Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
5. Slide tube brace under tube and into alignment with valve body screw holes (Fig. 329).
6. Install and finger tighten three screws that secure tube brace to valve body housings (Fig. 329).
7. Bend tube brace tabs up and against tube to hold it in position (Fig. 330).
8. Tighten all valve body housing screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.) torque after tube and brace are installed. Tighten screws in diagonal pattern starting
at center and working outward.