1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual – Illustrated PDF Catalog
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Complete illustrated parts catalog for the 1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) covering 2.5L, 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L engines, automatic and manual transmissions, transfer cases, and every major vehicle system with exploded diagrams and factory part numbers.
Description
1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual
This 1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual is the illustrated parts catalog for the entire AN-platform Dakota lineup. It is a factory-style exploded-view reference that technicians, restorers, and parts counter staff use to identify every component on the truck by part number, group, and figure. The catalog is organised by vehicle system and covers Regular Cab and Club Cab, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, all four engine options, both automatic and manual transmissions, and both transfer case families offered in 1998.
File Details
- Manual type: Illustrated Parts Catalog (Parts Manual)
- Brand / Make: Dodge
- Model line: Dakota Pickup (AN series)
- Model year coverage: 1998 (VIN code W)
- Language: English
- Page count: 447 pages
- File format: PDF
- Document date shown: September 15, 2005
- Series / Line / Body codes: L = Regular Cab, L = Club Cab; 1 = Dakota 2WD, 5 = Dakota 4WD; 31 = Club Cab (131 WB), 61 = Regular Cab (112 WB), 62 = Regular Cab (124 WB)
VIN Plate Decoding Reference
The opening section of the manual walks through the 17-position VIN plate and explains each character: country of origin, make, vehicle type, GVWR and passenger safety class, vehicle line (G = Dakota / Dakota Sport / Dakota 4×4), series, body style, engine code, check digit, model year (V = 1997, W = 1998, X = 1999), assembly plant (S = Dodge City), and the twelve-digit build sequence. Engine codes covered include X (3.9L 6-cyl EHC), Y (5.2L 8-cyl ELF), P (2.5L 4-cyl EPE) and Z (5.9L 8-cyl EML).
Chapters Covered
The 1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual is divided into numbered factory groups. Each group contains one or more figure numbers, and every figure is an exploded illustration keyed to an itemised parts table with part number, quantity, line, series, body, engine, transmission, and trim columns.
- Group 002 β Front Suspension & Drive: Front Suspension, Front Axle Drive Shafts, Front Axle Housing, Front Axle Assembly, Front Axle Differential, Front Axle Skid Plate
- Group 003 β Rear Axle: Rear Axle Assembly (Corporate 8.25 and 9.25), Differential and Housing, Rear Axle Vent
- Group 004 β Parking Brake: Parking Brake Lever and Cables
- Group 005 β Service Brakes: Front Brakes, Rear Brakes (9 in x 2.5 in and 10 in x 2.5 in), Power Brake Booster, Brake Master Cylinder, Brake Lines and Hoses, Brake Pedals
- Group 006 β Clutch: Clutch, Clutch Housing, Clutch Controls (hydraulic), Clutch Pedals
- Group 007 β Cooling: Radiator and Related Parts (2.5L, 3.9L), Water Pump, Coolant Tank, Pulleys, Drive Belts, Transmission Oil Cooler Lines, Grilles
- Group 008 β Electrical: Starters, Alternators, Distributor, Modules, Relays, Sensors, Single Board Engine Controllers, Switches, Horns, Battery Tray and Cables, Lamps (front, rear, dome, courtesy, reading), Bulbs and Sockets, Wiring (engine, headlamp to dash, instrument panel, body and accessories), Wiring Repair, Spark Plugs, Cables and Coils
- Group 08A β Instrument Panel and Radios and Consoles: Instrument Panel, Instrument Panel Cluster, Radio, Antenna, Speakers, Floor Console, Overhead Console
- Group 9 β Engine Mounting: Front and Rear engine mounting for 2.5L, 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L engines (N1 and N5 variants)
