Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1998)
5. Raise axle assembly into correct position with axle centered under spring locator post.
6. Verify that the leaf spring isolator is correctly positioned in the axle plate.
7. Install axle plate on the spring.
8. Install axle plate bolts. Tighten bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Install shock absorber bolts. Do not tighten.
10. Lower vehicle to floor so that the full weight of the vehicle is supported by the tires.
11. Tighten component fasteners as follows:
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Front pivot bolt: 156 Nm (116 ft. lbs.)
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Shackle nuts: 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
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Shock absorber bolts: 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
12. If the vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes, raise vehicle and connect the actuator for the height sensing proportioning valve on the rear leaf
spring. Adjust the height sensing proportioning valve.
