Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Transfer, or install if necessary, a new hub/bearing assembly into the steering knuckle. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install nuts while
holding bolts stationary in the steering knuckles.
NOTE: If the vehicle being serviced is equipped with eccentric strut assembly attaching bolts, the eccentric bolt must be installed in the bottom
(slotted) hole on the strut clevis bracket.
2. Install steering knuckle back in clevis bracket of strut damper assembly. Install the strut damper to steering knuckle attaching bolts. Tighten both
attaching bolts to a torque of 90 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn.
3. Slide drive shaft back into front hub and bearing assembly. Then install steering knuckle onto the stud of the ball joint assembly.
