Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1990), Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989), Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 2WD V6-3.7L (2009), Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2005), Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information6 pages
  - Specifications2
  - Service and Repair › Pre-Alignment Inspection2 3 4
- Steering24 pages
- Suspension63 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Lower Ball Joint2
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Upper Control Arm - Bushing Service2 3
  - Cross-Member › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine/Electrical - Torque Spec./Schematic Update2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Front2
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information24 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 02-05-00 › Mar › 00 › Rear Leaf Springs - Squeaking/Clicking Noise2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 02-05-00 › Mar › 00 › Rear Leaf Springs - Squeaking/Clicking Noise2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Description and Operation › Coil Spring2
    Service and Repair › Coil Spring2 3 4
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Testing and Inspection › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires22 pages
  - Tires › Component Information14 pages
    Specifications
    Application and ID › Tire Identification2
    Description and Operation › Tire2 3 4 5 6 7
    Testing and Inspection › Tread Wear Indicators2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Wheels › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Front Hub Seals - Grease Purge Explanation
    Service and Repair › Front2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Sequence2
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections