Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
5. Attach the power steering fluid pressure and return hoses to the correct ports on the power steering gear. Tighten the hose tube nuts at the gear to a
torque of 31 Nm (275 in. lbs.).
6. If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel-Drive, install the power transfer unit as necessary.
CAUTION: Proper torque on the cradle reinforcement to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very important.
7. Install the reinforcement on the front suspension cradle crossmember and install the bolts attaching the reinforcement to the cradle crossmember.
Tighten the M-14 size bolts to a torque of 153 Nm (113 ft. lbs.). Tighten the M-12 size bolts to a torque of 106 Nm (78 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the lower control arm rear bushing retainer bolts (M-10 size) through reinforcement on each side of each lower control arm rear bushing.
Tighten bolts to a torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the two bolts and bushings attaching the reinforcement and rear of cradle crossmember to body of vehicle. Tighten bolts to a torque of 163
Nm (120 ft. lbs.).
10. Install outer tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start outer tie rod to steering knuckle attaching nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud of tie
rod end stationary using a socket, tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a crowfoot and socket, tighten the tie rod end
attaching nut to a torque of 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
11. Install leak detection pump on cradle crossmember reinforcement.
12. Install the power steering fluid cooler on the cradle crossmember reinforcement. Install the mounting bolts and tighten to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
When installing mounting bolts, include pressure hose routing clamp.
13. Reconnect previously disconnected hose at power steering cooler and install clamp.
14. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies on vehicle. Install the wheel lug nuts and torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
15. Install front emissions vapor canister.
16. Lower the vehicle to a level where the interior of vehicle is accessible.
17. With the wheels pointed approximately STRAIGHT-AHEAD, align the intermediate shaft 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.).
18. Remove the steering wheel holding tool.
19. Fill and bleed the power steering system using the Power Steering Pump Initial Operation Procedure.
20. Inspect system for leaks.
21. Adjust front toe .
