Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Hydraulic System Junction Block: Service and Repair
REMOVE
1. Using a brake pedal depressor, move and lock the brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch of travel. This will prevent brake fluid from
draining out of the master cylinder when the brake tubes are removed from the junction block.
2. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a hoist.
CAUTION: Before removing the brake tubes from the junction block, the junction block and the brake tubes must be thoroughly cleaned. This is
required to prevent contamination from entering the brake hydraulic system.
3. Remove the 6 chassis brake tubes from the junction block.
4. Remove the bolt attaching the junction block mounting bracket to the front suspension cradle.
INSTALL
1. Install the junction block and mounting bracket on the front suspension cradle. Install the attaching bolt and tighten to a torque of 28 Nm (250
inch lbs.).
2. Install the 6 chassis brake tubes into the inlet and outlet ports of the junction block. Tighten all 6 tube nuts to a torque of 16 Nm (145 inch lbs.).
3. Bleed the brake system thoroughly to ensure that all air has been expelled from the hydraulic system.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Road test the vehicle to verify proper operation of the vehicles brake system.
