Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
9.
Lower the fuel tank approximately six inches (6") and move it inboard to allow access to the rear brake tube.
10.
Disconnect the rear brake tube from the junction block at the front of the vehicle.
11.
Remove the rear brake tube from the clips along the frame rail.
12.
Disconnect the rear brake tube from the rear brake hose.
13.
Remove and discard the rear brake tube by sliding it forward.
14.
Install the new brake tube along the frame rail. Make sure that the tube is routed behind the evaporative canister lines and above the fuel tube.
15.
Connect the brake tube to the brake hose. Tighten the fitting to 170 in-lbs (19 Nm)
16.
Connect the brake tube to the junction block at the front of the vehicle. Tighten the fitting to 145 in-lbs (16 Nm)
17.
Clean the area of the brake tube shown in Figure 6 with Brake Clean, PN 04897150AA.
18.
Install the brake tube into the clips along the frame rail.
19.
Fill the cavity of the provided brake tube isolator with RTV Sealant (Mopar PN 82300234 or equivalent).
20.
Snap the isolator over the brake tube. Center the isolator over the area of the tube that is closest to the body crossmember (Figure 6). Position the
isolator with the slit toward the ground.
NOTE:
It is acceptable, and likely, that the rubber isolator will be in contact with the body crossmember. Do NOT bend the brake tube to avoid contact with
the body crossmember.
21.
Raise the fuel tank into position.
22.
Install the provided front tank strap (Figure 5). Tighten the strap mounting nut to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm).
23.
Install the provided rear tank strap (Figure 5). Tighten the strap mounting nut to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
24.
Connect the fuel vent hose to the vent tube. Tighten the hose clamp to 25 in-lbs (3 Nm)
25.
Bleed both rear brake circuits as follows:
a. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid that conforms to DOT-3 specifications.
b. Attach a clear plastic hose to both rear bleeder screws and feed the hoses into a clear jar containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the
end of the hose.
c. Have a helper pump the brake pedal three or four times and then hold it in the down position.
d. With the pedal in the down position, open the right bleeder screw at least one full turn.
e. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. After the bleeder screw is closed, release the brake pedal.
f. Alternating between the right and left side, repeat steps "C" through "E" until all trapped air is removed from the rear brake circuits (usually
four or five times).
26.
Top off the master cylinder, then inspect the brake tube connections to ensure that there are no leaks.
27.
Install the evaporative canister and bracket assembly. Tighten the three (3) bolts that attach the evaporative canister bracket to the frame rail and
body to 90 in-lbs (10 Nm).
28.
For vehicles equipped with a fuel tank skid plate:
a. Position the skid plate under the vehicle and support it with a transmission jack.
b. Install the inboard screws that attach the skid plate to the frame crossmember (Figure 1). Tighten the screws to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
c. Install the bolts that attach the skid plate to the frame rail (Figure 1). Tighten the bolts to 17 ft-lbs (23 Nm)
