Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Front Cross-Member: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FRONT CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
This vehicle uses a one piece cast aluminum cradle for the front cradle crossmember. The cradle crossmember is used as the attaching points for the
lower control arms, stabilizer bar and steering gear. The cradle also has the power steering hoses and the chassis brake tubes attached to it.
WARNING: If a threaded hole in the suspension cradle needs to be repaired, only use the type of thread insert and installation procedure
specified for this application.
The threaded holes in the front cradle crossmember that are used for attachment of the lower control arm rear bushing retainer, power steering hose and
chassis brake tubes can be repaired. The repair is done by the installation of a Heli-Coil(R) thread insert which has been specifically developed for this
application. The procedure for installing the Heli-Coil(R) thread insert is detailed in the Service Procedures.
