Chrysler Town & Country/Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager. Manual — part 57
(11) Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the
stub axle (Fig. 17). Install the washer and hub nut (Fig.
17) onto the threads of the stub axle and tighten nut.
(12) With brakes applied, tighten front hub nut to
(244 N
Im) 180 ft. lbs. torque (Fig. 18).
(13) Install spring washer, nut lock, and new cotter
pin. Wrap cotter pin prongs tightly around nut lock
(Fig. 19).
Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten wheel nuts
to 129 N
Im (95 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 16 Installing Family Caliper
Fig. 17 Install Washer and Hub Nut
Fig. 18 Tighten Hub Nut
Fig. 19 Install Spring Washer, Nut Lock, & Cotter
Pin
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INDEX
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C/V Joint Boots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Damper Weights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Driveshaft Identification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driveshaft Positioning Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . 45
Driveshaft Reconditioning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Driveshaft Service Procedures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Inner C/V Joint
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Outer C/V Joint
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
GENERAL INFORMATION
All Chrysler front wheel drive vans and wagons use
only the unequal length driveshaft system.
The unequal length system has a short solid inter-
connecting shaft on the left side of the vehicle for all
engine transmission applications. On the right side of
the vehicle the interconnecting shafts very depending
on the transmission used in the vehicle. The manual
transmission equipped vehicles use a tubular shaft and
the automatic applications use a solid shaft (Fig. 1).
The driveshaft assemblies are three piece units.
Each driveshaft has a tripod joint, an interconnecting
shaft and a Rzeppa joint. The Tripod joint is splined
into the transaxle side gear and the Rzeppa joint has a
stub shaft that is splined into the wheel hub.
DRIVESHAFT IDENTIFICATION
Driveshafts used in front wheel van/wagon applica-
tions are identified by the driveshaft manufacturer.
Vehicles can be equipped with any of these driveshaft
assemblies. Each assembly can be identified as shown
in (Fig. 2).
DRIVESHAFT SERVICE PROCEDURES
Procedures for the removal and installation of the
driveshafts are essentially the same for all front wheel
drive vehicles. Each driveshaft has a spring within the
inboard tripod C/V joint that maintains constant en-
gagement with the transaxle. This allows transaxle to
be removed without dismantling part of the transaxle.
CAUTION: Boot sealing is vital to retain special lubri-
cants and to prevent foreign contaminants from en-
tering the C/V joint. Mishandling, such as allowing the
assemblies to dangle unsupported, pulling or push-
ing the ends can cut boots or damage C/V joints.
During removal and installation procedures always
support both ends of the driveshaft to prevent dam-
age.
Fig. 1 Front-Wheel-Drive - Driveshaft System
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HUB NUT AND HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Hub nut removal and installation is the same for all
front wheel drive vehicles. For removal and installa-
tion procedures see HUB NUT ASSEMBLIES IN-
STALL.
(1) Remove front stub axle cotter pin, nut lock and
spring washer (Fig. 1).
(2) Loosen front hub nut and wheel nuts while
vehicles is on floor and brakes applied (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Driveshaft Identification
Fig. 1 Remove Cotter Pin, Nut Lock, & Spring
Washer
Fig. 2 Loosen Hub Retaining Nut & Wheel Nuts
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(3) Raise vehicle, see Hoisting in Lubrication and
Maintenance, Group 0.
(4) Remove front hub nut and washer (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove the front wheel and tire assembly from
the vehicle.
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLIES
REMOVE
Inboard C/V joints have stub shafts splined into the
differential side gears. Driveshafts are retained in the
side gears by a constant force provided by a spring
contained within the inboard C/V joints.
(1) Before performing removal of the vehicles right
side driveshaft assembly. The speedometer pinion
must be removed from the transaxle assembly (Fig. 4).
(2) Remove clamp bolt securing ball joint stud into
steering knuckle (Fig. 5).
(3) Separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle by
prying against knuckle leg and control arm (Fig. 6).
CAUTION: Do not damage ball joint or C/V joint boots
(Fig. 6).
(4) Separate outer C/V joint splined shaft from hub
by holding C/V housing while moving knuckle (hub)
assembly away (Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Do not pry on or otherwise damage wear
sleeve on outer C/V joint.
(5) Support assembly at C/V joint housings. Remove
by pulling outward on the inner joint housing. DO
NOT PULL ON SHAFT (Fig. 8).
The driveshaft, when installed, acts as a bolt
and secures the hub/bearing assembly. If the
vehicle is to be supported or moved on its wheels.
Fig. 3 Remove Hub Nut & Washer
Fig. 5 Remove Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Clamp
Bolt
Fig. 6 Separate Ball Joint from Knuckle
Fig. 4 Remove Speedometer Pinion (for Right Drive-
shaft)
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