Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Front Door Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGE
REMOVAL
1. Support door on a suitable lifting device.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the outline of the door hinge on the hinge pillar and door end frame to aid installation.
3. Remove bolts attaching hinge to door.
4. Remove bolts attaching door hinge to hinge pillar.
5. Separate door hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. If necessary, paint replacement door hinge before installation.
2. Position door hinge on hinge pillar using alignment marks.
3. Install bolts attaching door hinge to hinge pillar and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
4. Install bolts attaching hinge to door and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
