Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991)
Load Compensator: Adjustments
Fig. 5 Actuator assembly compression spring. Dakota
1. Vehicle must be sitting on all four wheels at curb weight.
2. Loosen locknut on follower bolt that is attached to lever assembly.
3. Adjust follower to a point where rubber bumper just contacts underside of leaf spring, then turn follower bolt clockwise 3 to 4 more revolutions.
4. Hold follower bolt in position and torque locknut to 25 ft lb
5. Prior to adjusting actuator assembly, compression spring within cage must be completely compressed with plastic guides parallel to one another. A
wooden wedge can be used for this purpose.
6. Loosen adjusting nut on actuator and ensure that it is properly seated in valve lever.
7. Bottom valve lever by pushing it toward valve body (apply force by pushing on spring hook).
8. While holding lever in position, torque adjusting nut to 95 inch lbs.
9. Remove wedge from cage of actuator assembly and road test vehicle.
