Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
11. Remove ball joint nut by holding ball joint stud with hex wrench while loosening and removing nut with a wrench.
CAUTION: Do not remove ball joint stud from steering knuckle using a hammer. Damage to the Aluminum knuckle, ball joint or control arm will
result.
12. Release ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Remover, Special Tool C-4150A, as shown.
13. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.
14. If the hub and bearing needs to be transferred, remove the four bolts attaching the hub and bearing to the knuckle, then remove the hub and
bearing.
INSTALLATION
1. If the hub and bearing needs to be installed in the knuckle, place the hub and bearing squarely into the center hole of the steering knuckle aligning
the threaded mounting holes of the hub and bearing with the mounting holes in the steering knuckle. Install the four mounting bolts and tighten
them to a torque of 65 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Before installing the knuckle on the ball joint stud, wipe the ball joint stud and knuckle contact area free of any grease or debris,
otherwise damage to the knuckle can occur. Use a clean shop cloth with Mopar(R) Brake Parts Cleaner applied to it for proper cleaning.
