Grand Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal & Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The driveshaft, when installed, acts as a bolt and secures the front hub/bearing assembly. If vehicle is to be supported or moved on its
wheels with a driveshaft removed, install a PROPER-SIZED BOLT AND NUT through front hub. Tighten bolt and nut to 244 Nm (180 ft. lbs.). This
will ensure that the hub bearing cannot loosen.
Cotter Pin, Nut Lock And Spring Washer
1. Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from the end of the outer C/V joint stub axle.
Loosening Front Hub Retaining Nut
2. Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle to hub/ bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on the floor with the brakes applied. The front
hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by the hub nut.
3. Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
4. Remove front tire and wheel assembly from the hub.
Caliper Guide Pin Attaching Bolts
