Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the upper shock absorber nut, retainer and grommet.
3. Remove the lower bolt and remove the shock absorber.
NOTE: Upper shock nut must be replaced or use 242 Loctite on existing nut.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower retainer (lower retainer is stamped with a L) and grommet on the shock absorber stud. Insert the shock absorber through the frame
bracket hole.
2. Install the lower bolt and tighten the bolt to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the upper grommet, retainer (upper retainer is stamped with a U) and new nut or use 242 Loctite on existing nut, on the shock absorber stud.
Tighten nut to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
