Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
9. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Brakes, for proper procedures.
10. Remove the bolts holding the hub bearing to the knuckle.
11. Remove hub bearing from axle driveshaft and steering knuckle.
12. Support the drive shaft at the C/V joint housings.
13. Remove bolts that attach the inner C/V joint to the axle shaft.
14. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert the CV drive shaft stub into the hub bearing bore of the steering knuckle.
2. Attach the inner joint flange to the axle shaft flange. Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Clean hub bearing bore, axle driveshaft splines, and hub bearing mating surface of all foreign materials. Apply light coating of grease to all mating
surfaces.
4. Install the hub bearing to the axle driveshaft and the steering knuckle.
5. Install the bolts to hold the hub bearing to the steering knuckle. Tighten bolts to 166 Nm (123 ft. lbs.).
6. Clean all foreign material from the stub shaft threads. Install the hub nut and washer.
7. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Brakes, for proper procedures.
8. Install the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Brakes, for proper procedures.
9. Apply the brakes and tighten hub nut to 244 Nm (180 ft. lbs.) torque.
Cotter Pin Installation
10. Install the spring washer, nut lock and cotter pin on the stub shaft.
11. Install the skid plate, if equipped.
12. Install the wheel and tire.
Cleaning and Inspection
C/V JOINT
Inspect the lubricant for contamination. Inspect the C/V joint components for defects according to the following instructions.
1. Clean all the components with an appropriate solvent and dry them with compressed air.
2. Inspect the ball raceways in the housing for excessive wear and scoring.
3. Examine the stub shaft splines and threads for damage.
4. Inspect the balls for pitting, cracks, scoring and excessive wear. A dull exterior surface is normal.
5. Inspect the bearing cage for wear, grooves, ripples, cracks and chipping.