2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN seat belt

(7) Rotate the crankshaft CLOCKWISE two com-
plete revolutions manually for seating of the belt,
until the crankshaft is repositioned at the TDC posi-
tion. Verify that the camshaft and crankshaft timing
marks are in proper position (Fig. 128).
(8) Check if the spring tang is within the tolerance
window (Fig. 129). If the spring tang is within the
tolerance window, the installation process is complete
and nothing further is required. If the spring tang is
not within the tolerance window, repeat Steps 5
through 7.
(9) Install engine mount bracket to engine (Fig.
119).
(10) Install timing belt front covers and bolts
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install air conditioning/generator belt ten-
sioner and pulley (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCES-
SORY DRIVE/BELT TENSIONERS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to
9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - INSTALLATION).(14) Install accessory drive belts (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(15) Install drive belt splash shield.
(16) Install right front wheel.
(17) Connect make-up air hose to cylinder head
cover.
(18) Install air cleaner housing, upper cover, and
clean air tube.
TIMING BELT TENSIONER &
PULLEY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove timing belt idler pulley (Fig. 130).
(3) Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6847
while removing bolt (Fig. 131). Remove both cam
sprockets.
(4) Remove rear timing belt cover fasteners and
remove cover from engine (Fig. 132).
(5) Remove lower bolt attaching timing belt ten-
sioner assembly to engine and remove tensioneras
an assembly(Fig. 133).
Fig. 128 Crankshaft and Camshaft Timing
1 - CAMSHAFT TIMING MARKS
2 - CRANKSHAFT TDC MARKS
3 - TRAILING EDGE OF SPROCKET TOOTH
Fig. 129 Timing Belt Tension Verification
1 - SPRING TANG
2 - TOLERANCE WINDOW
RSENGINE 2.4L9-69
TIMING BELT AND SPROCKET(S) (Continued)

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL
RETAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove crankshaft rear oil seal (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL
SEAL - REAR - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove oil seal retainer screws (Fig. 83).
(4) Remove oil seal retainer (Fig. 83).
(5) Clean engine block and retainer of oil and gas-
ket material. Make sure surfaces are clean and free
of oil.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position new gasket and install retainer on
block (Fig. 83). Tighten attaching screws to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
(2) Install oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install oil seal (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR -
INSTALLATION).
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove the right front wheel and inner splash
shield.
(4) Remove the accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove vibration damper bolt.
(6) Insert Special Tool 8450 into crankshaft nose
(Fig. 84).
(7) Position 3-jaw puller Special Tool 1026 on
damper as shown in (Fig. 84). Turn puller forcing
screw until damper releases from crankshaft.
(8) Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install crankshaft vibration damper using the
forcing screw, nut, and thrust bearing/washer from
Special Tool 8452 (Fig. 85).
NOTE: To minimize friction and prolong tool life,
lubricate the threads on the forcing screw of Spe-
cial Tool 8452.
(2) Position vibration damper on crankshaft.
(3) Screw Special Tool 8452 into crankshaft until
the bolt seats. Turn the nut to install damper until it
seats fully.
(4) Remove Special Tool 8452.
(5) Install vibration damper bolt. Torque bolt to 54
N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 82 Rear Crankshaft Oil SealÐInstallation
1 - SPECIAL TOOLS:
2 - C-4171 HANDLE
3 - 6926±2 INSTALLER
4 - 6926±1 GUIDE
5 - SEAL
Fig. 83 CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL
1 - OIL SEAL
2 - BOLT
3 - RETAINER - OIL SEAL
4 - GASKET
9 - 132 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Position the sprocket on the crankshaft (timing
mark out) with the timing slot aligned with the tim-
ing pin.
(2) Install sprocket using Special Tool 8452 (Fig.
143). Install sprocket until it is fully seats on the
crankshaft.(3) Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)INSTALLATION - TIMING CHAIN AND
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Rotate crankshaft so the timing arrow is to the
12 o'clock position (Fig. 141).
NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and sprockets with
clean engine oil before installation.
(2) While holding camshaft sprocket and chain in
hand, place timing chain around the sprocket, align-
ing the plated link with the dot on the sprocket. Posi-
tion the timing arrow to the 6 o'clock position (Fig.
141).
(3) Place timing chain around crankshaft sprocket
with the plated link lined up with the dot on the
sprocket. Install camshaft sprocket into position.
(4) Use a straight edge to check alignment of tim-
ing marks.
(5) Install camshaft sprocket bolt and washer.
Tighten bolt to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(6) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check tim-
ing mark alignment (Fig. 141). If timing marks do
not line up, remove camshaft sprocket and realign.
(7) Install the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 143 CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET - INSTALLATION
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8452-3
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8452-1
3 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
4 - THRUST BEARING / WASHER
9 - 160 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
6. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.6. Tighten the power steering pump drive
belt to specifications or replace automatic
tensioner where applicable. If drive belt is
worn or glazed, replace belt.
7. Faulty power steering pump
(Perform Power Steering Flow and
Pressure Test).7. Replace power steering pump.
8. Faulty power steering gear
(Perform Power Steering Flow and
Pressure Test).8. Replace power steering gear.
9. Excessive friction in steering
column or intermediate shaft/coupler.9. Isolate and correct condition.
10. Excessive friction in power
steering gear.10. Replace power steering gear.
11. Worn or binding seat and bearing
in front strut assembly.11. Replace seat and bearing in front strut
assembly.
STEERING WHEEL DOES
NOT RETURN TO
CENTER POSITION.1. Tires not inflated properly. 1. Inflate tires to specified pressure.
2. Improper front wheel alignment. 2. Check and adjust wheel alignment as
necessary.
3. Lack of lubrication causing binding
in front lower control arm ball joints.3. Lubricate ball joints if ball joints are not a
lubricated for life type of ball joint, then
inspect ball joint for wear, replace lower
control arm as necessary. If ball joint is a
lubricated for life ball joint, replace lower
control arm ball joint.
4. Steering column coupling joints
misaligned.4. Realign steering column coupling joints.
5. Steering wheel rubbing.** 5. Adjust steering column shrouds to
eliminate rubbing condition.
6. Damaged, mispositioned or
unlubricated steering column coupler
to dash seal.**6. Replace, reposition, or lubricate dash
seal.
7. Binding mount bearing in front
strut assembly.7. Replace mount bearing in front strut
assembly.
8. Binding shaft bearing in steering
column.8. Replace the steering column.
9. Excessive friction in steering
column coupling.9. Replace steering column coupling.
10. Excessive friction in power
steering gear.10. Replace power steering gear.
RSSTEERING19-7
STEERING (Continued)

