Dodge launched the Durango in 1998 as a mid-sized sport utility vehicle. The first generation Durango offers a long wheelbase gives it better "road manners" than most truck-based SUVs of its time. In this model, the throttle body is part of the intake manifold assembly. The following steps detail the installation of the throttle position sensor on both the 4.7L and 5.9L engines for all models of the Durango.
Wait until the engine is completely cool. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the air cleaner assembly and set it aside.
Unplug the throttle position sensor connector. Loosen and remove the two retaining bolts. Remove the throttle position sensor from the throttle body on the intake manifold assembly.
Install the new sensor to the throttle body on the intake manifold. Check the threads on the bolts and use a small wire brush to clean them as needed. Set the sensor bolts in position and tighten them by hand. Torque the bolts to 60 inch pounds.
Open the throttle to wide open and then close it. Do this several times to make sure that that the throttle is operating smoothly with no binding.
Plug in the connector. Install the air cleaner assembly. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine and allow it to run for several minutes. Check for proper performance.
