2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN wheel

(12) If the vehicle is equipped with the 2.5L diesel
engine, install the coolant recovery pressure con-
tainer and bracket. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER -
INSTALLATION)
(13) If equipped with speed control, install speed
control servo and connect wiring connector. Tighten
the mounting nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124 in.
lbs.).
(14) Install the battery tray. Install the two nuts
and one bolt attaching the battery tray to the vehicle.
Tighten the bolt and nuts to a torque of 14 N´m (124
in. lbs.).
(15) If vehicle is equipped with speed control, con-
nect the servo vacuum hose to the vacuum tank on
the battery tray.
(16) Install the battery, clamp and mounting nut.
(17) Install the positive battery cable on the bat-
tery.
(18) Install the negative battery cable on the bat-
tery.
(19) Install the battery thermal guard shield.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
(20) Remove and replace the brake lamp switch
with a NEW switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - REMOVAL), (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - INSTALLATION)(21) Bleed the base brakes as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(22) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of the brakes.
PROPORTIONING VALVE
DESCRIPTION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
NOTE: Only vehicles without antilock brakes (ABS)
have a proportioning valve. Vehicles with ABS uti-
lize electronic brake distribution which is controlled
through the ABS integrated control unit.
Vehicles not equipped with ABS use a height sens-
ing proportioning valve. It is mounted to the body of
the vehicle above the rear axle (Fig. 72). It has an
actuator lever that attaches to the rear axle and
moves with the axle to help the valve sense the vehi-
cle height.
CAUTION: The height sensing proportioning valve
is not adjustable. No attempt should be made to
adjust it. It is replaced as a complete assembly.
CAUTION: The use of after-market load leveling or
load capacity increasing devices on this vehicle are
prohibited. Using air shock absorbers or helper
springs on this vehicle will cause the height sens-
ing proportioning valve to inappropriately reduce
the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes. This inap-
propriate reduction in hydraulic pressure potentially
could result in increased stopping distance of the
vehicle.
OPERATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)
Vehicles not equipped with ABS use a height sens-
ing proportioning valve.
The height sensing proportioning valve operates
similarly to a standard proportioning valve in the fol-
lowing way. As hydraulic pressure is applied to the
valve, full input hydraulic pressure is supplied to the
rear brakes up to a certain pressure point, called the
split point. Beyond the split point, the proportioning
valve reduces the amount of hydraulic pressure to
the rear brakes according to a given ratio. Thus, on
light brake applications, approximately equal
hydraulic pressure will be transmitted to both the
front and rear brakes. Upon heavier brake applica-
tions, the hydraulic pressure transmitted to the rear
brakes will be lower than the front brakes. This will
prevent premature rear wheel lockup and skid.
Fig. 71 Vacuum Seal (Typical)
1 - MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
2 - VACUUM SEAL
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Here is how the height sensing proportioning valve
differs from a standard proportioning valve. As the
height of the rear suspension changes, the height
sensing portion of the proportioning valve changes
the split point of the proportioning valve. When the
height of the rear suspension is low, the proportion-
ing valve interprets this as extra load and the split
point of the proportioning valve is raised to a higher
pressure to allow for more rear braking. When the
height of the rear suspension is high, the proportion-
ing valve interprets this as a light load and the split
point of the proportioning valve is lowered to a lower
pressure and rear braking is reduced.
The height sensing proportioning valve regulates
the pressure by sensing the load condition of the
vehicle through the movement of the proportioning
valve actuator lever (Fig. 72). As the position of the
rear axle changes, depending on the load the vehicle
is carrying, the movement is transferred to the pro-
portioning valve. The proportioning valve adjusts the
hydraulic pressure accordingly.
