Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
6.
Remove cotter pin and castle lock.
7.
Remove brake drum/disc retaining nut.
8.
Remove brake drum/disc.
9.
Loosen four (4) brake assembly and spindle mounting bolts enough to allow clearance for shim installation. Do not remove mounting bolts.
10.
Using a maximum of two (2) shims per spindle, install the shim(s) (as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4) to bring the alignment as close as possible
to the preferred camber and toe specifications. Each shim changes alignment (camber or toe depending on shim installation position) by .3~.
11.
Tighten four (4) brake assembly and spindle mounting bolts.
For AC, AY, and AS Body tighten to 88 N-m (65 ft.lbs.) All other carlines tighten to 60 N-m (45 ft.lbs.)
12.
Install brake drum/disc.
13.
Install washer and nut. Tighten retaining nut to 27-34 N-m (240-300 in.lbs.) while rotating wheel. Back off adjusting nut with wrench to
completely release bearing preload. Finger tighten adjusting nut.
14.
Position nut lock with one pair of slots in line with cotter pin hole. Install cotter pin. The end play should be .025-mm. (.001-.003 in.). Clean and
install grease cap.
15.
Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten wheel nut to 129 N-m (95 ft.lbs.) torque.
16.
Lower vehicle.
17.
Recheck alignment specifications.
The Chrysler Corporation recommended rear wheel specifications are:
(FOR PRIOR MODELS REFER TO APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS FOR SPECIFICATIONS)
POLICY:
Information only.
Technical Service Bulletin # 020790
Date: 901105
Rear Wheel Alignment - Uneven Tire Wear
NO.: 02-07-90
GROUP:
SUSPENSION
DATE:
Nov. 5, 1990
SUBJECT:
Rear Tire Noise And Wear/Rear Wheel Aligriment
MODELS:
1989-1991 All Domestic FWD Vehicles (Excluding BB - Monaco)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Rear camber and/or toe alignment causing uneven tire wear or excessive tread noise.
DIAGNOSIS:
If rear alignment is required, place vehicle on alignment rack and check alignrnent specifications. Two or four wheel alignment racks are acceptable,
following manufacturers instructions. Re-(2 wheel alignment rack) when recording rear toe-in (vehicle backed onto alignment rack) REMEMBER to
