Town & Country SWB FWD V6-3.3L VIN G Flex Fuel (2000)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle. Vehicle is to be raised and supported on jackstands or on a frame contact type hoist. See Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle of the vehicle using 2 jackstands positioned at the outer ends of the axle.
NOTE: If the shock absorber lower mounting bolt deflects upward during removal, raise axle by adjusting the support jack. If the lower shock
absorber bolt deflects downward during removal, lower the axle by adjusting the support jack.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
4. While holding shock absorber, remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt and shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
1. While holding shock absorber in position against the frame rail, install the shock absorber upper mounting bolt.
2. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt securing the lower end of the shock absorber to the axle.
3. Remove the support jack.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground so the full curb weight of the vehicle is supported by the suspension.
5. Tighten the upper and lower shock absorber mounting bolt to a torque of 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