The height sensing proportioning valve allows the
brake system to maintain the optimal front to rear
brake balance regardless of the vehicle load condi-
tion. Under a light load condition, hydraulic pressure
to the rear brakes is minimized. As the rear load con-
dition increases, so does the hydraulic pressure to
the rear brakes.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PROPORTIONING
VALVE (HEIGHT SENSING)
CAUTION: The use of aftermarket load leveling or
load capacity increasing devices on this vehicle is
prohibited. Using air shock absorbers or helpersprings on this vehicle will cause the height sens-
ing proportioning valve to inappropriately reduce
the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes. This inap-
propriate reduction in hydraulic pressure potentially
could result in increased stopping distance of the
vehicle.
When a premature rear wheel skid is obtained on a
brake application, it may be an indication that the
hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes is above the
specified output from the proportioning valve. This
condition indicates a possible malfunction of the
height sensing proportioning valve, which will
require testing to verify that it is properly controlling
the hydraulic pressure allowed to the rear brakes.
Premature rear wheel skid may also be caused by
contaminated front or rear brake linings.
Prior to testing a proportioning valve for function,
check that all tire pressures are correct. Also, ensure
the front and rear brake linings are in satisfactory
condition.It is also necessary to verify that the
brakes shoe assemblies on a vehicle being
tested are either original equipment manufac-
turers (OEM) or original replacement brake
shoe assemblies meeting the OEM lining mate-
rial specification. This vehicles brake system is
not balanced for aftermarket brake shoe assem-
bly lining material.
If both front and rear brakes check OK, proceed
with the following test procedure for the height sens-
ing proportioning valve.
(1) Road test the vehicle to determine which rear
wheel brake is exhibiting premature wheel skid.
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(3) Remove the chassis brake tube going to the
rear brake in question at the proportioning valve.
Remove the chassis brake tube coming from the junc-
tion block at the proportioning valve (Fig. 73).
(4) Install the appropriate fittings from Pressure
Test Fittings, Special Tool 6833, into the open ports
of the proportioning valve.
(5) Install the previously removed brake lines into
the Pressure Test Fittings. Tighten all tube nuts to
17 N´m (145 in. lbs.).
(6) Install a pressure gauge from Gauge Set, Spe-
cial Tool C-4007-A into the open port on each pres-
sure test fitting. Bleed air out of hose from pressure
test fittings to pressure gauges at the pressure
gauges. Then bleed air out of the brake line being
tested at that rear wheel brake bleeder.
NOTE: Actuator rod is a linear spring and is meant
to flex by design. When rod is raised, it will have
some curvature to it.
Fig. 72 HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE
1 - PROPORTIONING VALVE
2 - ACTUATOR LEVER
3 - AXLE BRACKET
4 - REAR AXLE
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(7) Remove the screw fastening the proportioning
valve actuator rod bracket to the rear axle. Raise the
actuator lever to the full-upward position and hold it
there.
(8) With the aid of a helper, apply pressure to the
brake pedal until a pressure of 6895 kPa (1000 psi) is
obtained on the proportioning valve inlet gauge.
Then, based on the type of brake system the vehicle
is equipped with and the pressure specification
shown on the following table, compare the pressure
reading on the outlet gauge to the specification. If
outlet pressure at the proportioning valve is not
within specification when required inlet pressure is
obtained, replace the proportioning valve. (Refer to 5
- BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/PROPOR-
TIONING VALVE - REMOVAL)
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the height sens-
ing proportioning valve. If found to be defective,
replace the valve.(9) Remove the pressure test fittings and pressure
gauges from the proportioning valve.
(10) Install the chassis brake lines in the correct
ports of the proportioning valve. Tighten all tube
nuts to 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.).
(11) If necessary, repeat the above steps on the
remaining side of the proportioning valve which con-
trol the other rear wheel brake.
(12) Attach the actuator lever and bracket to the
rear axle.
(13) Bleed rear brakes. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(14) Road test vehicle.
