Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Fig. 4
7. Disengage lock cylinder to latch rod from the latch (Fig. 4).
8. Disengage inside handle to latch rod from the latch.
9. Disengage outside handle to latch rod from the latch.
10. Separate latch from door.
INSTALLATI0N
1. Engage latch rod to outside handle.
2. Engage inside handle to latch rod to the latch.
3. Engage lock cylinder to latch rod to the latch.
4. Engage lock button to latch rod to the latch.
5. Position latch in door.
6. Install screws attaching latch to door shut face and tighten 9.6 N.m (85 in.lbs.).
7. Engage outside handle to latch rod to the latch.
8. Engage wire harness connector for power door locks, if equipped.
9. Install rearward glass run channel.
10. Install water dam.
11. Install door trim panel.
12. Using the access hole in the door shut face, loosen the latch adjustment screw and ensure the outside door handle is flush with door outer panel.
Tighten the adjustment screw.
