Strut replacement on 02 Caravan
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Strut replacement on 02 Caravan
Does anybody have the full procedures, or know where I can look, for replacing the front struts on an 02 Caravan? My wife's van needs them repaced and I have never done struts before.
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RE: Strut replacement on 02 Caravan
Your best bet is to aquire a Haynes type serivce manual. You will need a spring compressor as the vehicle springs are under pressure all the time. You may even want to take it someplace to have it done, your alignment should also be checked after such a repair.
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Even with a service manual, make note of the orientation of all the parts. Note the position of the top of the strut. There is probably a notch in it that lines up with the clevis. Note where the beginning and end of the coil spring is. Being careful and taking your time will ensure you don't have to re-do it. Don't have any pets or children around when you have that spring compressed and off the strut. We don't want any accidents, just a fun day of turning wrenches. Good Luck.
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Even with a service manual, make note of the orientation of all the parts. Note the position of the top of the strut. There is probably a notch in it that lines up with the clevis. Note where the beginning and end of the coil spring is. Being careful and taking your time will ensure you don't have to re-do it. Don't have any pets or children around when you have that spring compressed and off the strut. We don't want any accidents, just a fun day of turning wrenches. Good Luck.
Even with a service manual, make note of the orientation of all the parts. Note the position of the top of the strut. There is probably a notch in it that lines up with the clevis. Note where the beginning and end of the coil spring is. Being careful and taking your time will ensure you don't have to re-do it. Don't have any pets or children around when you have that spring compressed and off the strut. We don't want any accidents, just a fun day of turning wrenches. Good Luck.