Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
the weight of the steering knuckle assembly be supported by the brake flex hose when removed from the strut assembly. If necessary use a wire
hanger to support the steering knuckle assembly or if required remove the brake flex hose from the caliper assembly.
CAUTION: The knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolt shanks are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Remove the nuts
while holding the bolts stationary.
3. Remove the top and bottom, strut clevis bracket to steering knuckle attaching bolts (Figure 1)and discard. Separate the steering knuckle from the
strut clevis bracket and position steering knuckle so it is out of the way of the strut.
Figure 1 Clevis Bracket To Steering Knuckle Attaching Bolts
CAUTION: When slotting the bottom mounting hole on the strut clevis bracket, do not enlarge the hole beyond the indentations on the
sides of the strut clevis bracket (Figure 2).
4. Using an appropriate grinder and grinding wheel, slot the bottom hole in both sides of the strut clevis bracket (Figure 2).
Figure 2 Strut Clevis Bracket Bolt Hole Grinding Area
