2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN towing

ground, to increase the ground clearance at the rear
of the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching
studs to retain brake drums or rotors.
LOCKED VEHICLE TOWING
When a locked vehicle must be towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly or flat
bed hauler.
FLAT TOWING WITH TOW BAR
²Three speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be
flat towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph)
for not more than 25 km (15 miles). The steering col-
umn must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
²Four speed electronic automatic transaxle vehi-
cles can be flat towed at speeds not to exceed 72
km/h (44 mph) for not more than 160 km (100 miles).
The steering column must be unlocked and gear
selector in neutral.
²AWD models should not be flat towed. For addi-
tional information, refer toRECOMMENDED TOW-
ING EQUIPMENTin this section.
FLAT BED TOWING TIE DOWNS
CAUTION: Do not tie vehicle down by attaching
chains or cables to suspension components or
engine mounts, damage to vehicle can result.
The vehicle can be tied to a flat bed device using
the two pair of front slots on the bottom surface of
the rails, behind the front wheels. The two pair of
rear slots on the bottom of the rail between thebumper extension bolts and on the bottom of the rail
just rearward of the jounce bumper. Vehicles
equipped with a rear sway bar have brackets at this
location.
TOWING ± FRONT WHEEL LIFT
If the vehicle is being towed from the front, when-
ever possible ensure at least 10 inches road clearance
to the tires.
TOWING ± REAR WHEEL LIFT
If a vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels
lifted, the rear wheels can be lifted provided the fol-
lowing guide lines are observed.
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
²On AWD vehicles, all four wheels must be free to
rotate. Use towing dollies at unlifted end of vehicle.
²Unlock steering column and secure steering
wheel in straight ahead position with a clamp device
designed for towing.
²Three speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be
flat towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph)
for not more than 25 km (15 miles). The steering col-
umn must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
²Four speed electronic automatic transaxle vehi-
cles can be flat towed at speeds not to exceed 72
km/h (44 mph) for not more than 160 km (100 miles).
The steering column must be unlocked and gear
selector in neutral.
RSLUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE0-27
TOWING (Continued)

ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
Establish what driving condition caused the cooling
system complaint. The problem may be caused by an
abnormal load on the system such as the following:
prolonged idle, very high ambient temperature, slight
tail wind at idle, slow traffic speed, traffic jam, high
speed, steep grade.
DRIVING TECHNIQUES
To avoid overheating the cooling system:
(1) Idle with A/C off when temperature gauge is at
end of normal range.
(2) Do not increase engine speed for more air flow
and coolant flow because the electric motor fan sys-
tems are not responsive to engine RPM. The added
cooling from higher coolant flow rate is more than
offset by increased heat rejection (engine heat added
to coolant).
TRAILER TOWING
Consult the owner's manual under Trailer Towing
and do not exceed specified limits.
VISUAL INSPECTION
If the cooling system problem is not caused by a
driving condition, perform a visual inspection to
determine if there was a recent service or accident
repair, including the following:
²Loose/damaged water pump drive belt
²Incorrect cooling system refilling (trapped air or
low level)
²Brakes possibly dragging
²Damaged hoses
²Loose/damaged hose clamps
²Damaged/incorrect engine thermostat
²Damaged cooling fan motor, fan blade and fan
shroud
²Damaged head gasket
²Damaged water pump
²Damaged radiator
²Damaged coolant recovery system
²Damaged heater core
²Open/shorted electrical circuits
If the visual inspection reveals none of the above
as cause for a cooling system complaint, refer to the
following diagnostic charts.
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
PRESSURE CAP IS BLOWING
OFF STEAM AND/OR COOLANT.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING
MAY BE ABOVE NORMAL BUT
NOT HIGH. COOLANT LEVEL MAY
BE HIGH IN COOLANT RESERVE/
OVERFLOW TANK.1. Pressure relief valve in radiator
cap is defective, or was not
properly seated.1. Check condition of radiator cap
and cap seal. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
PRESSURE CAP - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Replace cap as
necessary.
2. Incorrect cap was installed. 2. Replace cap as necessary.
3. Incorrect coolant mixture. 3. Check concentration level of the
coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Adjust the ethylene
glycol-to-water ratio as required.
COOLANT LOSS TO THE
GROUND WITHOUT PRESSURE
CAP BLOWOFF. GAUGE IS
READING HIGH OR HOT.1. Coolant leaks in radiator, cooling
system hoses, water pump or
engine.1. Pressure test and repair as
necessary. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
7 - 14 ENGINERS

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE STEERING
WHEEL KICKBACK OR
TOO MUCH STEERING
WHEEL FREE PLAY.1. Air in the fluid of the power
steering system.1. Bleed air from system following the the
power steering pump initial operation
service procedure.*
2. Power steering gear loose on
cradle/crossmember.2. Inspect power steering gear mounting
bolts. Replace as necessary. Tighten to the
specified torque.
