Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: Customer Interest
Propeller Shaft Boot - Torn/Cut
NUMBER: 03-01-99 Rev. A
GROUP: Axle And Propshafts
DATE: Aug. 13, 1999
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 03-01-99, DATED FEB. 02, 1999, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE
CROSSMEMBER ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES.
SUBJECT:
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Boot Torn
OVERVIEW:
** This bulletin involves replacing of the propeller shaft assembly and, on certain applications, the replacement of the vehicle crossmember.**
MODELS:
1997 - 1998 (AN) Dakota
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO TWO WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES WITH THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS:
^
ALL CLUB CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION
^
ALL STANDARD CAB/EIGHT FOOT BOX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION
^
CLUB CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 (MDH 0908XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Two-piece propeller shaft boot is torn.
DIAGNOSIS:
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and inspect the two-piece propeller shaft boot for a cut or tear in the vicinity of the crossmember. If the boot shows signs that
it had been cut or torn because it may have contacted the crossmember, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
(1)
52105850AA
Propshaft, Two-Piece, 2.5L/3.9L Engine, Manual Transmission,
Two Wheel Drive, Standard Cab, Eight Foot Box
(1)
52105851AA
Propshaft, Two-Piece, 2.5L/3.9L Engine, Manual Transmission,
Two Wheel Drive, Club Cab
(1)
52105873AA
Propshaft, Two-Piece, 5.2L Engine, Manual Transmission, Two
Wheel Drive, Standard Cab, Eight Foot Box
(1)
52105874AA
Propshaft, Two-Piece, 5.2L Engine, Manual Transmission, Two
Wheel Drive, Club Cab
**(1)
521112OOAA
Propshaft, One-Piece, 3.9L/5.2L Engine, Automatic
Transmission, Two Wheel Drive, Club Cab**
**1
52020302AA
Crossmember, 3.9L/5.2L Engine, Automatic Transmission, Two
Wheel Drive, Club Cab**
**4
06504677
Bolt, Crossmember**
**4
06502979
Nut, Crossmember**
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Place the vehicle on a hoist and shift the transmission to the neutral position.