2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY service

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INIntroduction
INaIntroduction
0Lubrication & Maintenance
0aLubrication & Maintenance
2Suspension
2aSuspension
3Differential & Driveline
5Brakes
5aBrakes
6aClutch
7Cooling
7aCooling
8AAudio
8AaAudio
8BChime/Buzzer
8BaChime/Buzzer
8EElectronic Control Modules
8FEngine Systems
8FaEngine Systems
8GHeated Systems
8HHorn
8IIgnition Control
8JInstrument Cluster
8JaInstrument Cluster
8LLamps
8LaLamps
8MMessage Systems
8NPower Systems
8NaPower Systems
8ORestraints
8PSpeed Control
8QVehicle Theft Security
8RWipers/Washers
8WaWiring
9Engine
9aEngine
11Exhaust System
11aExhaust System
13Frame & Bumpers
14Fuel System
14aFuel System
19Steering
19aSteering
21Transmission/Transaxle
21aTransmission/Transaxle
22Tires/Wheels
23Body
24Heating & Air Conditioning
24aHeating & Air Conditioning
25Emissions Control
25aEmissions Control
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION............................1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION............................1
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION............................3
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION............................3
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION............................4FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION............................5
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION............................5
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION............................8
TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION...........................10
VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 1) is located
on the rearward facing of the driver's door. This label
indicates date of manufacture (month and year), Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) rear and the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). The Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of manufac-
ture is also included.
When it is necessary to contact the manufacturer
regarding service or warranty, the information on the
Vehicle Safety Certification Label would be required.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be
viewed through the windshield at the upper left cor-
ner of the instrument panel, near the left windshield
pillar (Fig. 2). The VIN consists of 17 characters in a
combination of letters and numbers that provide spe-
cific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN Code
Breakdown Chart for decoding information.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check
Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification
Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer
and government agencies to verify the authenticity of
the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to
use the check digit is not released to the general public.
Fig. 1 Vehicle Safety Certification Label
Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate)
1 - DEFROSTER OUTLET
2 - VIN #
3 - HEATED WINDSHIELD GRID
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VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches
the label in the engine compartment. It cannot be
removed without defacing information and destroying
the label.
The label contains the vehicle's emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 3) is located in the
engine compartment on the radiator closure panel
crossmember. There are seven lines of information on
the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used
to define service information. Information reads from
left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the
plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
BODY CODE PLATE ± LINE 3
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13 THROUGH 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
²NS
DIGIT 20
Carline
FWD
²H = Plymouth
²K = Dodge
²Y = Chrysler
AW D
²C = Chrysler
²D = Dodge
²P = Plymouth
DIGIT 21
Price Class
²H = Highline
²L = Lowline
²P = Premium
²S = Luxury
²X = Premium
DIGITS 22 AND 23
Body Type
²52 = Short Wheel Base
²53 = Long Wheel Base
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 2
DIGITS 1, 2 AND 3
Paint procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary paint
Refer to Group 23, Body for color codes.
DIGIT 8 AND 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
Fig. 3 Body Code Plate
1 - PRIMARY PAINT
2 - SECONDARY PAINT
3 - VINYL ROOF
4 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 - CAR LINE SHELL
6 - PAINT PROCEDURE
7 - ENGINE
8 - TRIM
9 - TRANSMISSION
10 - MARKET
11 - VIN
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FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2
to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater
the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the
line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual
bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line
marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt
strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric
strength class identification number is imprinted on
the head of the bolt. The higher the class number,
the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are
imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the
nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and
Fastener Strength Charts.