3. Steering column coupling or
intermediate shaft worn, broken or
loose.3. Replace steering column coupling or
intermediate shaft.
4. Free play in steering column. 4. Check all components of the steering
column and repair or replace as required.
5. Worn lower control arm ball joints. 5. Replace lower control arm ball joints as
required.
6. Loose steering knuckle-to-ball joint
stud pinch bolt.6. Inspect pinch bolt, replace as necessary,
and tighten to specified torque.
7. Front wheel bearing loose or
worn.7. Replace hub and bearing as necessary.
8. Loose outer tie rod end. 8. Replace outer tie rod end that has
excessive free play.
9. Loose inner tie rod. 9. Replace power steering gear.
10. Defective steering gear rotary
valve.10. Replace power steering gear.
* NOTE: Steering shudder can be expected in new
vehicles and vehicles with recent steering system
repairs. Shudder should dissipate after the vehicle
has been driven several weeks.
** NOTE: To evaluate this condition, it may be nec-
essary to disconnect the coupling at the base of the
steering column. Turn the steering wheel and feel or
listen for internal rubbing in steering column. To
avoid damaging the column clockspring, note the
following. Before disconnecting coupling, place
tires in the straight-ahead position and center steer-
ing wheel. Once disconnected, DO NOT rotatesteering wheel more than one revolution in either
direction and place steering wheel in original loca-
tion before reconnecting coupling. If this position is
lost, the steering column clockspring must be
recentered following the procedure found within the
procedure for steering column installation in the
steering column section.
*** NOTE: Increased low speed or stationary steer-
ing effort can be expected if the steering fluid is at
a high temperature. High fluid temperature usually
results from high engine rpm due to trailer towing,
ascending grades, or racing the engine for pro-
longed periods of time.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH
VISIBLE LEAK.1. Loose power steering hose
fittings.1. Tighten the fitting to its specified torque.
2. Damaged or missing fitting seal,
gasket, or O-ring.2. Replace as necessary.
3. Power steering component
leaking.3. Repair or replace the leaking component
as required.
19 - 8 STEERINGRS
STEERING (Continued)

TO CYLINDER BORE FITTING -STANDARD PROCEDURE, PISTON ........9-44
TO FILLER NECK SEAL - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, RADIATOR CAP ...........7-28
TO GROUND - STANDARD PROCEDURE, TESTING FOR A SHORT .............8W-01-9
TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING SEVERAL LOADS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TESTING FOR A SHORT . 8W-01-10
TO USE WIRING DIAGRAMS - DESCRIPTION, HOW ................8W -01-1
TONE WHEEL - INSPECTION .............5-94
TONE WHEEL RUNOUT, SPECIFICATIONS . . . 5-91
TOOLS - 2.4L ENGINE, SPECIAL ..........9-21
TOOLS - 3.3/3.8L ENGINE, SPECIAL .......9-98
TOOLS - 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, SPECIAL .......................... 21-213
TOOLS - BASE BRAKE SYSTEM, SPECIAL . . 5-10
TOOLS - BATTERY SYSTEM SPECIAL TOOLS, SPECIAL ...................... 8F-7
TOOLS - BODY, SPECIAL ...............23-13
TOOLS - COOLING SYSTEM, SPECIAL ......7-6
TOOLS - EXHAUST SYSTEM, SPECIAL .....11-4
TOOLS - FRONT SUSPENSION, SPECIAL ....2-3
TOOLS - FUEL, SPECIAL ...........14-27,14-4
TOOLS - OVERHEAD CONSOLE, SPECIAL . . 8M-7
TOOLS - POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, SPECIAL ................8W -97-1
TOOLS - POWER STEERING GEAR, SPECIAL ........................... 19-34
TOOLS - POWER STEERING PUMP, SPECIAL ........................... 19-44
TOOLS - POWER STEERING, SPECIAL .....19-9
TOOLS - REAR SUSPENSION, SPECIAL ....2-28
TOOLS - WIRING/TERMINAL, SPECIAL . 8W-01-10
TOOLS, SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS - SPECIAL ........................... 21-68
TOOLS, SPECIAL TOOLS - BATTERY SYSTEM SPECIAL ..................... 8F-7
TOOLS, SPECIFICATIONS - SPECIAL ......8F-24
TOP COVER - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT PANEL .................. 23-72
TOP COVER - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL ............................. 23-72
TOP PAD ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION, INSTRUMENT PANEL .................. 23-77
TOP PAD ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT PANEL .................. 23-77
TORQUES, SPECIFICATIONS ............8F-36
TOUCH-UP - DESCRIPTION, PAINTED ....23-101
