Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN E Flex Fuel (2007)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation
Front Suspension
Description
DESCRIPTION
A Macpherson type strut assembly is used in place of a conventional front suspension's upper control arm and upper ball joint. The bottom of the strut
mounts directly to the steering knuckle using two bolts and nuts going through the strut clevis bracket and steering knuckle. The top of the strut mounts
directly to the strut tower of the vehicle using the threaded studs on the strut assemblies upper mount.
The strut assembly includes the components listed in the figure (Figure 1).
Figure 1 STRUT ASSEMBLY
Each component is serviced by removing the strut assembly from the vehicle and disassembling it.
The coil springs are side-oriented. This helps provide better vehicle stability during jounce and rebound maneuvers of the front suspension. Left and
right springs must not be interchanged. Coil springs are rated separately for each corner or side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment and type
of vehicle service. If the coil springs require replacement, be sure that the springs are replaced with springs meeting the correct load rating and spring
rate for the vehicle and its specific options.
Operation
OPERATION
The strut assembly cushions the ride of the vehicle, controlling vibration, along with jounce and rebound of the suspension.
The coil spring controls ride quality and maintains proper ride height.