- Group 11 β Exhaust: Exhaust System (2.5L; 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L), Heat Shields
- Group 013 β Frames and Bumpers: Frame, Front Bumper and Fascia, Rear Bumper and Fascia, Body Hold Down
- Group 14 β Fuel: Fuel Tank, Fuel Tank Filler Tube, Fuel Lines (front and rear), Fuel Rail, Fuel Pump and Sending Unit, Throttle Body, Throttle Controls, Air Cleaner, Speed Control, Accelerator Pedal
- Group 16 β Propeller Shafts and U-Joints: Front propeller shaft, Rear propeller shaft (1-piece and 2-piece), U-joints
- Group 17 β Rear Suspension: Leaf Springs (AN 1 and AN 5), Rear Stabilizer with Shock Absorbers
- Group 19 β Steering: Steering Wheel, Steering Column (upper and lower), Steering Gear (Rack & Pinion N1 and Gear N5), Steering Linkage, Power Steering Pump (2.5L and 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L), Power Steering Hoses
- Group 22 β Wheels, Covers and Jacks: Wheels and Hardware, Wheel Covers and Center Caps, Jack Stowage (Standard Cab and Club Cab), Spare Tire Stowage
- Group 23D β Wiper/Lock Cylinder and Keys: Lock Cylinders and Keys, Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems
- Group 24 β Air Conditioning & Heater: Heater Unit, Hevac Unit, Plumbing, Heater and A/C Controls, A/C Compressor, Compressor Mounting (2.5L; 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L), Air Ducts and Outlets (Demister System)
- Group 25 β Emission Systems: Emission Labels, Vacuum Canister, Emission Harness (2.5L; 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L), Leak Detection Pump
- Group DAN β Doors and Related Parts: Front Door Shell and Hinges, Front Door Glass and Regulators, Front Door Lock and Controls, Exterior Mirrors, Weatherstrips and Seals
- Group EAN β Exterior Ornamentation: Nameplates, Mouldings and Ornamentation, Decals and Tapestripes
- Group IAN β Interior Trim: Headliner and Visor, Moldings and Scuff Plates, Carpet, Silencers, Door Trim Panels, Front Seats (Full Bench, Split Bench, Bucket), Rear Seats (Folding and Quad), Seat Belts (front and rear), Adjusters, Covers, Shields and Risers, Handles and Lock Bar
- Group SAN β Body Sheet Metal Except Doors: Floor Pans (Club Cab, Regular Cab), Plugs, Front Fenders, Hood and Hood Release, Cowl and Dash Panel, Glass and Rear View Mirror, Aperture Panels, Quarter Panel and Pillar, Roof Panels, Tailgate
- Group 2.5L4 β Engine 2.5L Four Cylinder (EPE): Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Piston and Drive Plate, Camshafts & Valves, Timing Belt and Cover, Engine Oiling, Manifolds, Crankcase Ventilation
- Group 3.9L β Engine 3.9L Six Cylinder (EHC): Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Piston and Torque Converter, Camshafts & Valves, Timing Belt and Cover, Engine Oiling, Manifolds (including Heat Shields), Crankcase Ventilation
- Group 5.2L β Engine 5.2L Eight Cylinder (ELF): Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Piston and Torque Converter, Camshafts & Valves, Timing Belt and Cover, Engine Oiling, Manifolds, Crankcase Ventilation
- Group 5.9L β Engine 5.9L Eight Cylinder (EML): Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Piston and Torque Converter, Camshafts & Valves, Timing Belt and Cover, Engine Oiling, Manifolds, Crankcase Ventilation
- Group 42RE β Automatic Transmission 4 Speed (DGK): Transmission Assembly, Case and Extension, Oil Pump, Gear Train, Clutch Front and Rear, Bands (Reverse and Kickdown), Valve Body, Servo, Parking Sprag, Overdrive Gear Train, Gearshift Controls
- Group 44RE β Automatic Transmission 4 Speed (DGW): Same sub-group structure as 42RE for the 44RE unit
- Group 46RE β Automatic Transmission 4 Speed (DGT): Transmission Assembly, Case and Extension, Oil Pump, Clutch Front and Rear, Intermediate Shaft, Output Shaft, Bands, Valve Body, Servo, Parking Sprag, Overdrive Gear Train, Gearshift Controls
