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
Fig. 8: BELT TENSION GAUGE ADAPTER - 8371
Fig. 9: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 8495
Fig. 10: HOSE CLAMP PLIERS 6094
Fig. 11: FILLING AID FUNNEL 8195
Fig. 12: COOLING SYSTEM TESTER 7700
Fig. 13: COOLANT REFRACTOMETER 8286
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 ...Accessory drive
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Specifications
BATTERY
The battery Group Size number, the Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating, and
the Reserve Capacity (RC)
rating or Ampere-Hours (AH) rating can be found on the original equipment
battery la ...
Removal
2.4L
Fig. 59: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
NOTE: Prior to removing coil, spray compressed air around coil top to
make sure no
dirt drops into the spark plug tube.
1. ...
Cover(s), cylinder head, left
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition coils and capacitor.
Reposition electrical harness.
3. Remove ground strap from cylinder head c ...