I have a Chiltons. Is there any other resource with step by step instructions that might be better? Thank you...

 

I will move this to the 2nd generation Dakota sub-section. In that section there are the factory service manual.

 

Alldatadiy.com is basically the factory manual online. It has the same diagrams and illustrations you'd find in the FSM. Yes, you have to pay.

 

i have a paper 2001 dakota factory service manual, they are VERY hard to find. i payed $150. for mine. but there have been so many cats at his site that i found info for it was worth every penny. the Chiltons is a good book. my dad and i used the Motors brand books. i guess i have 10-15 Motors brand, and 15-20 chrysler factory service manuals. my dad would get factory manual every time he bought a car, some new some used.

 

after you clean the trans. add this to your chrysler trans. an external fluid filter
1. go to auto-zone. get 2210, its called a power steering filter, but it is for transs to. it is for 3/8 tubing. by (magna-fine) be sure to use high pressure hose.
2. for other sizes wix 58964 5/16 tube size

 

or get
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...Perf/_/N-ajdu9
or trans dapt with a full size filter and go to 1/2 inch lines for much more coolant flow
for a cooler get the 11 x 11 plate type cooler also with 1/2 inch lines
oil proof hose works well in this low pressure situation
There is a reason the diesels use 1/2 inch lines