Grand Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1998)
Subframe: Service and Repair
Front Crossmember Mount Bushings
FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNT BUSHINGS
REMOVAL
1. Using paint or grease pencil, mark outline of crossmember on frame rails.
2. Loosen bolts holding crossmember to frame rails.
3. Remove bolt on bushing that requires replacement.
4. Allow crossmember to drop down enough to gain clearance for bushing removal.
5. Remove bushing from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply rubber lube or soap to replacement bushing.
2. Insert lower half of bushing into square hole in crossmember.
3. Place upper half of bushing on top of cross-member aligned to receive square tube protruding upward from lower bushing half.
4. Squeeze bushing halves together to ensure they are properly mated.
5. Lift crossmember upward to close gap between the bushing and frame.
6. Verify that lower bushing is fully seated into crossmember and upper bushing.
7. Install bolt to hold bushing and crossmember to frame rail hand tight.
8. Align crossmember to reference marks on frame rails.
9. Tighten crossmember to frame rails attaching bolts to 163 Nm 120 ft. lbs. torque.
