Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Rear Insulator-4WD Vehicles
4. Remove stud nuts holding the insulator to the crossmember.
5. Raise rear of transmission SLIGHTLY.
6. Remove bolts holding the insulator to the insulator bracket. Remove the insulator.
INSTALLATION-4WD
1. If the insulator bracket was removed, install the bracket to the transmission. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) torque.
2. Install the bolts holding insulator to insulator bracket. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) torque.
3. Lower rear of transmission while aligning the insulator studs into the mounting support bracket. Install stud nuts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 inch
lbs.) torque.
4. Remove the transmission jack.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative cable to the battery.