Dodge Dakota 4x2 & 4x4 Factory Service & Repair Manual OEM, 1987–1996 - (P/N 81-370-5110)

• Factory service information for 1995 Dodge Dakota 4x2 and 4x4 models, identified as AN-1 and AN-5; Publication No. 81-370-5110.
• Engine removal, cylinder-head service, timing-system work, and internal inspection for the 2.5L, 3.9L, and 5.2L engines.
• AX 15 and NV3500 manual-transmission repair, 42RH/46RH automatic-transmission and overdrive overhaul, and NP231 transfer-case disassembly and assembly.
• Front suspension repair distinguishes coil-spring 2WD from torsion-bar 4WD layouts, with ball-joint inspection, CV drive-shaft service, and caster, camber, and toe adjustment.
• RWAL and all-wheel ABS coverage includes fault diagnosis, wheel-speed sensor replacement, hydraulic valve service, and brake bleeding, alongside front disc and rear drum brake repair.
• Wiring diagrams, exploded assembly views, and troubleshooting charts support electrical and mechanical diagnosis, with connector pinouts, splice locations, and component-location illustrations.

Model-Year Coverage & Included PDFs

The set contains 1,435 pages total: a 1,432-page service-manual PDF, including its cover and contents pages, plus a separate 3-page first-generation model overview. The overview supplies background information, not additional workshop procedures.

The repair content is organized around 1995-model-year configurations, rather than a year-by-year manual set for the entire 1987–1996 production run. Identification sections explain VIN decoding, body and equipment plates, and engine, transmission, and transfer-case identification. Conventional-cab and Club Cab data are included.

Engine, Fuel & Cooling System Repair

The maintenance section outlines lubrication and maintenance intervals, separating Schedule A operating conditions from the more demanding use covered by Schedule B. Engine chapters go beyond routine service to cylinder compression testing, piston and connecting-rod inspection, crankshaft bearing checks, and oil-pump service.

Fuel-system coverage distinguishes the 2.5L single-port/throttle-body injection system from 3.9L/5.2L multi-port injection. Procedures cover fuel-pressure and leak-down testing, injector diagnosis, idle-air-control checks, and PCM-related component tests. The four-cylinder chapter covers timing-belt service; the V6 and V8 chapters address their timing chains.

Cooling-system work includes leak testing, thermostat and water-pump service, radiator replacement, and fan diagnosis.

Transmission, Axle & Steering Work

Automatic-transmission diagnosis includes hydraulic-pressure testing, clutch-and-band air tests, converter stall testing, and valve-body service. The Clutch and Band Application Chart links gear selection to the friction elements involved.

The NV3500 section distinguishes original and closer-ratio 1995 gearsets and explains shift-mechanism changes. Its assembly cautions identify a specific repair trap: forcing misaligned housings together can damage shift forks and gears.

Axle coverage includes the 7 1/4-inch front axle, 7 1/4-inch and 8 1/4-inch rear axles, and the optional Trac-Loc differential. Bearing-preload and backlash adjustment, pinion-depth measurement with Gauge Set C-3715-B, and the Gear Teeth Contact Patterns illustrations support differential setup. The rear-axle procedures also flag the risk of damaging the RWAL sensor during differential removal.

Steering diagnosis includes pump flow and pressure tests. The 2WD rack-and-pinion section covers complete-unit replacement, not an internal rebuild; 4WD recirculating-ball gear overhaul is covered separately.

Torque, Fluid & Electrical Specifications

Component-specific torque tables, fluid-capacity references, runout and wear limits, bearing clearances, and electrical test specifications accompany the relevant service sections. Lubricant requirements and fluid-service procedures are identified by transmission and transfer-case type.

Named wiring references include Fuel/Ignition, Ground Distribution, and Connector Pin Outs. Separate electrical sections cover starting and charging tests, instrument diagnosis, power accessories, and airbag-system service.

General diagnostic trouble-code information and component tests are included. The separate Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures manual referenced for detailed DRB scan-tool diagnosis is not included in this set.

Body, Air Conditioning & Optional Snowplow Equipment

Body coverage extends to frame measurement and straightening, doors, urethane-set glass, and cab components. The air-conditioning chapter addresses the R-134a system with SD7H15 compressor, including leak testing, evacuation, charging, and compressor-clutch service.

Optional snowplow coverage includes hydraulic-pump and power-angling-cylinder service, solenoid diagnosis, and the Raise Blade—Voltage Application & Hydraulic Fluid Flow diagram.

Safety Note: Always support the vehicle securely on rated jack stands before starting undercarriage diagnostics.