Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
69.
Bounce the steering wheel lightly in a vertical motion to normalize the alignment.
70.
Without influencing the new location of the steering column, tighten the passenger side rearward nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
71.
Next, tighten the front driver side nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
72.
Tighten the remaining steering column attaching nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
73.
Reconnect the multifunction switch wiring harness. Tighten the assembly using a 7 mm socket to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
74.
Reconnect the speed control switch and ignition switch wire harnesses.
75.
Install the lower upper steering column shrouds.
76.
Install the tilt lever onto the steering column.
77.
If the vehicle is equipped with a column shift automatic transmission, install the PRNDL drive cable. Place the gear selector into the Park position.
If the indicator needs adjusting, turn the thumb screw on the cable retainer to adjust the cable.
78.
If the vehicle is so equipped, reconnect the overdrive lockout switch wire harness connector to the instrument panel wire harness connector located
near the instrument panel lower reinforcement.
79.
Reconnect the driver side airbag module wire harness connector to the instrument panel wire harness connector located at the instrument panel
lower reinforcement.
80.
Position the lower reinforcement onto the instrument panel.
81.
Install the four screws that secure the lower reinforcement to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
82.
Position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
83.
Align the snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the receptacles in the instrument panel.
84.
Press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips are fully engaged in their receptacle.
85.
Install and tighten the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
86.
Position the cowl trim cover onto the cowl.
87.
Press the cowl trim cover into place to engage the retaining clips. Then, install and tighten the two retaining screws.
88.
Position the front edge of the door sill trim cover over the cowl trim cover and align the tabs.
89.
Align door sill trim cover and press into place.
90.
Adjust the temperature control cable. Refer the appropriate Service Manual, Group 24 for information regarding Temperature Control Cable
adjustment.
91.
Connect the battery negative cable and reset the clock on the radio.
