Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
CAUTION: Front strut coil springs are side-oriented. When installing a strut assembly, make sure the strut being installed has the correct coil spring for
that side of the vehicle. Springs on the left side of the vehicle have a left-hand wind top-to-bottom while springs on the right side have a right-hand wind
top-to-bottom. Do not interchange the two sides.
1. Install strut assembly into strut tower, aligning and installing the 3 studs on the upper strut mount into the holes in shock tower. Install the 3 upper
strut mount attaching nut/washer assemblies. Then using a crow foot. tighten the 3 attaching nuts to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install nuts while holding
bolts stationary in the steering knuckles.
NOTE: The strut clevis-to-steering knuckle bolts are installed differently on each side of the vehicle. Left hand side bolts are to be installed from
vehicle rear to front. Right side bolts are to be installed from vehicle front to rear.
