Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Figure 3
4.
Remove the old spring tip liner by using a hammer to drive the spring tip liner from the leaf spring (Figure 3).
5.
With the prybar still inserted between the leaves, install a new spring tip liner, pin 05017561AA, onto the leaf.
6.
Firmly seat the spring tip liner onto the leaf.
NOTE: THE SPRING TIP LINER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED WHEN THE RETAINING PIN IS POINTING TOWARD THE PAVEMENT AND
THE WEAR PAD IS CONTACTING THE LEAF SPRING.
7
**Apply a small amount of lubricant pin 05018626AA to the tip liner wear Pad.**
8.
Perform steps 3 through 7 to the other spring tip liner
Figure 4
9.
Remove the clinch clip isolator from Clinch Clip and Isolator Package pin 02808399. The isolator will need to be trimmed to properly fit on
Dakota models. Scribe a mark on the isolator 127 mm (5 in.) from the end of the isolator (Figure 4) then, cut the excess from the isolator.
10.
Install the isolator onto the new clinch clip.
11.
Position the clinch clip onto the spring in the same location as where the old clinch clip was removed.
12.
Install the bottom clamp of the clinch clip.