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Figure art, specifications and torque references in
this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE
format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
International Symbols
1 High Beam 13 Rear Window Washer
2 Fog Lamps 14 Fuel
3 Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps 15 Engine Coolant Temperature
4 Turn Warning 16 Battery Charging Condition
5 Hazard Warning 17 Engine Oil
6 Windshield Washer 18 Seat Belt
7 Windshield Wiper 19 Brake Failure
8 Windshield Wiper and Washer 20 Parking Brake
9 Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting 21 Front Hood
10 Ventilating Fan 22 Rear hood (Decklid)
11 Rear Window Defogger 23 Horn
12 Rear Window Wiper 24 Lighter
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BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION............................1
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION............................2
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION............................5
THREADED HOLE REPAIR
DESCRIPTION............................5
INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL &
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION............................5
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION............................6TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION............................8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION............................9
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION...........................10
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION...........................10
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION...........................10
MANUFACTURE PLATE
DESCRIPTION...........................10
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 1) is located in the
engine compartment on the radiator closure panel
crossmember. There are seven lines of information on
the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used
to define service information. Information reads from
left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the
plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
BODY CODE PLATE ± LINE 3
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13 THROUGH 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
²RG
DIGIT 20
Carline
FWD
²Y = Chrysler
AW D
²C = Chrysler
Fig. 1 BODY CODE PLATE
1 - PRIMARY PAINT
2 - SECONDARY PAINT
3 - VINYL ROOF
4 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 - CAR LINE SHELL
6 - PAINT PROCEDURE
7 - ENGINE
8 - TRIM
9 - TRANSMISSION
10 - MARKET
11 - VIN
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FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Figure art, specifications and torque references in
this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE
format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
THREADED HOLE REPAIR
DESCRIPTION
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using
a Helicoilt. Follow the vehicle or Helicoiltrecommen-
dations for application and repair procedures.
INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE
CONTROL & DISPLAY
SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols Chart
(Fig. 4) are used to identify various instrument con-
trols. The symbols correspond to the controls and dis-
plays that are located on the instrument panel.
Fig. 4 INTERNATIONAL CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS
1 High Beam 13 Rear Window Washer
2 Fog Lamps 14 Fuel
3 Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps 15 Engine Coolant Temperature
4 Turn Warning 16 Battery Charging Condition
5 Hazard Warning 17 Engine Oil
6 Windshield Washer 18 Seat Belt
7 Windshield Wiper 19 Brake Failure
8 Windshield Wiper and Washer 20 Parking Brake
9 Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting 21 Front Hood
10 Ventilating Fan 22 Rear hood (Decklid)
11 Rear Window Defogger 23 Horn
12 Rear Window Wiper 24 Lighter
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VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 6) is located
on the rearward facing of the driver's door. This label
indicates date of manufacture (month and year),
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing (GAWR) rear and the Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (VIN). The Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of
manufacture is also included.
When it is necessary to contact the manufacturer
regarding service or warranty, the information on the
Vehicle Safety Certification Label would be required.
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION
An E-mark Label (Fig. 7) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver's door. The label contains the
following information:
²Date of Manufacture
²Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
²Country Codes
²Regulation Number
²Regulation Amendment Number
²Approval Number
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches
the label in the engine compartment. It cannot beremoved without defacing information and destroying
the label.
The label contains the vehicle's emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
MANUFACTURE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 8) is located in the
engine compartment on the passenger side strut
tower. The plate contains five lines of information:
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
²Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
²Gross Train Mass (GTM)
²Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
²Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)Fig. 6 Vehicle Safety Certification Label
Fig. 7 E-Mark Label
1 - Country Code
2 - Regulation Number
3 - Approval Number
4 - Amendment Number
Fig. 8 Manufacturer Plate
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS.........................1
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION............................1
PARTS & LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATION
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................2
LUBRICANT CLASSIFICATIONS.............2
PARTS AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS....................2
FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION............................3
OPERATION.............................7
FLUID FILL/CHECK LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION............................7MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION............................7
HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................16
HOISTING............................16
JUMP STARTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................16
JUMP STARTING.......................16
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................17
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS............17
LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Fuel Tank 75 L (20 gal.)
Engine Oil* - 2.4L 4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
Engine Oil* - 3.3/3.8L 4.0 L (4.5 qts.)
Cooling System** - 2.4L 10.7 L (11.4 qts.)
Cooling System** -
3.3/3.8L without Rear
Heater12.6 L (13.4 qts.)
Cooling System** -
3.3/3.8L with Rear Heater15.4 L (16.3 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle -
Service Fill3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle -
31TH Overhaul Fill8.6 L (9.1 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle -
41TE Overhaul Fill9.2 L (9.7 qts.)
AWD Power Transfer Unit 1.15 L (2.4 pts.)
Power Steering 1.2 L (2.5 pts.)
AWD Bi-directional
Overrunning Clutch0.575 L (1.22 pts.)
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
AWD Rear Carrier 0.7 L (1.48 pts.)
*(includes oil filter)
**(includes heater and recovery/reserve bottle)
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international
symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid check and fill locations (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 International Symbols
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