Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
17.
Reuse the fastener removed in Step # 10. Install the fastener into the left weld nut on the cooler fin pack bracket and the left hole in the cradle
reinforcement plate. Tighten the fastener to 9-11.3 Nm (80-100 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2).
18.
Line up the pressure line bracket and the right weld nut in the cooler fin pack bracket. Reuse the fastener removed in Step # 12. Install the fastener
through the right hole in the cradle reinforcement plate, the fin pack bracket and the pressure line bracket. Tighten the fastener to 9 - 11.3 N.m
(80-100 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2).
19.
Install the fuel vapor canister.
20.
Lower the vehicle.
21.
Install the constant tension spring clamp removed in Step # 4 onto the rubber hose on the power steering return line. Slide the clamp so that it is 3
inches from the end of the rubber hose.
22.
Push the end of the rubber hose portion of the power steering return line onto the power steering fluid reservoir suction port. Secure the hose by
sliding the constant spring tension clamp installed on the hose in the last step, to within 6 mm (0.25 in.) of the end of the rubber hose. Be sure the
hose clamp is installed past the bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
23.
Fill the power steering system. Refer to Steering/Pump - Standard Procedure at the end of this bulletin.
24.
Test drive the vehicle in the parking lot. Determine if the sound, as describe in the Symptom/Condition section of this bulletin, is still present.
25.
If the sound is no longer present. The repair is complete. If the sound is still present, replace the steering gear using the appropriate part number
according to the Parts Required table above. Refer to the service information available in TechCONNECT. Refer to 19 - Steering/Gear - Removal
and Installation.
26.
Fill the power steering system. Refer to Steering/Pump - Standard Procedure below.
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE
WARNING:
FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING ENGINE
COMPONENTS.
CAUTION:
Use only Mopar(R) ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid (MS-9602) in power steering system. Use of other Mopar(R) power steering fluids
(M55931 and M59933) should be avoided to ensure peak performance of the power steering system under all operating conditions. Do not overfill.
Read the fluid level through the side of the power steering fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be within "FILL RANGE" when the fluid is at a
temperature of approximately 21 °C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F).
