2004 DODGE DAKOTA wheel alignment

WARNING!
²Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
²Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
²Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
²Fast tire wear.
²Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
²Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
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Tires ..............................54,175
Air Pressure......................... 175
Alignment.......................... 181
Chains............................. 182
Changing........................... 209
Compact Spare....................... 178
General Information................... 175
High Speed......................... 177
Inflation Pressures.................... 176
Jacking............................. 211
Load Capacity....................... 172
Radial............................. 178
Replacement......................... 180
Rotation.........................183,264
Safety...........................167,175
Sizes............................... 169
Snow Tires.......................... 183
Spare Tire........................... 210
Spinning............................ 179
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 180
Warnings........................... 182
Wheel Nut Torque.................... 213
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 197Torque Converter Clutch................. 149
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 217
Guide.............................. 199
Recreational......................... 202
Trailering........................... 195
Weight............................. 199
Traction.............................. 206
Trailer Towing......................... 195
Cooling System Tips................... 201
Hitches............................. 198
Minimum Requirements................ 199
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 197
Wiring............................. 200
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 199
Trailer Weight......................... 199
Transfer Case.......................... 248
Fluid.............................. 260
Transmission....................146,150,245
Automatic.....................144,146,245
Filter.............................. 247
Fluid........................245,247,260
Manual.......................144,150,245
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Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 81
Transmitter Programming................. 19
Tread Wear Indicators................... 180
Trip Computer.......................... 77
Trip Odometer......................... 103
Turn Signals...................70,99,255,256
Universal Transmitter.................... 81
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 184
Vehicle Identification Number............... 5
Vehicle Loading..................172,191,194
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 5
Vehicle Storage......................... 254
Vented Quarter Window.................. 24
Voltmeter.............................. 99
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 99
Warnings and Cautions.................... 5
Warranty Information.................... 282Washers, Windshield..................... 72
Washing Vehicle........................ 250
Weight Load Carrying................... 191
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 181
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 250
Wheel Changing....................... 209
Wheel Nut Torque...................... 213
Wind Buffeting......................... 24
Window Fogging....................... 137
Windows.............................. 22
Power.............................. 22
Rear Sliding.......................... 23
Vented Quarter........................ 24
Windshield Defroster...............54,133,136
Windshield Washers................71,72,236
Fluid............................71,236
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 235
Windshield Wipers...................... 71
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 235
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 71
Wrecker Towing........................ 217
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