Specifications

• Place blocks of wood between the cab cross member and the frame and lower the cab onto the
blocks of wood.
• Remove both rear cab upper isolators.
• Grind 1/4 in. to 3/8 in. off the metal sleeve of the rear cab upper isolator as shown in Figure 2.
Perform this operation on both rear cab upper isolators.
• Install the rear cab upper isolators back onto the isolator mount.
• With a jack, raise the cab high enough to remove the blocks of wood.
• Remove the blocks of wood and lower the cab back onto the isolators.
• Install the under-cab isolators onto new cab mounting bolts, p/n 06501557, and fasten the
mounting bolts to the cab. Tighten the bolts to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
• Lower the vehicle.
Popping Sensation/Noise In Steering Column While Turning
NUMBER: 19-05-99
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Jul. 23, 1999
SUBJECT:
Popping Sensation/Noise In Steering Column While Turning
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repositioning the steering column on the steering column mounting brackets.
MODELS:
1997 - 2000 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 2000 (DN) Durango
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A popping sensation/noise can be felt and/or heard in the steering column during sharp turns (parking lot
maneuvers).
DIAGNOSIS:
Start the engine. Rotate the steering wheel to the extreme right and then to the extreme left while