- Group 3500 β Manual Transmission 5 Speed (DDC): Transmission Assembly, Case and Extension, Gear Train, Forks and Rails, Gearshift Controls
- Group AX β Manual Transmission 5 Speed Aisin (DDQ): Transmission Assembly, Case and Adapter, Gear Train, Forks and Rails, Gearshift Controls
- Group 231 β Transfer Case Model 231 (DHJ, DHK, DHN): Transfer Case Assembly, Case and Related Parts, Gear Train, Fork and Rails, Gearshift Controls
- Group 242 β Transfer Case Model 242 (DHC, DHP): Transfer Case Assembly, Case and Related Parts, Gear Train, Fork and Rails, Gearshift Controls
What makes this 1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual genuinely useful is the level of part-level detail on every page. Each figure is not a generic sketch β it is a properly drawn exploded view with every clip, bolt, bushing, seal, bracket, sensor and harness connector given an item number, and each item number is tied to a factory part number in the facing table. Options are handled explicitly through sales codes and line/series/body/engine/transmission columns, so you can see at a glance whether the part you need applies to a 2.5L Regular Cab 2WD or a 5.9L Club Cab 4WD with anti-lock brakes and the heavy-duty suspension. Notes at the bottom of each figure define the sales codes being referenced (for example, DRA and DRB for the Corporate 8.25 and 9.25 rear axles, BGJ and BGK for brake and anti-lock configurations, or DMD / DMH for axle ratios 3.55 and 3.92), which removes a lot of the guesswork from ordering the right component for your specific truck.
What You Can Do With This Parts Manual
Because this is a parts catalog rather than a service manual, its strength is identification rather than adjustment. It is the right document when you already know which assembly is failing and you need to know exactly which part number, quantity, and variant applies to your truck. Typical uses include:
- Identifying the correct front axle drive shaft, half shaft boot kit, pinion yoke, differential case, ring-and-pinion kit, or axle service assembly for a given axle ratio and 4WD configuration.
- Selecting the correct rear leaf spring by sales code (ZAU/ZNU, ZAV/ZNV, ZBU/ZPU, ZBV/ZPV, ZCU/ZRU, ZCV/ZRV, ZDU/ZSU, ZDV/ZSV, ZEU/ZTU, ZEV/ZTV and so on) for either the AN 1 or AN 5 suspension.
- Ordering brake calipers, rotors, pads, wheel cylinders, brake backing plates, parking brake cables and levers with the correct option code for the truck.
- Finding the correct radiator, fan shroud, water pump, thermostat housing, coolant recovery bottle, drive belt, idler pulley and tensioner for 2.5L, 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L engines.
- Identifying electrical parts by their correct name and number β starters, alternators, distributors, single-board engine controllers, relays, sensors, switches, horns, battery trays and cables, bulbs and sockets, and full wiring harness sections.
- Locating door latches, exterior and interior handles, window regulators, glass run seals, weatherstrips, wiper arms, wiper motors, washer reservoirs and washer pumps.
- Identifying instrument panel, cluster, radio, antenna, speaker and console components down to the knob, bezel or mounting screw.
- Rebuilding or resealing a 42RE, 44RE or 46RE automatic transmission with the correct clutch discs, steel plates, seals, snap rings, bands, servos, sprags and valve body components.
- Rebuilding a 3500 (NV3500) or AX (Aisin) 5-speed manual transmission with the correct synchro rings, shift forks, rails, output and input shafts, and shift detent parts.
- Servicing a 231 or 242 transfer case using the correct chain, sprocket, mode fork, range fork, planetary gear, output shaft, bearing, seal and shift control hardware.
- Replacing trim, seats, seat belts, adjusters, carpet, headliner, silencers, mouldings, nameplates, decals and body panels with factory-correct part numbers.
