Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991), Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2003), Caravan FWD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1992), Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1998), Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN X (1997), Caravan FWD V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1991), Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L (1992), Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1997), Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2001), Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN G Flex Fuel (1997), Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN R (2001), Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999), Caravan L4-134 2.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1984), Caravan L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1989), Caravan L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN K FI (1987), Caravan L4-156 2.6L VIN G 2-bbl (1985), Caravan L4-2.4L VIN B (2003), Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1989), Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 FI (1987), Caravan V6-181 3.0L VIN 3 FI (1988), Caravan V6-201 3.3L (1995), Caravan V6-229 3.8L (1996).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information11 pages
  - Specifications2 3 4 5 6
  - Service and Repair › Wheel Alignment2 3 4 5
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information8 pages
  - Specifications2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4
- Steering172 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Power Steering109 pages
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage2 3 4
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Power Steering Fluid Cooler › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins36 pages
    Recalls:6 pages
    NHTSA04V386000 › Aug › 04 › Recall 04V386000: P/S Cooler Hose Replacement
    C20 › Jun › 03 › Campaign - Power Steering Cooler Hoses2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest: › 19-006-05 › Aug › 05 › Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid Cooler:12 pages
    19-006-05 › Aug › 05 › Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder2 3 4 5 6
    NHTSA04V386000 › Aug › 04 › Recall 04V386000: P/S Cooler Hose Replacement
    C20 › Jun › 03 › Campaign - Power Steering Cooler Hoses2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid Cooler: › 19-006-05 › Aug › 05 › Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder2 3 4 5 6
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid Cooler:6 pages
    NHTSA04V386000 › Aug › 04 › Recall 04V386000: P/S Cooler Hose Replacement
    C20 › Jun › 03 › Campaign - Power Steering Cooler Hoses2 3 4 5
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Specifications2 3
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information55 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins48 pages
    Recalls:10 pages
    D37 › Sep › 04 › Recall - Upper P/S Return Hose Replacement2 3 4
    NHTSA04V386000 › Aug › 04 › Recall 04V386000: P/S Cooler Hose Replacement
    C20 › Jun › 03 › Campaign - Power Steering Cooler Hoses2 3 4 5
    Customer Interest: › 19-006-05 › Aug › 05 › Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose:16 pages
    19-006-05 › Aug › 05 › Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder2 3 4 5 6
    D37 › Sep › 04 › Recall - Upper P/S Return Hose Replacement2 3 4
    NHTSA04V386000 › Aug › 04 › Recall 04V386000: P/S Cooler Hose Replacement
    C20 › Jun › 03 › Campaign - Power Steering Cooler Hoses2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-006-05 › Aug › 05 › Steering - Low Speed Steering Shudder2 3 4 5 6
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose:10 pages
    D37 › Sep › 04 › Recall - Upper P/S Return Hose Replacement2 3 4
    NHTSA04V386000 › Aug › 04 › Recall 04V386000: P/S Cooler Hose Replacement
    C20 › Jun › 03 › Campaign - Power Steering Cooler Hoses2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Hose - Pressure2 3 4 5 6 7
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump2 3 4 5
  - Steering Column14 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service Precautions2
    Tilt Wheel Pivot › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest for Tilt Wheel Pivot: › 19-005-04A › Oct › 04 › Steering - Steering Column Pop/Tick/Creak Noise2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tilt Wheel Pivot: › 19-005-04A › Oct › 04 › Steering - Steering Column Pop/Tick/Creak Noise2 3 4 5 6
  - Steering Gear › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › With LHD Gear2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Shaft: › 19-006-03 › Sep › 10 › Steering - Steering Column Knocking Noises2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft: › 19-006-03 › Sep › 10 › Steering - Steering Column Knocking Noises2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest: › 19-006-03 › Sep › 10 › Steering - Steering Column Knocking Noises2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 19-006-03 › Sep › 10 › Steering - Steering Column Knocking Noises2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft Coupler: › 09-001-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine - Oil Leaks at Oil Filter or Adapter2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft Coupler: › 09-001-03 › Feb › 03 › Engine - Oil Leaks at Oil Filter or Adapter
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Suspension94 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › Lower Ball Joint2 3
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Rear Bushing - Hydro2 3
  - Cross-Member8 pages
    Front Cross-Member › System Information7 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
    Front Cross-Member Bushing › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Lateral Stabilizer Rod › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control8 pages
    Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Bushing: › 02-003-05 › Mar › 05 › Suspension - Front Suspension Rattle/Knocking Sound2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Bushing: › 02-003-05 › Mar › 05 › Suspension - Front Suspension Rattle/Knocking Sound2
    Stabilizer Link › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Link: › 02-001-05 › Feb › 05 › Suspension - Front Suspension Rattling Noise2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Link: › 02-001-05 › Feb › 05 › Suspension - Front Suspension Rattling Noise2
  - Subframe7 pages
    Front Subframe › System Information6 pages
    Description and Operation
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
    Front Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information22 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 02-005-03 › Nov › 02 › Suspension - Rear Suspension Creak/Pop/Click Noises2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf): › 02-005-03 › Nov › 02 › Suspension - Rear Suspension Creak/Pop/Click Noises2 3 4
    Specifications › Leaf Spring2
    Service and Repair › Leaf Spring2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information17 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: › 02-004-05 › May › 05 › Suspension - Front Strut Squeaking/Squawking Sound2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: › 02-004-05 › May › 05 › Suspension - Front Strut Squeaking/Squawking Sound2
    Specifications › Shock Absorber2
    Description and Operation › Rear Shock Absorber2
    Service and Repair › Shock Absorber2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Testing and Inspection › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires45 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4
  - Tire Monitoring System9 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information8 pages
    Specifications2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4
  - Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Chrome Clad Wheel Balancing Information2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Testing and Inspection › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
  - Wheel Cover › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections