Grand Caravan FWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Outer C/V Joint Sealing Boot Service
CAUTIONS:
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The outer C/V joint used on this vehicle is not a serviceable joint.
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The outer C/V joint used on this vehicle uses a new design for retaining the cross to the interconnecting shaft. These driveshafts incorporate a
slight twist (helical) in the spline on the interconnecting shaft where the cross is installed. This twist causes a interference fit between the
interconnecting shaft and the cross when the outer C/V joint is installed on the interconnecting shaft. This design eliminates the clearance between
the cross and the interconnecting shaft resulting in quieter operation of the driveshaft assembly. This design though eliminated the capability of
removing the outer C/V joint from the interconnecting shaft. For this reason the driveshafts will be serviced as a quarter shaft (outer C/V
joint/sealing boot, interconnecting shaft and vibration damper) in the event of a outer C/V joint boot failure.
