Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
4.
Install Special Tool 8441, Upper Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer (Fig. 1).
5.
Press out the old bushings.
UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSTALLATION
1.
Slide the bushing over the pivot bar shaft and insert it into the control arm.
2.
Install Special Tool 8441, Upper Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer (Fig. 2).
3.
Press the bushing into the control arm.
4.
Install the washer and nut onto the upper control arm pivot bar shaft. Tighten the nut to 167 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION:
ENSURE THAT THE SELF-LOCKING FEATURE OF THE NUT IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. REPLACE THE NUT ANYTIME THE
SELF-LOCKING FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
5.
Remove the control arm from the vise.
6.
Install the control arm in the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual or the service information provided in the MDS2, Group 02, -
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - UPPER SUSPENSION ARM - INSTALLATION.
7.
Align the front suspension. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual or the service information provided in the MDS2, Group 02, ALIGNMENT.
