How Do You Install The Front Struts In A 2001 Dodge Caravan?
Thanks a lot for the reply here, it will help me too. But what if I only want to replace my springs? I have got some custom ones from http://www.sterling-springs.co.uk/ for my car and I need to install them now. Is it even possible, guys?
The struts on the front end of your Dodge Caravan keep the vehicle stable and absorb the shocks of the road. If you are installing new struts onto your van, you must remove the old struts first. You might also just need to remove the current struts for inspection and replacing certain parts like the coil spring. In either case, installing a full strut assembly is a challenging job that will require at least two people. Raise the front end of the van and secure it on jack stands, then remove the wheel for the struts being replaced. If you are removing both struts and will be re-installing the same ones, mark the left and right strut with chalk or washable paint. Disconnect and remove the brackets connecting the brake hose and the speed sensor cable to the strut bracket. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the strut assembly with a Torx wrench and 40 IP bit; use a flare nut wrench on the link stud to keep it in place while turning. Remove the bolts connecting the strut assembly to the ste