TOWING - STANDARD PROCEDURE .......0-26
TPM - CAUTION, SENSOR ..............22-11
TPM - DESCRIPTION, SENSOR ..........22-10
TPM - INSTALLATION, SENSOR .........22-11
TPM - OPERATION, SENSOR ............22-10
TPM - REMOVAL, SENSOR .............22-11
TRACK - DESCRIPTION, POWER SEAT ....8N-37
TRACK - INSTALLATION, BENCH SEAT . . . 23-148
TRACK - OPERATION, POWER SEAT .....8N-38
TRACK & RACK - DESCRIPTION, LOWER DRIVE UNIT ........................ 8N-57
TRACK & RACK - INSTALLATION, LOWER DRIVE UNIT .................. 8N-58
TRACK & RACK - OPERATION, LOWER DRIVE UNIT ........................ 8N-57
TRACK & RACK - REMOVAL, LOWER DRIVE UNIT ........................ 8N-57
TRACK - REAR COVER - INSTALLATION, FRONT SEAT ....................... 23-128
TRACK - REAR COVER - REMOVAL, FRONT SEAT ....................... 23-128
TRACK - REMOVAL, BENCH SEAT .......23-148
TRACK ADJUSTER/MANUAL - OCS - INSTALLATION, FRONT SEAT ..........23-128
TRACK ADJUSTER/MANUAL - OCS - REMOVAL, FRONT SEAT ..............23-126
TRACK ADJUSTER/POWER - OCS - INSTALLATION, FRONT SEAT ..........23-125
TRACK ADJUSTER/POWER - OCS - REMOVAL, FRONT SEAT ..............23-124
TRACK BAR - DESCRIPTION .............2-45
TRACK BAR - INSTALLATION ............2-46
TRACK BAR - OPERATION ...............2-46
TRACK BAR - REMOVAL ................2-46
TRACK, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT ....................... 8N-38
TRACK MANUAL ADJUSTER - INSTALLATION, FRONT SEAT ..........23-126TRACK MANUAL ADJUSTER - REMOVAL,
FRONT SEAT ....................... 23-125
TRACK POWER ADJUSTER - INSTALLATION, FRONT SEAT ..........23-124
TRACK POWER ADJUSTER - REMOVAL, FRONT SEAT ....................... 23-124
TRACK REAR COVER - OCS - INSTALLATION, FRONT SEAT ..........23-129
TRACK REAR COVER - OCS - REMOVAL, FRONT SEAT ....................... 23-129
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING ..............5-94
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH - INSTALLATION ........................ 5-95
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH - REMOVAL ........................... 5-95
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION ........................ 5-88
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - OPERATION .......................... 5-89
TRANSAXLE - DESCRIPTION, 40TE AUTOMATIC .......................... 21-2
TRANSAXLE - DESCRIPTION, 41TE AUTOMATIC ........................ 21-147
TRANSAXLE - OPERATION, 40TE AUTOMATIC .......................... 21-4
TRANSAXLE - OPERATION, 41TE AUTOMATIC ........................ 21-149
TRANSAXLE - SPECIFICATIONS, 41TE . . . 21-211, 21-66
TRANSAXLE FLUID - DESCRIPTION, AUTOMATIC/MANUAL ...................0-4
TRANSAXLE GENERAL DIAGNOSIS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, 4XTE .....21-149,21-5
TRANSAXLE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS, SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS - 4XTE . . . 21-199, 21-54
TRANSAXLE, SPECIAL TOOLS - 41TE AUTOMATIC ........................ 21-213
TRANSDUCER - DESCRIPTION, A/C PRESSURE ......................... 24-20
TRANSDUCER - OPERATION, A/C PRESSURE ......................... 24-20
TRANSDUCER, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C PRESSURE .............24-21
TRANSFER UNIT FLUID - DESCRIPTION, AWD POWER ..........................0-6
TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY - DESCRIPTION ................ 21-130,21-281
TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY - OPERATION .................. 21-130,21-281
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING DISASSEMBLY/
ASSEMBLY - STANDARD PROCEDURE .....7-38
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER - DESCRIPTION ........................ 7-39
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER - INSPECTION ......................... 7-39
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES - INSTALLATION ........................ 7-40
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES - REMOVAL ........................... 7-39
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DESCRIPTION ................ 21-130,21-281
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - INSTALLATION ................ 21-131,21-282
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - OPERATION .................. 21-131,21-282
TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - REMOVAL ................... 21-131,21-282
TRANSMITTER - DESCRIPTION, UNIVERSAL ........................ 8M-11
