Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Engine Mount: Service and Repair
Engine Rear Support
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Support the transmission with a jack.
4. Remove engine support bracket and insulator thru-bolt.
5. Raise the transmission and engine slightly.
6. Remove stud nuts attaching insulator to crossmember. Remove insulator.
INSTALLATION
1. If the engine support bracket was removed, position the bracket to the transmission extension. Tighten the bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install the insulator onto crossmember. Tighten the stud nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs) torque.
3. Lower the transmission and engine while aligning the engine support bracket to the insulator.
4. Install thru-bolt in bracket and insulator. Tighten thru-bolt nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Remove transmission jack.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
