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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 02:45 PM
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I am trying to Identify this part, it is on the passenger side of the van on the front of the wheel assembly. Any help or part number would be greatly appreciated.


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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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Which end is the wheel on? Is this the front or back? It's either the control arm mount or the hub/spindle. Can't tell from the pic. Also, add your vehicle details.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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Thanks for the reply. So in the picture the front passenger tire is on the left of the picture. What you are viewing is the front portion of the passenger side tire mount and strut area. I hope that helps. I can get more pictures tonight if needed.

Also the vehicle is a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3l V6
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Which end is the wheel on? Is this the front or back? It's either the control arm mount or the hub/spindle. Can't tell from the pic. Also, add your vehicle details.
I would agree with control arm mount. Not sure that they can be replaced though.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 04:58 PM
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Ya, looks like a front control arm mount with pivot bolt and bushing visible. May be replaceable as it appears to be bolted to the cradle plate. If not you may have to replace the cradle plate (cradle crossmember in Dodge terms).

The item in question is just above the circled 10 in this diagram: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/Mo...eenShot033.jpg

Do you recall hitting something or rolling through a deep pothole?
 

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Old Nov 13, 2015 | 12:11 AM
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I agree, The cradle is broken and should be replaced.
 
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