Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Park Lock Linkage - Automatic Transmission - Typical
5. Automatic Transmission Only: Before attaching ignition switch to steering column, the transmission shifter must be in PARK position. The park
lock dowel pin on rear of ignition switch must also be properly indexed into the park lock linkage before installing switch.
Steering Wheel Lock Lever
6. The flag at rear of ignition switch must be properly indexed into steering column before installing switch. This flag is used to operate the steering
wheel lock lever in steering column. This lever allows steering wheel position to be locked when key switch is in LOCK position.
7. Place ignition switch in LOCK position. The switch is in the LOCK position when column lock flag is parallel to ignition switch terminals.
8. Automatic Transmission Only: Apply a light coating of grease to park lock dowel pin and park lock slider linkage. Before installing switch, push
the park lock slider linkage forward until it bottoms. Do a final positioning by pulling it rearward about one-quarter inch.
9. Apply a light coating of grease to both column lock flag and shaft at end of flag.
10. Place ignition switch into openings on steering column.
a. Automatic Transmission Only: Be sure park lock dowel pin on rear of ignition switch enters slot in park lock slider linkage.
b. Be sure flag on rear of switch is positioned above steering wheel lock lever.
c. Align dowel pins on rear of switch into holes on side of steering column.
d. Install 3 ignition switch mounting screws. Tighten screws to 3 N.m ±0.5 N.m (26 in. lbs. ±4 in. lbs.) torque.
11. Connect electrical connectors to ignition switch and halo lamp. Make sure that switch locking tabs are fully seated in wiring connectors.
12. Install steering column covers (shrouds). Tighten screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.) torque.
13. Install tilt column lever (if equipped).
14. Connect negative cable to battery.
15. Check for proper operation of halo light.
16. Automatic Transmission Only: Shifter should lock in PARK position when key is in LOCK position (if equipped with shift lock device). Shifter
should unlock when key rotated to ON position.
17. Check for proper operation of ignition switch in ACCESSORY, LOCK, OFF, ON, RUN, and START positions.
18. Steering wheel should lock when key is in LOCK position. Rotate steering wheel to verify. Steering wheel should unlock when key is rotated to
ON position.