PROPORTIONING VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL
BASEDRIVE
TRAINSALES CODE BRAKE SYSTEMSPLIT
POINTSLOPEINLET
PRESSURE
PSIOUTLET
PRESSURE
PSI
SWB FWD BRB-BGF159DISC/DRUM
W/O ANTILOCKVAR. .59 1000 PSI 675-875 PSI
REMOVAL - PROPORTIONING VALVE (HEIGHT
SENSING)
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and lock
the brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch of
travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of the master cylinder when the brake tubes are
removed from the proportioning valve.
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
CAUTION: Before removing the brake tubes from
the proportioning valve, the proportioning valve and
the brake tubes must be thoroughly cleaned. This is
required to prevent contamination from entering the
proportioning valve or the brake tubes.
(3) Remove the four brake tubes from the inlet and
outlet ports of the proportioning valve (Fig. 73).
(4) Remove the two bolts attaching the proportion-
ing valve and bracket to the vehicle (Fig. 73).
(5) Slide the bracket out from under rear track bar
bracket. Lower the valve down enough to pull its
actuator rod out of the axle bracket and remove the
proportioning valve from the vehicle.
Fig. 73 PROPORTIONING VALVE MOUNTING
1 - LEFT REAR OUTLET TUBE
2 - RIGHT REAR OUTLET TUBE
3 - RIGHT REAR INLET TUBE
4 - MOUNTING BOLTS
5 - LEFT REAR INLET TUBE
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ROTOR RUNOUT
On-vehicle rotor runout is the combination of the
individual runout of the hub face and the runout of
the rotor. (The hub and rotor runouts are separable).
To measure rotor runout on the vehicle, first remove
the tire and wheel assembly. Reinstall the wheel
mounting nuts on the studs, tightening the rotor to
the hub. Mount the Dial Indicator, Special Tool
C-3339, with Mounting Adaptor, Special Tool SP-
1910 on steering arm. The dial indicator plunger
should contact braking surface of rotor approximately
ten millimeters from edge of rotor (Fig. 76). Check
lateral runout on both sides of the rotor, marking the
low and high spots on both. Runout limits can be
found in the specification table in this section. (Refer
to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/RO-
TOR - SPECIFICATIONS)
If runout is in excess of the specification, check the
lateral runout of the hub face. Before removing the
rotor from the hub, place a chalk mark across both
the rotor and the one wheel stud closest to where the
high runout measurement was taken. This way, the
original mounting spot of the rotor on the hub is
indexed (Fig. 77).
Remove the rotor from the hub.
NOTE: Clean the hub face surface before checking
runout. This provides a clean surface to get an
accurate indicator reading.Mount Dial Indicator, Special Tool C-3339, and
Mounting Adaptor, Special Tool SP-1910, to the steer-
ing knuckle. Position the indicator stem so it contacts
the hub face near the outer diameter. Care must be
taken to position stem outside of the stud circle, but
inside of the chamfer on the hub rim (Fig. 78).
Hub runout should not exceed 0.03 mm (0.0012
inch). If runout exceeds this specification, the hub
must be replaced. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/
FRONT/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL)(Refer to 2 -
SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL)
If the hub runout does not exceed this specifica-
tion, install the rotor back on the hub, aligning the
chalk marks on the rotor with a wheel mounting
Fig. 75 Checking Rotor For Thickness
1 - CALIPER
Fig. 76 Checking Rotor Runout
1 - SPECIAL TOOL SP-1910
2 - 10 MILLIMETERS FROM EDGE
3 - DISC SURFACE
4 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3339
Fig. 77 Marking Rotor and Wheel Stud
1 - CHALK MARK
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stud, two studs apart from the original stud (Fig. 79).
Tighten nuts in the proper sequence and torque to
specifications.
Recheck brake rotor runout to see if the runout is
now within specifications. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - SPECIFICA-
TIONS)If runout is not within specifications, reface or
replace the brake rotor. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE ROTOR
MACHINING
NOTE: Refacing the rotor is not required each time
the brake pads are replaced, only when the need is
foreseen.
