Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
If the U-shaped purge solenoid bracket is facing down (as shown in Figure 3), inspect the left purge solenoid mounting bracket stud to ensure that the
mounting nut has been removed, the metal spacer has been removed, and a protective cap has been installed onto the stud. If the U-shaped purge
solenoid bracket is facing down, the left purge solenoid mounting nut has been removed, the metal spacer has been removed, and there is a protective cap
on the stud, further diagnosis is necessary. Refer to the appropriate 1998 Service Manual, Group 9, for engine related diagnosis. Proceed with the Repair
Procedure if the purge solenoid mounting nut or the metal spacer has not been removed and/or the protective cap has not been installed.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
55077081AA
Cap, Protective
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves reversing the position of the U-Shaped purge solenoid bracket and installing a protective cap onto one of the purge solenoid
mounting studs.
1.
Remove the left (driver's side) support bracket mounting nut.
NOTE:
TO PREVENT THE STUD FROM BACKING OUT OF THE COWL PANEL WHEN REMOVING THE MOUNTING NUT, HOLD THE STUD
END WITH A 4 MM, 6 POINT SOCKET, WHILE REMOVING THE NUT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE STUD DOES LOOSEN FROM THE
COWL PANEL, RE-TIGHTEN THE STUD TO 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
