Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
3. Install the bearing and upper spring seat (3), and isolator (4) on top of the coil spring (7).
4. Install the upper mount (2) on top of the bearing and upper spring seat (3).
5. Install the lower spring isolator (8) on the spring seat on the strut (damper) (9).
6. Slide the jounce bumper (6) and dust shield (5) onto the strut rod.
7. Install the strut up through the bottom of the coil spring and upper spring seat, mount, and bearing until the lower spring seat contacts the lower
end of the coil spring. Rotate the strut as necessary until the end of the bottom coil (2) comes in contact with the stop (1) built into the lower spring
isolator.
CAUTION: Before installing and the strut rod nut, make sure the hole (4) in the upper mount faces away from the strut clevis bracket (5).
Upon doing so, also make sure the bearing and upper spring seat is positioned so the notches (1) in its top line with the studs (2) located in the
upper mount flange. This orientation is necessary to avoid possible Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) issues following installation.
8. While holding the strut in position, install the nut (3) on the end of the strut rod (6) by hand.
