Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
24. Slowly lower jack allowing right side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower jack just enough to allow spring removal.
Do not lower jack any further than necessary.
25. Remove coil spring and isolator (Fig. 61), lower end first.
26. Raise right side of crossmember back into mounted position. It is not necessary to install mounting bolts.
27. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts previously removed on left side of crossmember (Fig. 60).
28. Slowly lower jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. As jack is lowered, remove propeller shaft from alignment pin on end of rear driveline module
input flange and support it with a bungee or cord, keeping it at its normal height. Do not allow propeller shaft to hang on its own.
29. Continue to lower jack until rear suspension module is at a comfortable working level.
30. Remove rear suspension module from jack.
31. Turn rear suspension module upside down and place on appropriate working surface.
32. As an installation reference, carefully mark location of bushing requiring removal on crossmember using a marker or crayon (Fig. 93). Do not use
a scratch awl to mark location.
Fig. 94
33. Assemble tools over bushing as shown (remember crossmember is upside-down) (Fig. 94). Ensure Receiver straddles can flange on bushing.
34. Tighten Press screw-drive, pressing bushing out of crossmember.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: It is very important that bushing be installed in same position as original to maintain vehicle ride quality and bushing longevity.
That is why bushing, once installed, needs closely match reference marks applied upon removal of original bushing.
1. Position bushing over crossmember bushing bore aligning bushing can flange with reference marks applied during removal.