- Ordering fuel system parts β tank, filler tube, fuel lines, fuel rail, fuel module, throttle body, air cleaner and speed control components.
- Sourcing steering gear, power steering pumps, hoses, pitman arm, idler arm, centre link and tie rod ends for either N1 or N5 configurations.
Why the Part Number Matters
On a 1998 Dakota, a single assembly can have several active part numbers depending on engine, transmission, body style, drivetrain, brake package, and trim level. A generic parts store lookup frequently misses one of those variables and sends you home with a part that almost fits. This parts manual exists precisely to close that gap: it shows the entire assembly, identifies each item by number, and lists the specific applications and option codes next to that number. For restoration, insurance repair, fleet maintenance, or simply keeping a 1998 Dakota on the road, that is the difference between one trip to the parts counter and three.
Complete Bookmarks
The complete bookmarks in the β1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual – Illustrated PDF Catalogβ are as follows:
+1998ANp. 1
+General Informationp. 1
+GROUP 002 Front Suspension & Drivep. 2
+GROUP 003 Rear Axlep. 16
+GROUP 004 Parking Brakep. 30
+GROUP 005 Service Brakesp. 33
+GROUP 006 Clutchp. 50
+GROUP 007 Coolingp. 56
+GROUP 008 Electricalp. 71
+GROUP 08A Instrument Panel and Radios and Consolesp. 101
+GROUP 009 Engine Mountingp. 112
+GROUP 2.5L4 Engine 2.5L Four Cylinderp. 123
+GROUP 3.9L Engine 3.9L Six Cylinderp. 133
+GROUP 5.2L Engine 5.2L Eight Cylinderp. 146
+GROUP 5.9L Engine 5.9L Eight Cylinderp. 158
+GROUP 011 Exhaustp. 170
+GROUP 013 Frames and Bumpersp. 175
+GROUP 014 Fuelp. 182
+GROUP 016 Propeller Shafts and U-Jointsp. 201
+GROUP 017 Rear Suspensionp. 210
+GROUP 019 Steeringp. 214
+GROUP 42RE Automatic Transmission 4 Speedp. 226
+GROUP 44RE Automatic Transmission 4 Speedp. 255
+GROUP 46RE Automatic Transmission 4 Speedp. 284
+GROUP 3500 Manual Transmission 5 Speedp. 310
+GROUP AX Manual Transmission 5 Speedp. 319
+GROUP 231 Transfer Case Model 231 [DHJ, DHK, DHN]p. 340
+GROUP 242 Transfer Case Model 242 [DHC, DHP]p. 353
+GROUP 022 Wheels, Covers and Jacksp. 363
+GROUP 23D Wiper/Lock Cylinder and Keysp. 369
+GROUP 024 Air Conditioning & Heaterp. 372
+GROUP 025 Emission Systemsp. 384
+GROUP DAN Doors and Related Partsp. 391
+GROUP EAN Exterior Ornamentationp. 397
+GROUP IAN Interior Trimp. 402
+GROUP SAN Body Sheet Metal Except Doorsp. 431
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Instant PDF Delivery
The 1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual is delivered as a PDF download immediately after purchase. There is no shipping, no waiting, and no physical book to keep track of. You can open the file on a laptop or desktop in the garage, on a tablet on the bench, or on a phone at the parts counter, search through the group you need, zoom into a figure, and print the page you are working from. Because the file is yours to keep, you can return to the same figures any time you order another component, which is exactly how a parts catalog should be used.
Who This Parts Manual Is For
This 1998 Dodge Dakota Pickup (AN) Parts Manual is written for anyone who needs to identify genuine-style components by number: independent mechanics, dealership parts personnel, restoration shops, body shops, hobbyists rebuilding a Dakota, and owners who prefer to order their own parts rather than rely on a counterperson’s interpretation. If your truck is a 1998 Dakota and you need the correct exploded view and part number for the assembly in front of you, this is the reference that gives it to you in one place.



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