Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Leaf Spring
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on frame-contact hoist as follows:
a. Position the hoist arm supporting the corner of the vehicle to be serviced against a block of wood placed on the body sill as shown.
b. Position the remaining hoist arms at each corner of the vehicle in the normal fashion.
c. Raise the vehicle to a comfortable working level.
2. Position an under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack under rear axle toward the side needing spring replacement. Jack pad should just contact
axle.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
NOTE: If shock absorber bolt deflects upward during removal, raise axle by adjusting support jack. If shock absorber bolt deflects downward
during removal, lower axle by adjusting support jack (or by pulling on axle).
4. Using 2 jack stands positioned under the outer ends of the axle, raise the axle enough to remove the weight of the axle from the rear springs.
