Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
1. Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
Fig. 8
2. Remove bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to D-pillar (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9
3. Remove bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to liftgate (Fig. 9).
4. Remove liftgate support cylinder from liftgate.
INSTALLATION
1. Position liftgate support cylinder on liftgate.
2. Install bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to liftgate, note top and bottom of support cylinder.
3. Install bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to D-pillar (Fig. 8) and tighten to 28.2 N.m (250 in.lbs.).
4. Remove lifting device.