Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1997)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Seal Boot Replacement
REMOVE
1. Using a screw driver or other suitable tool, pry the seal boot off of the ball joint assembly.
CAUTION: When installing the ball joint seal on the ball joint/lower control arm, the shield on the ball joint seal must be positioned as shown.
INSTALL
1. Install a NEW seal boot by hand as far as possible on the ball joint. Installation of the seal boot is to be with the shield positioned as shown.
CAUTION: Do not use an arbor press to install the sealing boot on the ball joint. Damage to the sealing boot will occur if excessive pressure is
applied to the sealing boot when it is being installed.
2. Place Installer, Special Tool 6758 over seal boot and squarely align it with bottom edge of seal boot. Apply hand pressure to Special Tool 6758
until seal boot is pressed squarely against top surface of lower control arm.
