Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Figure 7
2.
Use an appropriate pry bar to bend open the rear spring clinch clip (Figure 7).
3.
Use the pry bar to spread apart the leaf (Figure 2). The clearance between the leaves should be enough to remove the old spring tip liner (if
necessary) and install the new replacement spring tip liner.
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, p/n **52113135AA**, 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 of lubricant p/n 05018626AA to the tip liner wear pad.**
8.
Perform steps 3 through 7 to the other two spring tip liners.
9.
Install the clinch clip isolator onto the new clinch clip (see Parts Required section).