspect all hoses, clamps and connections for deterioration and leaks. Inspect radiator and heater core for leaks.

SPECIFICATIONS

FILL VOLUMES

TORQUE

SPECIAL TOOLS

Cooling
Fig. 8: BELT TENSION GAUGE ADAPTER - 8371

Cooling
Fig. 9: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 8495

Cooling
Fig. 10: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 6094

Cooling
Fig. 11: FILLING AID FUNNEL 8195

Cooling
Fig. 12: COOLING SYSTEM TESTER 7700

Cooling
Fig. 13: COOLANT REFRACTOMETER 8286

Cooling
Fig. 14: RELEASE TOOL 8875A

    Standard procedure
    DRAINING When servicing the cooling system, it is essential that coolant does not drip onto the accessory drive belts and/or pulleys. Shield the belts with shop towels before working on the coolin ...

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    Link, stabilizer bar
    REMOVAL 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Fig. 60: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING 2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1). Fig. 61: Strut Mounting To Knuckle 3. W ...

    Removal
    WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings in this part before performing this procedure. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Warning and. Failure to follow the warnin ...

    Arm, lower control
    Diagnosis and Testing LOWER CONTROL ARM Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the ground or road debris. If the lower control arm shows any sign of damage, look for ...

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