Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN E Flex Fuel (2007)
short-wheel-based vehicles, place the lower coil spring end at the 180 degree position for left springs and at the 180 degree position for right
springs (Figure 4). On long-wheel-based vehicles, place the lower coil spring end at the 260 degree position (clockwise from 0 degrees) for left
springs and at the 180 degree position for right springs (Figure 5).
Figure 1 Spring Positioned In Compressor (Right Spring Shown)
2. Install the upper seat and upper isolator on top of the coil spring. Position the notch in the perimeter of the upper seat toward the front of the
compressor (at 0 degree position as in step 1).
3. Position the upper hooks on top of the coil spring upper seat so the upper hooks span approximately one inch past outside diameter of upper seat
(Figure 2). This will allow proper clearance for upper mount installation without pinching the hooks in-between the two pieces. Do not allow
hooks to be placed closer to edge.
Figure 2 Hook Placement On Upper Seat
4. Compress the coil spring far enough to allow strut installation.
5. If the pivot bearing has been removed from the upper seat, install the pivot bearing on the top of the upper spring seat (Figure 3). The bearing must
be installed on upper seat with the smaller diameter side of the pivot bearing toward the spring seat. Be sure the pivot bearing is sitting flat on the
spring seat once mounted.
