Durango 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
16.
Disconnect the clockspring wire harness connector from the instrument panel wire harness, located on the instrument panel lower reinforcement
below the steering column.
17.
Remove and discard the clockspring from the steering column by carefully disengaging the plastic latches.
18.
Slide the new clockspring over the steering column shaft until the clockspring latches engage the steering column lock housing.
19.
Connect the clockspring wire harness connector to the instrument panel wire harness.
20.
Connect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the lower clockspring connector receptacle.
21.
Install the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column (Figure 3).
22.
Install the tilt steering column adjuster lever (if equipped).
23.
Install the steering column opening cover and engage the snap clip retainers.
24.
Install the three (3) screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover (Figure 2). Tighten the screws to 20 in-lbs (2.2 N.m).
25.
Install the steering wheel onto the steering column shaft.
26.
Install the steering wheel retaining nut. Tighten the nut to 45 ft-lbs (61 N.m).
27.
Connect the clockspring wire harness connectors to the speed control switches and remote audio control switches (if equipped).
28.
Connect the clockspring airbag wire harness connector to the back of the airbag module (Figure 1).
29.
Connect the clockspring horn switch wire harness connector to the horn switch feed wire connector on the back of the airbag module (Figure 1).
30.
Install the airbag module onto the steering wheel. Make sure that the clockspring wire harnesses in the steering wheel hub area are not pinched
between the airbag module and the steering wheel.
31.
From the backside of the steering wheel, install the two (2) screws that secure the driver's airbag module to the steering wheel (Figure 1). Tighten
the screws to 90 in-lbs (10 N.m).
32.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, connect the negative battery cable.
33.
From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for about 10 seconds and then turn it back to the ON position.
34.
Observe the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It should illuminate for 6-8 seconds and then go out.
NOTE:
If the airbag warning light fails to light or lights and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual to diagnose and repair the problem.
