Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Figure 4 Spring Plate
1 - SPRING PLATE
7. Using the jack stands slowly lower the rear axle, permitting the rear springs to hang free.
8. Loosen and remove the 4 bolts securing the front mount of the leaf spring to the vehicle (Figure 1).
9. Loosen and remove the nuts from the spring shackle (Figure 5).
Figure 5 Rear Spring Hanger/Shackle
10. Remove the shackle plate from the hanger and remove the spring from the spring hanger (Figure 5).
11. Remove the leaf spring from the vehicle.
12. Loosen and remove the pivot bolt from the front mount of the rear leaf spring. Remove mount.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble front spring mount to front of spring eye and install pivot bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
CAUTION: Pivot bolt must face inboard to prevent structural damage during installation of spring.
2. Raise front of spring and install four mounting bolts (Figure 2). Tighten bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install rear of spring onto rear spring shackle (Figure 3). Install shackle plate and nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Verify lower leaf spring isolator is in position.
5. Raise axle into correct position on leaf spring with axle centered under spring locator post (Figure 1).
