Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
CAUTION: If strut being serviced is equipped with a slotted lower clevis bracket mounting hole and eccentric cam strut attaching bolt, eccentric
cam bolt must be installed in lower (slotted) hole in strut clevis bracket (Fig. 33).
NOTE: Strut clevis-to-steering knuckle bolts are installed differently on each side. Left hand side bolts are to be installed from vehicle rear to
front (Fig. 26). Right side bolts are to be installed from vehicle front to rear (Fig. 27).
3. Align steering knuckle in clevis bracket of strut. Install strut clevis-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts (Fig. 26) (Fig. 27). Install nuts on ends of
bolts and tighten to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, tighten nuts an additional 1/4 (90') turn after that torque is met.
4. Install stabilizer bar link mounting stud through rearmost hole in bracket on strut assembly
CAUTION: When installing nut on mounting stud of stabilizer bar link, do not allow stud to rotate in it's socket. Hold stud from rotating by
placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into stud (Fig. 25).
5. Hand thread nut on end of stabilizer bar link stud. Hold stud from turning by placing an open-end wrench on flat machined into link's mounting
stud, then tighten nut while holding wrench in place (Fig. 25). Tighten nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Attach wheel speed sensor routing bracket to strut assembly (Fig. 24). Tighten screw to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.) torque.
7. Install tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Perform wheel alignment as necessary.