Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1998): 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 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), Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003).

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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 Information9 pages
- Steering114 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Power Steering49 pages
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage2 3 4
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information20 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-05-98 › Aug › 98 › Power Steering - Honk Or Squeal Noise at Low Speed2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 19-05-98 › Aug › 98 › Power Steering - Honk Or Squeal Noise at Low Speed2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › Supply Hose From Reservoir to Pump2 3 4 5 6
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Usage2 3 4
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Seal Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Tools and Equipment › Power Steering System Analyzer 68152 3
  - Steering Column13 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information3 pages
    Service Precautions
    Service and Repair › Air Bag Disarming2
    Steering Column Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Tilt Wheel Pivot › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Tilt Wheel Pivot: › 19-003-03 › Aug › 03 › Steering Column - Pop/Tick From Steering Wheel Area2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tilt Wheel Pivot: › 19-003-03 › Aug › 03 › Steering Column - Pop/Tick From Steering Wheel Area2 3 4
  - Steering Gear › Component Information30 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins22 pages
    Customer Interest: › 19-05-98 › Aug › 98 › Power Steering - Honk Or Squeal Noise at Low Speed2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Gear:11 pages
    19-05-98 › Aug › 98 › Power Steering - Honk Or Squeal Noise at Low Speed2 3 4 5 6 7
    26-08-98 › Aug › 98 › Steering - Steering Gear R & I Revisions2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear: › 26-08-98 › Aug › 98 › Steering - Steering Gear R & I Revisions2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Specifications
  - Tie Rod8 pages
    Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
    Tie Rod End › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Outer Tie Rod End2 3
- Suspension97 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information7 pages
    Description and Operation2
    Service and Repair › Ball Joint Replacement (Front Suspension)2 3 4 5
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information4 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Front2 3
  - Cross-Member › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › Removal2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Lateral Stabilizer Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control9 pages
    Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Stabilizer Link › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Link: › 02-004-01 › Jul › 01 › Front Suspension - Knock/Squawk Sound2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Link: › 02-004-01 › Jul › 01 › Front Suspension - Knock/Squawk Sound2
    Description and Operation › Front2
  - Strut / Shock Tower › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 23-044-02 › Oct › 02 › Suspension/Body - Strut Tower Corrosion2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 23-044-02 › Oct › 02 › Suspension/Body - Strut Tower Corrosion2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Strut / Shock Tower: › 23-23-00 › Jun › 00 › Ignition Key - Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Strut / Shock Tower: › 23-23-00 › Jun › 00 › Ignition Key - Will Not Turn And/Or Cannot Be Removed
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Leaf Spring Bushing2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information31 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins16 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber:8 pages
    02-10-98 › Sep › 98 › Front Strut Bearings - Squeaking/Chirping Noise2 3 4 5
    02-09-98 › Aug › 98 › Rear Shock Absorber - Rattles on Bumps2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber:8 pages
    02-10-98 › Sep › 98 › Front Strut Bearings - Squeaking/Chirping Noise2 3 4 5
    02-09-98 › Aug › 98 › Rear Shock Absorber - Rattles on Bumps2 3
    Specifications › Shock Absorber2
    Description and Operation › Front2
    Service and Repair › Shock Absorber Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Suspension Travel Bumper: › 02-09-97A › Oct › 97 › Rear Suspension - Thumping Noise2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Travel Bumper: › 02-09-97A › Oct › 97 › Rear Suspension - Thumping Noise2
    Service and Repair › Standard2
  - Trailing Arm › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires40 pages
  - Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Wheels › Component Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    Customer Interest: › 22-03-99 › Apr › 99 › Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:10 pages
    22-03-99 › Apr › 99 › Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    22-01-98 › Mar › 98 › Aluminum Wheels - Special Balance Weights
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 22-01-98 › Mar › 98 › Aluminum Wheels - Special Balance Weights
    Testing and Inspection › General Information2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Balance2 3
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Wheel Tightening Sequence2 3
    Service and Repair › Front2 3
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