Town & Country V6-3.8L (2009)
8. If servicing right knuckle:
a. Position lower end of strut assembly (1) in line with upper end of knuckle, aligning mounting holes. Install two service package bolts (2). Be
sure to place bolt with eccentric cam in bottom (slotted) hole on strut clevis bracket.
b. Install a dog bone washer on the over the ends of the two mounting bolts.
c. Install service package strut clevis-to-knuckle nuts (3) on two service package bolts (2). While holding bolts in place, tighten nuts just enough
to hold steering knuckle in position when adjusting camber, but still allowing the steering knuckle to move in clevis bracket when needed.
9. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install
and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Perform the above procedure to opposite side strut as required.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Jounce front and rear of vehicle an equal amount of times.
13. Adjust front camber to preferred setting by rotating service package lower eccentric cam bolt against cam stop areas on strut clevis bracket. Once
camber is set, lightly tighten upper and lower strut clevis-to-knuckle nuts.
14. Jounce front and rear of vehicle an equal amount of times and verify front camber setting.
15. While holding the service package bolts in place, tighten the strut clevis-to-knuckle nuts to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn after
torque is met.
16. If the toe readings obtained are not within the required specification range, adjust toe to meet the preferred specification setting. Proceed to TOE
below to set the vehicle's toe.
TOE
1. Center the steering wheel and lock in place using a steering wheel clamp.
NOTE: Perform the following steps to each side of the vehicle as necessary.
CAUTION: Do not twist inner tie rod-to-steering gear boots during front wheel Toe adjustment. Remove boot clamps at the inner tie rods and