Any servicing of the rotor requires extreme care to
maintain the rotor within service tolerances to
ensure proper brake action.
If the rotor surface is deeply scored or warped, or
there is a complaint of brake roughness or brake
pedal pulsation, the rotor should be refaced using a
hub-mounted on-car brake lathe (Fig. 80), or
replaced.
The use of a hub-mounted on-car brake lathe is
highly recommended to eliminate the possibility of
excessive runout. It trues the brake rotor to the vehi-
cle's hub and bearing.
NOTE: All rotors have markings for minimum allow-
able thickness cast on an un-machined surface of
the rotor (Fig. 81) (Fig. 82). Minimum thickness
specifications can also be found in the specification
table in this section. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - SPECIFICATIONS)
Minimum allowable thickness is the minimum
thickness which the brake rotor machined surface
may be cut to.
CAUTION: Do not machine the rotor if it will cause
the rotor to fall below minimum thickness.
Fig. 78 Checking Hub Runout
1 - HUB SURFACE
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3339
3 - SPECIAL TOOL SP-1910
Fig. 79 Index Rotor And Wheel Stud
1 - CHALK MARK
Fig. 80 On-Car Brake Lathe
1 - ON-CAR BRAKE LATHE
RSBRAKES - BASE5-53
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Before installation, verify the brake rotor face and
the hub adapters are free of any chips, rust, or con-
tamination.
When mounting and using the brake lathe, strict
attention to the brake lathe manufacturer's operating
instructions is required.
Machine both sides of the brake rotor at the same
time. Cutting both sides at the same time minimizes
the possibility of a tapered or uneven cut.
When refacing a rotor, the required TIR (Total
Indicator Reading) and thickness variation limits
MUST BE MAINTAINED. Extreme care in the oper-
ation of rotor turning equipment is required. Specifi-
cations for brake rotor machining can be found in
this section's specification table. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR -
SPECIFICATIONS)
REMOVAL - FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a
frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in Lubrication
and Maintenance.
(2) Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.(3) Remove the two mounting bolts securing the
disc brake caliper adapter with brake caliper to the
steering knuckle (Fig. 83).
(4) Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter as
an assembly from the steering knuckle (Fig. 83).
Hang the assembly out of the way using wire or a
bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake
hose when doing this.
(5) Remove any retainer clips from the wheel
mounting studs.
(6) Remove brake rotor from hub by pulling it
straight off wheel mounting studs (Fig. 83).
INSTALLATION - FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
(1) Install the brake rotor back on the hub and
bearing (Fig. 83).
(2) Install brake caliper and adapter back over
brake rotor aligning adapter with mounting holes on
steering knuckle (Fig. 83).
(3) Install the two adapter mounting bolts securing
the adapter to the steering knuckle. Tighten the
mounting bolts to 169 N´m (125 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle.
Tighten the wheel mounting lug nuts in proper
sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specifica-
tion, then repeat the tightening sequence to the full
specified torque of 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(5) Lower vehicle to the ground.
Fig. 81 Front Brake Rotor
1 - ROTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS MARKING
2 - ROTOR
Fig. 82 Rear Brake Rotor Minimum Thickness
Markings
1 - ROTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS AND DRUM MAXIMUM
DIAMETER SPECIFICATIONS ARE SHOWN ON THIS SURFACE
2 - REAR ROTOR
Fig. 83 Front Brake Mounting
1 - BRAKE ROTOR
2 - HUB AND BEARING
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
4 - ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS
5 - BRAKE CALIPER
6 - ADAPTER
7 - CLIP
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SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE ROTOR
When refacing a rotor, the required TIR (Total
Indicator Reading) and thickness variation limits
MUST BE MAINTAINED. Extreme care in the oper-
ation of rotor turning equipment is required.
