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Competitors:
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Key Features
Features:
Instant download, comprehensive coverage, factory-level accuracy, detailed diagrams and illustrations, troubleshooting flowcharts, torque specifications, and service procedures.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Coverage Scope:
Comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for all aspects of the 2004-2006 Dodge Durango.
Automatic transmissions (e.g., 45RFE, 545RFE), clutch system (if applicable for manual option, though rare for this generation), transfer case, driveline components.
Chassis:
Front and rear suspension (independent front, solid rear axle), steering system, brake system (ABS, rear drum/disc configurations), wheels and tires.
Electrical:
Battery, starting system, charging system, lighting, instrument cluster, power accessories (windows, locks, mirrors), HVAC controls, body control module (BCM), diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
Scheduled maintenance intervals, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, spark plug replacement, belt inspection and replacement.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon symptoms, fault isolation, wiring diagrams, component testing.
Repair:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, installation, and repair, including engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, suspension component replacement, brake caliper service.
Technical:
Torque specifications, tightening sequences, alignment procedures, electrical system diagnostics, HVAC system servicing.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Full factory-level detail, from basic fluid changes to complex engine and transmission rebuilds, including electrical schematic analysis and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) interpretation.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
Portable Document Format (PDF)
Print Quality
Quality:
High-resolution, printable pages with clear diagrams and legible text.
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper:
N/A (Digital Download)
Searchability
Text Search:
Searchable text for quick information retrieval.
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine 1:
3.7L Magnum V6 (SOHC)
Engine 1 Displacement:
3.7 liters (226 cubic inches)
Engine 1 Bore X Stroke:
96.0 mm x 83.0 mm (3.78 in x 3.27 in)
Engine 1 Compression Ratio:
9.6:1
Engine 1 Horsepower Approx:
215 hp @ 5200 rpm
Engine 1 Torque Approx:
235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Optional Engine 1
Engine 2:
4.7L Magnum V8 (SOHC)
Engine 2 Displacement:
4.7 liters (287 cubic inches)
Engine 2 Bore X Stroke:
93.0 mm x 86.3 mm (3.66 in x 3.40 in)
Engine 2 Compression Ratio:
9.1:1
Engine 2 Horsepower Approx:
235 hp @ 4500 rpm
Engine 2 Torque Approx:
300 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Optional Engine 2
Engine 3:
5.7L HEMI V8 (OHV)
Engine 3 Displacement:
5.7 liters (345 cubic inches)
Engine 3 Bore X Stroke:
99.5 mm x 90.9 mm (3.92 in x 3.58 in)
Engine 3 Compression Ratio:
9.6:1
Engine 3 Horsepower Approx:
345 hp @ 5000 rpm
Engine 3 Torque Approx:
375 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline
Performance
Induction System:
Naturally Aspirated
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type Std:
4-speed automatic (42RLE)
Optional
Transmission Type Opt 1:
4-speed automatic (45RFE)
Transmission Type Opt 2:
5-speed automatic (545RFE) - typically with 5.7L HEMI
Features
Drive Type:
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) or All-wheel drive (AWD)
Transfer Case:
NV244 (part-time 4WD) or NV140 (full-time 4WD) depending on configuration.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches (3043 mm)
Length:
200.8 inches (5100 mm)
Width:
79.7 inches (2024 mm)
Height:
74.2 inches (1885 mm)
Interior
Seating Capacity:
5 or 7 passengers (optional third row)
Weights
Curb Weight Approx:
4,750 - 5,200 lbs (2155 - 2359 kg)
Max Towing Capacity Approx:
7,000 - 8,900 lbs (3175 - 4037 kg) depending on configuration and engine.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Frontal Crash Driver:
Good (2004 models)
NHTSA Frontal Crash Passenger:
Good (2004 models)
IIHS Frontal Offset:
Acceptable (2004-2006 models)
Active Features
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control:
Available Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
Passive Features
Airbags:
Standard front airbags, optional side-curtain airbags.
Seatbelts:
Three-point seatbelts in all seating positions, pretensioners for front seats.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio Options:
Factory AM/FM/CD players, optional Sirius satellite radio, optional premium audio systems (e.g., Boston Acoustics).
Navigation:
Optional factory navigation system.
Driver Assistance
Parking Assist:
Optional rear park assist sensors.
Connectivity
Aux Input:
Optional auxiliary audio input jack (on some models).
Every 6,000 miles (9,600 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first (using synthetic or synthetic blend oil).
Air Filter Replacement:
Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed or every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Spark Plug Replacement:
3.7L V6: 100,000 miles (160,000 km); 4.7L V8: 100,000 miles (160,000 km); 5.7L HEMI V8: 100,000 miles (160,000 km) (use specific recommended spark plugs).
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type 3.7L 4.7L:
SAE 5W-20 (API Certified, meets Chrysler MS-6395).
Engine Oil Type 5.7L:
SAE 5W-20 (API Certified, meets Chrysler MS-6395). For extreme temperatures, SAE 5W-30 may be permitted as per manual.
Coolant:
Chrysler OAT (Organic Additive Technology) Antifreeze/Coolant, HOAT compatible. Mopar Part No. 05010855AA (or equivalent meeting MS-9769 for OAT).
Transmission Fluid 45Rfe 545Rfe:
ATF+4 (Chrysler MS-9602). Mopar Part No. 05013457AA.
Power Steering Fluid:
Chrysler Power Steering Fluid (meets MS-5901).
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3.
Known Issues
Issue 1:
Worn front suspension components (ball joints, control arm bushings) due to weight and usage. Symptoms: clunking noises, poor handling.
Issue 2:
Catalytic converter failure, particularly on the 5.7L HEMI. Symptoms: reduced power, check engine light, rattling noise.
Issue 3:
Water pump leaks, especially at higher mileage. Symptoms: coolant leaks, overheating.
Issue 4:
Power window motor failure. Symptoms: windows not operating.
Issue 5:
Active headrest deployment (in some models) if rear-ended, can be a false trigger issue addressed by TSBs.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Focus:
Dodge, as a division of Chrysler, has a long history of producing robust trucks and SUVs known for their utility and power.
Model Evolution
Generation:
This manual covers the third generation of the Dodge Durango, introduced for the 2004 model year. It represented a significant redesign from the previous generation, moving to a unibody construction for improved ride quality and handling.
Production
Manufacturing Plant:
Jefferson North Assembly Plant, Detroit, Michigan.
Production Years
Covered Production Years:
2004, 2005, 2006.
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