Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN R (1999)
Top View Lower Spring Seats
Proper orientation of the coil spring to the strut is necessary. Verify the lower end of the coil spring is contacting the strut's lower spring seat at the
proper location using the image as a guide. The strut's clevis bracket is pointing straight outward to the 6 o'clock position. For left side struts and
springs, the lower coil spring end should contact the strut's lower spring seat at the 7 o'clock position. For right side struts and springs, the lower
coil spring end should contact the strut's lower spring seat at the 5 o'clock position.
10. Install the strut mount over the strut shaft and onto the top of the pivot bearing and upper seat as shown. Loosely install the retaining nut on the
strut shaft.
11. Install Strut Nut Socket (on the end of a torque wrench), Special Tool 6864, on the strut shaft retaining nut. Next, install a 10 mm socket on the
hex on the end of the strut shaft. While holding the strut shaft from turning, tighten the strut shaft retaining nut to a torque of 94 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
12. Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. As the tension is relieved, make sure the upper mount,
pivot bearing and upper seat align properly. Remove the clamp from the lower end of the coil spring and strut. Push back the spring compressor
upper and lower hooks, then remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
13. Install strut assembly on the vehicle.
