Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With LHD Gear
REMOVAL
1. Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir. Use care not to damage the filter mesh below the
fluid surface.
CAUTION: Locking the steering column in the straight-ahead position will prevent the clockspring from being accidentally over-extended when
the steering column is disconnected from the intermediate steering coupler.
3. Position the steering wheel in the STRAIGHT A HEAD position. Lock the steering wheel in place using a steering wheel holding tool.
4. With the vehicle on the ground, disconnect the steering column shaft coupler from the steering gear intermediate coupler.
5. Raise vehicle.
6. Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Remove front emissions vapor canister.
8. Remove a single hose at power steering cooler and allow fluid to drain.
9. Remove 2 bolts attaching power steering cooler to cradle crossmember reinforcement.
