Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
20. Separate the coupler from the steering gear shaft.
21. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the steering gear up in the front suspension cradle crossmember, leaving room to install intermediate coupler.
2. Start the roll pin into the intermediate coupler before installing coupler on steering gear shaft. Start roll pin into coupler, using a hammer and
tapping it into the coupler. Then install the intermediate coupler on the shaft of the steering gear.
3. Install Remover/Installer Special Tool 6831A through the center of the roll pin, securing it with the knurled nut. Hold threaded rod stationary
while turning nut. This will pull the roll pin into the intermediate coupler.
4. Install power steering gear on the front suspension cradle. Install the 2 steering gear mounting bolts and nuts. Tighten the M-14 size steering gear
to suspension cradle mounting bolt to a torque of 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.). Tighten the M-12 size steering gear to suspension cradle mounting bolt to
a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Proper torque on the steering gear to suspension cradle mounting bolts is very important.
5. Install the heat shield on the steering gear.
6. Attach the power steering fluid pressure and return hoses to the proper fittings on the steering gear. Do not fully tighten the fittings at this time.
