2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN torque

INSTALLATION
(1) Using tool 8802, install input flange seal to
overrunning clutch case (Fig. 51).
(2) Install input flange (Fig. 52).
(3) Install flange nut and washer. Using tool 6958,
torque flange nut to 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 53).
(4) Install propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFER-
ENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT -
INSTALLATION)
(5) Lower vehicle.
OUTPUT FLANGE SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove rear halfshaft inner joint at differen-
tial output flange (Fig. 54).
(3) Using two screwdrivers and wood blocks to pro-
tect differential housing casting, pry output flange
out of differential (Fig. 55).
(4) Use suitable screwdriver to remove output
flange seal (Fig. 56).
Fig. 50 Input Flange Seal Removal
1 - INPUT FLANGE SEAL
2 - SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 51 Input Flange Seal Installation
1 - TOOL 8802
2 - HAMMER
Fig. 52 Input Flange
1 - INPUT FLANGE/SHIELD
Fig. 53 Input Flange Nut
1 - INPUT FLANGE
2 - TOOL 6958
RSREAR DRIVELINE MODULE3-45
INPUT FLANGE SEAL (Continued)
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(2) Install ouput flange to differential assembly.
Verify that it is seated all the way into position by
attempting to pull out by hand.
(3) Install rear halfshaft inner joint to output
flange.
(4) Install and torque bolts to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.)
(Fig. 58).
(5) Check differential assembly fluid level and
adjust as required. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/REAR DRIVELINE MODULE/FLUID -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Fig. 58 Inner Half Shaft Bolts
1 - SHAFT
2 - FLANGE
RSREAR DRIVELINE MODULE3-47
OUTPUT FLANGE SEAL (Continued)
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BRAKES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRAKES - BASE........................... 1BRAKES - ABS........................... 75
BRAKES - BASE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRAKES - BASE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES...........3
DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES (EXPORT) . . . 3
OPERATION - BASE BRAKES..............3
WARNING.............................4
CAUTION..............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BASE BRAKE
SYSTEM.............................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BASE BRAKE
BLEEDING............................7
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE.............9
SPECIAL TOOLS
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM.................10
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (FRONT) . . . 11
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (REAR)....12
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES (EXPORT) . . 13
DESCRIPTION - DRUM BRAKES (REAR) . . . 13
OPERATION
OPERATION - DISC BRAKES (FRONT).....13
OPERATION - DISC BRAKES (REAR)......13
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRUM BRAKE
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER................13
BRAKE LINES
DESCRIPTION - BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES . 14
OPERATION - BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES . . . 14
INSPECTION - BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES . . . 14BRAKE PADS/SHOES - FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(DISC/DISC BRAKES)..................14
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(DISC/DRUM BRAKES).................15
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES..........16
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES........16
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
SHOES (DISC/DISC BRAKES)............16
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
SHOES (DISC/DRUM BRAKES)...........17
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DISC
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES.....17
CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES..........18
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES........18
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES . . 19
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DRUM
REMOVAL - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES....19
INSPECTION - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE
LINING..............................22
INSTALLATION - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES . 22
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - REAR DRUM BRAKE
SHOES.............................23
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(DISC/DISC BRAKES)..................24
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(DISC/DRUM BRAKES).................24
DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER GUIDE PIN
BUSHINGS (DISC/DISC BRAKES).........24
DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND
SEAL...............................24
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CLEANING - CALIPER...................25
INSPECTION - CALIPER..................25
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER GUIDE PIN
BUSHINGS (DISC/DISC BRAKES).........25
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL . . 26
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER (DISC/DISC BRAKES)...........27
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER (DISC/DRUM BRAKES)..........27
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER....27
DISASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL . 28
CLEANING - CALIPER...................29
INSPECTION - CALIPER..................29
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL . . . 29
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER . 30
DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER...........................31
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE
CALIPER ADAPTER....................31
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS
REMOVAL - DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE
PINS (DISC/DRUM BRAKES).............31
INSTALLATION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
GUIDE PINS (DISC/DRUM BRAKES).......31
