Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
17.
Reuse the fastener removed in Step # 10. Install the fastener into the left weld nut on the cooler fin pack bracket and the left hole in the cradle
reinforcement plate. Tighten the fastener to 9 - 11.3 Nm (80-100 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2).
18.
Line up the pressure line bracket and the right weld nut in the cooler fin pack bracket. Reuse the fastener removed in Step # 12. Install the fastener
through the right hole in the cradle reinforcement plate, the fin pack bracket and the pressure line bracket. Tighten the fastener to 9 - 11.3 Nm
(80-100 in. lbs.) (Fig. 2).
19.
Install the fuel vapor canister.
20.
Lower the vehicle.
21.
Install the constant tension spring clamp removed in Step # 4 onto the rubber hose on the power steering return line. Slide the clamp so that it is 3
inches from the end of the rubber hose.
22.
Push the end of the rubber hose portion of the power steering return line onto the power steering fluid reservoir suction port. Secure the hose by
sliding the constant spring tension clamp installed on the hose in the last step, to within 6 mm (0.25 in.) of the end of the rubber hose. Be sure the
hose clamp is installed past the bead on fluid reservoir fitting.
23.
Check the vehicle production date.
Was the vehicle built on or before September 13, 2004 (MDH 091344XX)?
a.
Yes » Go to "Replace Power Steering Hose - Step # 1".
b.
No » Go to "Steering/pump - Standard Procedure - Step # 1".
REPLACE POWER STEERING HOSE:
1.
Cut 850 mm (33.5 in.) of power steering hose (p/n 05135964AA) or equivalent.
2.
Cut 790 mm (31 in.) of 15.9 mm (5/8 in.) or 17.5 mm (11/16 in.) convolute tubing. Place the convolute tubing around the power steering hose.
3.
Open hood and remove the power steering reservoir cap.
4.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
5.
Locate the power steering cooler attached to the crossmember support. Remove the forward (closest to front of vehicle) hose from the cooler and
tube. Drain the power steering fluid in an appropriate container.
6.
Remove the two tension clamps from the removed hose and install on the new power steering return hose.