LIMITS/SPECIFICATIONS
Braking RotorRotor
ThicknessMinimum
Rotor
ThicknessRotor
Thickness
VariationRotor
Runout*
Front Rotor -
Disc/Drum Brakes
(TRW)27.87±28.13
mm
1.097-1.107
in.25.3 mm
0.996 in.0.009 mm
0.0004 in.0.035 mm
0.0014 in.
Front Rotor -
Disc/Disc Brakes
(Teves)27.90±28.10
mm
1.098-1.106
in.25.3 mm
0.996 in.0.008 mm
0.0003 in.0.035 mm
0.0014 in.
Rear Rotor12.4±12.6
mm
0.488 -0.496
in.11.25 mm
0.443 in.0.013 mm
0.0005 in.0.14 mm
0.0055 in.
*
TIR Total Indicator Reading (Measured On Vehicle)
BRAKE ROTOR - EXPORT
NOTE: Use the following information on all 4 wheel
disc brake vehicles that are equipped with BR3
sales code.When refacing a rotor, the required TIR (Total
Indicator Reading) and thickness variation limits
MUST BE MAINTAINED. Extreme care in the oper-
ation of rotor turning equipment is required.
LIMITS/SPECIFICATIONS
Brake Rotor Rotor ThicknessMinimum Rotor
ThicknessRotor
Thickness
VariationRotor Runout *
Front27.9-28.1 mm
1.098 -1.106 in.26.5 mm
1.043 in0.010 mm
0.0004 in.0.080 mm
0.0031 in.
Rear12.4-12.6 mm
0.488-0.496 in.11.25 mm
0.443 in.0.013 mm
0.0005 in.0.14 mm
0.0055 in.
* TIR Total Indicator Reading (Measured On Vehicle)
RSBRAKES - BASE5-55
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SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM
BRAKE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and
secure brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch
of travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of master cylinder when brake tube is remove
from wheel cylinder.
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(3) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(4) Disconnect brake tube from rear of wheel cylin-
der. Cap open ends
(5) Remove brake drum.
(6) Remove brake shoes from brake support plate.
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the 2 bolts attaching the wheel cylin-
der to the brake support plate.
(8) Remove the wheel cylinder from the brake sup-
port plate.
(9) Disconnect the park brake cable from the park
brake actuation lever.
(10) Using a suitable tool such as a 14 mm box
wrench (Fig. 84) or an aircraft type hose clamp, com-
press the flared legs on park brake cable retainer.
Then pull the park brake cable out of brake support
plate.
(11) Remove the rear hub and bearing. (Refer to 2
- SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING -
REMOVAL)(12) Remove the rear brake support plate from the
rear axle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the 4 hub and bearing to axle mounting
bolts into the mounting holes in the flange of the
rear axle.
(2) Install the rear brake support plate on the 4
mounting bolts installed in the flange of the rear axle
(Fig. 85).
(3) Install the rear hub and bearing (and connect
wheel speed sensor where applicable) stopping short
of installing the brake drum. (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the rear park brake cable into its
mounting hole in the rear brake support plate.
(5) Install the park brake cable on the park brake
actuation lever.
(6) Apply sealant such as Mopar Gasket-In-A-Tube
or equivalent around the wheel cylinder opening in
the brake support plate.
(7) Install wheel cylinder onto brake support.
Install and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake sup-
port plate attaching bolts to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Install brake tube into wheel cylinder. Tighten
tube nut to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the rear brake shoes on the brake sup-
port plate. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install brake drum.
(11) Install wheel and tire.
(12) Tighten wheel stud nuts to 135 N´m (100 ft.
lbs.).
Fig. 84 Removing Park Brake Cable From Brake
Support Plate
1 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
2 - CABLE RETAINER
3 - 14 mm BOX WRENCH
4 - BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
Fig. 85 Brake Support Plate Mounted On Bearing
Attaching Bolts
1 - REAR BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
2 - HUB/BEARING MOUNTING BOLTS
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