Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Ignition Coil: Service and Repair
The ignition coil is an epoxy filled type. If the coil is replaced, it must be replaced with the same type.
REMOVAL
Ignition Coil
The coil is mounted to a bracket that is bolted to the front of the right engine cylinder head. This bracket is mounted on top of the automatic belt
tensioner bracket using common bolts.
1. Disconnect the primary wiring from the ignition coil.
2. Disconnect the secondary spark plug cable from the ignition coil.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE COIL MOUNTING BRACKET-TO-CYLINDER HEAD MOUNTING BOLTS. THE COIL
MOUNTING BRACKET IS UNDER ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSION. IF THIS BRACKET IS TO BE REMOVED FOR
ANY REASON, ALL BELT TENSION MUST FIRST BE RELIEVED.
3. Remove ignition coil from coil mounting bracket (two bolts).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the ignition coil to coil bracket. If nuts and bolts are used to secure coil to coil bracket, tighten to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.) torque. If the coil
mounting bracket has been tapped for coil mounting bolts, tighten bolts to 5 N.m (50 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Connect all wiring to ignition coil.
