Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Trailing Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Bushing must be correctly positioned in axle trailing arm to insure proper operation. If bushing orientation is off by more than 10
degrees in either direction, NVH issues can occur.
1. Position NEW bushing in axle trailing arm bore from outboard side as shown. Line up notches (1) as shown to point directly toward rear of arm.
2. Assemble special tools Receiver 10106-2 (1) and Installer 10106-1 (3) on Press C-4212F (4).
3. Place special tool assembly over bushing (2) and trailing arm (5) as shown. Use care not to rotate bushing when installing special tools. When
properly installed, Press screw-drive will be toward outside of vehicle.
4. Using hand tools, slowly tighten Press (4) screw-drive, pressing bushing into trailing arm. Tighten Press screw-drive until integrated stop is met.
Do not overtighten.
5. Remove tools from axle trailing arm and inspect bushing making sure it is positioned as requested in STEP 1.
6. If the opposite side bushing needs to be installed, repeat STEP 1 through STEP 5 on that side of the vehicle.
7. Reposition forward ends of axle trailing arms (2) downward into mounting brackets (1).
