Durango 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1999)
Electronic Noise Suppressor: Service and Repair
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
Engine-to-body Ground Straps
Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/Install
1. Remove the nut that secures the left engine-to- body ground strap eyelet to the stud on the left side of the lower plenum panel.
2. Remove the nut that secures the right engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the inboard speed control servo mounting stud on the right side of
the lower plenum panel.
Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/Install
3. Remove the screw that secures the left engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the lower rear corner of the left cylinder head.
4. Remove the screw that secures the right engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the lower rear corner of the right cylinder head.
5. Remove the nut that secures the right engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the rear valve cover stud of the right cylinder head.
6. Remove the engine-to-body ground strap from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
Engine-to-body Ground Straps
1. Position the engine-to-body ground strap in the engine compartment.
2. Position the right engine-to-body ground strap eyelet over the rear valve cover stud of the right cylinder head.
3. Install and tighten the nut that secures the right engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the rear valve cover stud of the right cylinder head.
Tighten the nut to 5.0 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
4. Install and tighten the screw that secures the right engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the lower rear corner of the right cylinder head.
