Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Parts Information
Parts Information
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Fuel Tank Strap Packages
to service about 25% of those vehicles.
In addition, each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive ONE (1) Rear Brake
Tube, PN 52102243AC. Additional brake tubes should be ordered only after inspection determines that replacement is required. Very few vehicles are
expected to require rear brake tube replacement.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
A.
Inspect Rear Brake Tube:
1.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2.
For vehicles equipped with a fuel tank skid plate:
a. Place a transmission jack under the fuel tank skid plate and support the skid plate.
b. Remove the inboard screws that attach the skid plate to the frame crossmember (Figure 1)
c. Remove the bolts that attach the skid plate to the frame rail (Figure 1).
d. Lower the skid plate and remove it from under the vehicle.
3.
Remove the three (3) bolts that attach the evaporative canister bracket to the fraim rail and body. set the evaporative canister aside.
4.
Using a mirror and flashlight, inspect the top of the rear brake tube where it is routed near the body crossmember just above the front of the fuel
tank (Figure 2).
5.
If there is evidence of brake tube contact and there is red rust on the brake tube, the brake tube must be replaced. Continue with Section "C" -
Replace Fuel Tank Straps and Rear Brake Tube. Tubes with white powder or other residue/discoloration do not require replacement.
If there is evidence of contact with NO RED RUST on the brake tube but the vehicle has MORE than 45,000 miles, the brake tube must be replaced.
Continue with Section "C" - Replace Fuel Tank Straps and Rear Brake Tube.
If there is evidence of contact with no red rust on the brake tube but the vehicle has less than 45,000 miles, the brake tube does NOT require
replacement. Continue with Section "B" - Replace Fuel Tank Straps and Install Isolator.
If there is no evidence of brake tube contact, the brake tube does not require replacement. continue with section "B" - replace fuel tank straps and install
isolator.
B.
Replace Fuel Tank Straps and Install Isolator:
1.
Clean the area of the brake tube shown in Figure 3 with Brake Clean, PN 04897150AA.
2.
If the inspection in Section "A" determined that there was brake tube contact with the body crossmember and there was no red rust, coat the brake
tube contact area with RTV Sealant (Mopar PN 82300234 or equivalent).
3.
Fill the cavity of the provided brake tube rubber isolator with RTV Sealant (Mopar PN 82300234 or equivalent).
4.
Snap the isolator over the brake tube. Center the isolator over the area of the tube that is closest to the body crossmember (Figure 3). Position the