DRUM
REMOVAL.............................32
INSTALLATION.........................32
FLUID
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE FLUID
CONTAMINATION.....................32
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL CHECKING.....................32
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FLUID........................33
JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK . 33
OPERATION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK . . 33
REMOVAL - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK....33
INSTALLATION - NON-ABS JUNCTION BLOCK . 33
MASTER CYLINDER
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................34
DESCRIPTION - RHD..................35
OPERATION...........................35
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MASTER
CYLINDER BLEEDING..................35
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD......................36
REMOVAL - RHD......................37
DISASSEMBLY - MASTER CYLINDER (FLUID
RESERVOIR).........................37
ASSEMBLY - MASTER CYLINDER (FLUID
RESERVOIR).........................38INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LHD..................38
INSTALLATION - RHD..................39
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT - RHD
REMOVAL.............................39
INSTALLATION.........................39
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
DESCRIPTION.........................40
OPERATION...........................41
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER BRAKE
BOOSTER...........................41
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LHD......................42
REMOVAL - RHD......................43
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LHD..................46
INSTALLATION - RHD..................47
PROPORTIONING VALVE
DESCRIPTION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................48
OPERATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................48
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING -
PROPORTIONING VALVE (HEIGHT
SENSING)...........................49
REMOVAL - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................50
INSTALLATION - PROPORTIONING VALVE
(HEIGHT SENSING)....................51
ROTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE ROTOR . . 51
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE ROTOR
MACHINING..........................53
REMOVAL - FRONT BRAKE ROTOR........54
INSTALLATION - FRONT BRAKE ROTOR.....54
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE ROTOR.......................55
BRAKE ROTOR - EXPORT..............55
SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM BRAKE
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................56
WHEEL CYLINDERS
REMOVAL.............................57
INSPECTION..........................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
PARKING BRAKE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION........................57
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT...............58
OPERATION...........................58
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PARKING
BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER TENSION
RELEASE...........................58
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PARKING
BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER TENSION
RESET.............................59
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(6) Check pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive
or has not been improved, enough fluid has not
passed through the system to expel all the trapped
air. Be sure to monitor the fluid level in the pressure
bleeder, so it stays at a proper level so air will not
enter the brake system through the master cylinder.
(7) Perform a final adjustment of the rear brake
shoes (when applicable), then test drive vehicle to be
sure brakes are operating correctly and that pedal is
solid.
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
ABS ICU Mounting Bolts To
Bracket11 Ð 9 7
ABS ICU Mounting
Bracket-To-Cradle Bolts28 21 250
ABS CAB-To-HCU Mounting
Screws2Ð17
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
Head Mounting Bolt - Front13 Ð 115
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
Head Mounting Bolt - Rear10 Ð 90
Adjustable Pedal Position
Sensor Mounting Screws7.5 66 Ð
Adjustable Pedal Module
Mounting Screws2.0 15 Ð
Brake Tube Nuts 17 Ð 145
Brake Hose Intermediate
Bracket Bolt12 Ð 105
Brake Hose-To-Caliper
Mounting Bolt47 35 Ð
Disc Brake Caliper Guide
Pin Bolts35 26 Ð
Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder
Screw15 Ð 125
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
Mounting Bolts8Ð75
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
Mounting Bleeder screw10 Ð 80
Drum Brake Support Plate
Mounting Bolts130 95 Ð
Junction Block (Non-ABS
Brakes) Mounting Bolts28 21 250
Master Cylinder Mounting
Nuts25 19 225
Power Brake Booster
Mounting Nuts28 21 250
Proportioning Valve
Mounting Bolts54 40 Ð
Proportioning Valve Axle
Bracket Mounting Bolt20 Ð 175
Parking Brake Lever (Pedal)
Mounting Bolts And Nut28 21 250
Wheel Mounting (Lug) Nuts 135 100 Ð
Fig. 3 TOOL 6921 INSTALLED ON MASTER
CYLINDER
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6921
2 - FLUID RESERVOIR
RSBRAKES - BASE5-9
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CLEANING - DISC BRAKE SHOES
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON
BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CON-
TAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS FROM PRODUCTION OR
AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING
EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE
PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND BRAKE LINING
UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CON-
TAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE
PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY
BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY
DAMPENING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS WITH A
FINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE
COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED CLOTH.
DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAIN-
ING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE
CONTAINER WITH THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOL-
LOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPA-
TIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING,
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY
CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
INSPECTION - DISC BRAKE SHOES
Visually inspect brake shoes (pads) for uneven lin-
ing wear. Also inspect for excessive lining deteriora-
tion. Check the clearance between the tips of the
wear indicators on the shoes (if equipped) and the
brake rotors.
If a visual inspection does not adequately deter-
mine the condition of the lining, a physical check will
be necessary. To check the amount of lining wear,
remove the disc brake shoes from the calipers.
Measure each brake shoe. The combined brake
shoe and its lining material thickness should be mea-
sured at its thinnest point.
²For front disc brake shoes, when a set of brake
shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.95
mm (5/16 inch), they should be replaced.
²For rear disc brake shoes, when a set of brake
shoes are worn to a thickness of approximately 7.0
mm (9/32 inch), they should be replaced.
²Typically, if front shoes are worn out, both fronts
and rears need to be replaced. Make sure to check
rears.
Replacebothdisc brake shoes (inboard and out-
board) on each caliper. It is necessary to replace the
shoes on the opposite side of the vehicle as well as
the shoes failing inspection.If the brake shoe assemblies do not require
replacement, be sure to reinstall the brake shoes in
the original position they were removed from.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(DISC/DISC BRAKES)
NOTE: There may be more than 1 lining material
released. Make sure proper linings are being
installed.
(1) Begin on one side of the vehicle or the other.
(2) Completely retract the caliper piston back into
its bore in the brake caliper (This is required for cal-
iper installation on the brake rotor with new brake
shoes installed).
(3) If applied, remove the protective paper from
the noise suppression gasket on the rear of both the
inner and outer brake shoe assemblies.
(4) Install the new inboard brake shoe into the cal-
iper piston by firmly pressing its retaining clip into
the piston bore. Be sure the inboard brake shoe is
positioned squarely against the face of the caliper
piston.
(5) Lubricate both adapter abutments where the
shoes slide with a small amount of MopartDielectric
grease, or equivalent.
(6) Slide the new outboard brake shoe into the cal-
iper adapter with the lining up against the outside of
the brake rotor.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper
assembly onto the caliper adapter, so the caliper
guide pin bushings do not get damaged by the
adapter bosses.
(7) Carefully position the brake caliper over the
brake rotor and adapter.
(8) Install the caliper guide pin bolts and tighten
to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).Extreme caution
should be taken not to cross thread the caliper
guide pin bolts.
(9) Install the caps over the caliper guide pin bolts.
(10) Install the new caliper hold down spring (anti-
rattle clip) on the outboard side of the caliper. Start
the spring into the holes on the caliper, then stretch
the clip legs past the abutments on the caliper
adapter.
(11) Repeat the above procedure on other side of
the vehicle.
(12) Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all
nuts are torqued to half specification, then repeat the
5 - 16 BRAKES - BASERS
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - FRONT (Continued)
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tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135
N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(13) Lower vehicle.
(14) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will
set the shoes to the brake rotor.
(15) Check and adjust brake fluid level as neces-
sary.
(16) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoes.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
(DISC/DRUM BRAKES)
NOTE: Perform steps Step 1 through Step 5on each
side of the vehicle.
(1) Place the brake shoes in the adapter anti-rattle
clips.
(2) Completely retract the caliper piston back into
the bore of the caliper.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto
the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots
on the caliper guide pins.
