Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1999)
9. Install cradle plate on front suspension cradle and install the 10 cradle plate to cradle attaching bolts and nuts. Tighten all attaching bolts to a
torque of 165 Nm (123 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the bracket attaching the power steering fluid tubes to the front suspension cradle.
11. Install the power steering fluid return hose on the steel tube at the front suspension cradle.
12. Install a screw type hose clamp on the power steering hose to steel tube connection. Be sure hose clamp is installed on return tube past the upset
bead on the tube. Tighten the screw clamp to a torque of 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube connection portion of both the power steering fluid
pressure and return hoses. This is required to prevent the power steering hoses from being overheated.
13. When used, properly position the protective heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses
to keep them in their proper position.
14. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
15. Lower the vehicle to a level were the interior of vehicle is accessible.
16. Using the intermediate coupler, turn the front wheels of the vehicle to the left until the intermediate coupler shaft is properly aligned with the
steering column coupler. Assemble the steering column shaft coupler onto the steering gear intermediate coupler. Install steering column coupler
to intermediate shaft retaining pinch bolt. Tighten the pinch bolt nut to a torque of 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
17. Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION to properly fill and bleed the power steering system.
18. Inspect for leaks.
19. Adjust front toe.
