Grand Caravan FWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Mount Replacement
Front
REMOVE
1. Loosen the pivot bolt attaching the front of the leaf spring to the spring mount.
2. Install a jackstand under the side of the axle having the leaf spring mount removed. Using the jackstand support the weight of the axle and leaf
spring.
3. Remove the lower mounting bolt from the shock absorber.
4. Remove the bolts attaching the leaf spring front mount to the body of the vehicle.
5. Lower the leaf spring and remove the front mount from the spring.
INSTALLATION
1. For installation, reverse removal procedure. Do not tighten front through bolt fully until vehicle is lowered and the full vehicle weight is applied to
the rear wheels. Tighten leaf spring front mount bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). Tighten leaf spring front through bolt to 156 Nm (115 ft. lbs.).
Rear
REMOVE
1. Remove the attaching nuts and bolts from the leaf spring rear shackle.
2. Install a jackstand under the side of the axle having the leaf spring mount removed. Using the jackstand, support the weight of the axle and leaf
spring.
3. Remove the lower mounting bolt from the shock absorber.
