Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
THE DIAL INDICATOR PLUNGER MUST BE PERPENDICULAR TO THE MACHINED SURFACE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE
LOWER BALL JOINT BOSS.
5.
Position a pry bar over the top of the upper suspension arm and under the pivot bar of the upper suspension arm. Pry down on the upper
suspension arm, then zero the dial indicator.
6.
Reposition the pry bar under the upper suspension arm and on top of the jounce/rebound bracket. Pry up on the upper suspension arm and record
the dial indicator reading.
7.
Perform the following Repair Procedure if the travel exceeds 1.52 mm (0.060 in.).
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
52O38886AB
Joint, Lower Ball
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
02-10-10-92
Ball Joint Diagnosis, Remove and Install, One Side
1.7 Hrs.
02-10-10-93
Ball Joint Diagnosis, Remove and Install, Both Sides
2.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves removing and installing the lower ball joint.
1.
Remove the cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from the front drive shaft.
2.
Have an assistant apply the service brakes. Remove the hub nut and washer from the front drive shaft.
3.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift.
4.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
5.
Unload the torsion bar spring load by turning the adjuster bolt counterclockwise.
6.
Remove the adjuster bolt, bearing, swivel, and anchor from the torsion bar (Figure 2).
7.
Remove the stabilizer bar retainer bolts and retainers from both lower suspension arms. Swivel the stabilizer bar away from the lower suspension
arms.
8.
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
9.
Remove the rear lower suspension arm mounting bolt and loosen the front bolt.
10.
Remove the front drive shaft bolts from the inner C/V joint flange.
