Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Shock Absorber
Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, See: Service Precautions/Rear Suspension.
1. Raise and support vehicle.See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair
2. Position transmission jack or equivalent under axle near shock absorber to be serviced, raising it enough to support axle.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt (4) and nut (3) at axle.
4. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt (2) and nut (1) at body bracket, then remove shock absorber (5) from vehicle.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position shock absorber (5) at body bracket and install upper mounting bolt (2) and nut (1). Do not bolt at this time.
2. Raise or lower rear axle using jack as necessary until the shock absorber lower mounting bolt (4) can be inserted through the axle flange and shock
absorber lower mounting eye.
3. Install nut (3) on the lower mounting bolt (4). Do not bolt at this time.
4. Remove jack.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise lift as necessary to access the rear suspension while keeping vehicle at curb (riding) height.
7. Tighten shock absorber upper and lower mounting bolt nuts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).