Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Radiator Drain Plug: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: Do not loosen radiator draincock with system hot and pressurized. Serious burns from coolant can occur.
Draincock Assembly
Draincock Body Removal
1. Unscrew draincock stem (counterclockwise rotation). When stem is completely unscrewed, pull it from radiator tank and draincock body.
2. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, compress draincock body and pull straight out of radiator.
Draincock Assembled For Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install draincock stem loosely into body. The draincock assembly cannot be installed if stem is threaded into the body.
2. Push draincock assembly into opening in radiator tank. It will snap into place when fully seated.
