Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Halfshaft Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Lift vehicle on hoist so that the wheels hang freely.
2. Remove rear wheel.
Cotter Pin, Nut Lock, And Spring Washer
3. Remove cotter pin, nut lock and spring washer.
4. Remove hub nut and washer.
CAUTION: The half shaft outer C.V. joint, when installed, acts as a bolt and secures the hub/bearing assembly. If the vehicle is to be supported
or moved on its wheels, install and torque a bolt through the hub. This will ensure that the hub/bearing assembly cannot loosen.
Inner Half Shaft Bolts
5. Remove inner half shaft retaining bolts.
Half Shaft Removal
6. The half shaft is spring loaded. Compress inner half shaft joint slightly and pull downward to clear rear differential. Then pull half shaft assembly