(3) Install the disc brake caliper over the brake
shoes on the brake caliper adapter.
(4) Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the
guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and
tighten them to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
14).
(5) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will
set the shoes to the brake rotor.
(8) Check and adjust the brake fluid level as nec-
essary.
(9) Road test the vehicle and make several stops to
wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoes.
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR
DISC
REMOVAL - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies from
vehicle.
(3) Remove the caliper to adapter guide pin bolts
(Fig. 15).(4) Remove rear caliper from adapter using the fol-
lowing procedure. First rotate front of caliper up
from the adapter. Then pull the rear of the caliper
and the outboard brake shoe anti-rattle clip out from
under the rear abutment on the adapter (Fig. 16).
(5) Support caliper to prevent the weight of the
caliper from damaging the flexible brake hose (Fig.
17).
(6) If the brake rotor needs to be removed it can be
removed by removing the retainer clips and then
pulling the rotor straight off the wheel mounting
studs.
Fig. 15 Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
1 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
2 - ADAPTER
3 - AXLE
4 - GUIDE PIN BOLTS
5 - DRIVESHAFT (AWD MODELS ONLY)
Fig. 16 Removing/Installing Caliper
1 - LIFT THIS END OF CALIPER AWAY FROM ADAPTER FIRST
2 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
3 - ADAPTER ABUTMENT
4 - OUTBOARD BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN CLIP
5 - OUTBOARD BRAKE SHOE
6 - ROTOR
7 - ADAPTER
RSBRAKES - BASE5-17
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - FRONT (Continued)
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If the brake shoe assemblies do not require
replacement, be sure to reinstall the brake shoes in
the original position they were removed from.
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE SHOES
(1) Completely retract caliper piston back into pis-
ton bore of caliper assembly.
(2) Lubricate both adapter abutments where the
shoes contact with a liberal amount of MopartMul-
tipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
(3) If removed, install the brake rotor on the hub,
making sure it is squarely seated on the face of the
hub.
(4) Install the inboard brake shoe into the caliper
piston by firmly pressing it into the piston bore using
your thumbs. Be sure inboard brake shoe is posi-
tioned squarely against the face of the caliper piston.
NOTE: The outboard shoes are different left to
right. They can be identified by a L or R stamped on
the clip.
(5) Install the outboard brake shoe on the disc
brake caliper. Be sure the outboard shoe is positioned
squarely against the outboard fingers of the caliper.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper
assembly onto the adapter, so the caliper guide pin
bushings do not get damaged by the mounting
bosses.
(6) Carefully lower caliper and brake shoes over
rotor and onto adapter, reversing the removal proce-
dure (Fig. 16).
CAUTION: When installing the caliper guide pin
bolts extreme caution should be taken not to
crossthread the guide pin bolts.
(7) Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the
guide pin bolts to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all
nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat
the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of
135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(9) Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: Before moving vehicle, pump the brake
pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm
brake pedal to adequately stop the vehicle.
(10) Pump brake pedal several times to set brake
shoes to rotors.(11) Check fluid level in reservoir.
(12) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoe linings.BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR
DRUM
REMOVAL - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies
from the vehicle.
(3) Remove rear brake drum to hub retaining clips
(if equipped), then remove rear brake drums. (Refer
to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM
- REMOVAL)
NOTE: When creating slack in the park brake cables
by locking out the automatic adjuster, (Fig. 19) be
sure that the park brake pedal is in the released
(most upward) position.
(4) Create slack in the rear park brake cables.
Slack is created by grabbing exposed section of front
park brake cable and pulling it down and rearward.
Slack is maintained in the park brake cable by
installing a pair of locking pliers on the park brake
cable just rearward ofonly the rearbody outrigger
bracket. (Fig. 19)
Fig. 19 Locked Out Park Brake Automatic Adjuster
1 - PARK BRAKE CABLE
2 - REAR BODY OUTRIGGER BRACKET
3 - LOCKING PLIERS
RSBRAKES - BASE5-19
BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DISC (Continued)
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