Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
4. Remove the bolts attaching the leaf spring rear mount to the body of the vehicle.
5. Lower the jackstand and the rear of the leaf spring. Remove the shackle from the leaf spring bushing.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The following sequence must be followed when tightening the pin nuts on the rear hanger for the rear leaf spring. First the hanger pin
nuts must be tightened to the specified torque. Then tighten the retaining bolts for the inner to outer half of the spring hanger to the specified torque.
This sequence must be followed to avoid bending the spring hanger.
1. For installation, reverse removal procedure. Do not tighten rear spring shackle nuts fully until vehicle is lowered and the full vehicle weight is
applied to the rear wheels. Tighten rear spring mount bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). Tighten shackle nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