TRANSMITTER CODES, STANDARD PROCEDURE - ERASING ..............8M-12
TRANSMITTER CODES, STANDARD PROCEDURE - SETTING ...............8M-12
TRANSMITTER, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - KEYLESS ENTRY ............8N-24
TRANSMITTER, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UNIVERSAL ...............8M-11
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE, REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY ..................... 8N-24
TRANSMITTER RANGE - SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 8N-24
TRANSPONDER KEY - DESCRIPTION ......8Q-6
TRANSPONDER KEY - OPERATION ........8Q-6TRANSPONDER PROGRAMMING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE ...............8Q-6
TRANSVERSE BRACKET - DESCRIPTION . . 8N-19
TRANSVERSE BRACKET - INSTALLATION . . 8N-19
TRANSVERSE BRACKET - OPERATION ....8N-19
TRANSVERSE BRACKET - REMOVAL .....8N-19
TRAY - DESCRIPTION, BATTERY .........8F-19
TRAY - INSTALLATION, BATTERY ........8F-20
TRAY - INSTALLATION, FLOOR CONSOLE BASE .............................. 23-89
TRAY - REMOVAL, BATTERY ............8F-19
TRAY - REMOVAL, FLOOR CONSOLE BASE .............................. 23-89
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING ....................... 22-16
TRIM - INSTALLATION, A-PILLAR ........23-79
TRIM - INSTALLATION, A-PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION .................. 23-79
TRIM - INSTALLATION, B-PILLAR LOWER ............................ 23-80
TRIM - INSTALLATION, B-PILLAR UPPER . . 23-80
TRIM - INSTALLATION, COWL ..........23-88
TRIM - INSTALLATION, C-PILLAR ........23-88
TRIM - INSTALLATION, REAR HEADER ....23-96
TRIM - REMOVAL, A-PILLAR ...........23-79
TRIM - REMOVAL, A-PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION ......................... 23-79
TRIM - REMOVAL, B-PILLAR LOWER .....23-79
TRIM - REMOVAL, B-PILLAR UPPER .......23-80
TRIM - REMOVAL, COWL ..............23-88
TRIM - REMOVAL, C-PILLAR ...........23-88
TRIM - REMOVAL, REAR HEADER .......23-96
TRIM BOLSTER - INSTALLATION, QUARTER .......................... 23-95
TRIM BOLSTER - REMOVAL, QUARTER . . . 23-95
TRIM CARE, CLEANING - WHEEL AND WHEEL ............................ 22-19
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION .....23-20,23-34,
23-43
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION, LEFT D-PILLAR ........................... 23-94
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION, LEFT QUARTER .......................... 23-94
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION, RIGHT D-PILLAR ........................... 23-98
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION, RIGHT QUARTER .......................... 23-97
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL ....23-20,23-34,23-43
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL, LEFT D-PILLAR ........................... 23-94
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL, LEFT QUARTER .......................... 23-94
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL, RIGHT D-PILLAR ........................... 23-97
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL, RIGHT QUARTER .......................... 23-97
TRIM PLATE - INSTALLATION, DOOR SILL ............................... 23-89
TRIM PLATE - REMOVAL, DOOR SILL ....23-89
TRIM RING AND COVER - FOLD-IN- FLOOR - INSTALLATION, CARPET ........23-84
TRIM RING AND COVER - FOLD-IN- FLOOR - REMOVAL, CARPET ...........23-84
TRIP DEFINITION, DESCRIPTION .........25-1
TROUBLE CODES - STANDARD PROCEDURE, OBTAINING DIAGNOSTIC . . . 8E-15
TUB CARPET INSERT - FOLD-IN-FLOOR - INSTALLATION, SECOND ROW FLOOR ....23-98
TUB CARPET INSERT - FOLD-IN-FLOOR - REMOVAL, SECOND ROW FLOOR ........23-98
TUB CARPETS INSERT - FOLD-IN-FLOOR - INSTALLATION, REAR FLOOR ..........23-96
TUB CARPETS INSERT - FOLD-IN-FLOOR - REMOVAL, REAR FLOOR .............23-95
TUBE - 2.4L - DESCRIPTION, WATER PUMP INLET ......................... 7-36
TUBE - 2.4L - INSTALLATION, WATER PUMP INLET ......................... 7-36
TUBE - 2.4L - REMOVAL, WATER PUMP INLET ............................... 7-36
TUBE - 3.3/3.8L - INSTALLATION, WATER PUMP INLET ......................... 7-37
TUBE - 3.3/3.8L - REMOVAL, WATER PUMP INLET ......................... 7-37
TUBE - INSTALLATION, DRAIN .........23-172
TUBE - INSTALLATION, EXHAUST .......24-116
TUBE - INSTALLATION, FUEL TANK FILLER ............................. 14-17
RS INDEX33
Description Group-Page Description Group-Page Description Group-Page