(a) If the heat staked or component seam loca-
tion is loose, hold the two components tightly
together and using a soldering gun with a flat tip,
melt the material securing the components
together. Do not over heat the affected area, dam-
age to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
(b) If the heat staked material is broken or miss-
ing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to
the area to be repaired. The panels that are being
heat staked must be held together while the apply-ing the glue. Once the new material is in place, it
may be necessary to use a soldering gun to melt
the newly applied material. Do not over heat the
affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim
panel may occur.
(4) Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the
repair.
(5) Install trim panel.
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
All seat belt anchor bolts 39 29 Ð
Armrest shoulder bolt 29 21 Ð
Bench seat riser bolts 48 35 Ð
Bench seat track nuts 48 35 Ð
Quad bucket seat track to cushion frame bolts 40 30 Ð
Bucket seat back pivot bolts 33 24 Ð
Center seat to seat track bolts 24 17 Ð
Child seat module screws (bench seats) 7 Ð 62
Child seat module screws (quad seats) 13.5 10 Ð
Crossmember to radiator closure panel bolts 28 21 Ð
Door check strap to door end frame 12 Ð 105
Door latch to door end frame bolts 10 Ð 89
Floor latch to seat cushion frame bolts 27 19 Ð
Fig. 14 COVER GAPS WITH MESH
1 - GROUND DOWN AREA
2 - PATCH
3 - MESH
Fig. 15 COVER MESH WITH ADHESIVE
1 - ADHESIVE
2 - MESH
3 - PATCH
4 - SPREADER
23 - 10 BODYRS
BODY (Continued)

DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Front cover to seat track screws 4 Ð 32
Front door hinge to hinge pillar bolts 34 25 Ð
Front door hinge to door nuts and bolts 34 25 Ð
Front door latch striker bolts 28 21 Ð
Front/quad seat cushion bolts 28.5 21 Ð
Front seat belt retractor bolts 38 28 Ð
Front seat riser to floor nuts 60 44 Ð
Front seat track cover screws 4 Ð 35
Front seat riser to seat track nuts 81 60 Ð
Front seatback pivot bolts 54 40 Ð
Front seatback recliner nut 12 Ð 105
Front seatback assist strap screws 2.5 Ð 22
Grocery bag holder screws 2 Ð 17
Hinge to liftgate bolts 33 24 Ð
Hood latch to bolts 13.5 10 Ð
Hood latch striker bolts 13.5 10 Ð
Hood hinge to hood bolts 13.5 10 Ð
Liftgate exterior handle outer screws 20 15 Ð
Liftgate exterior handle inner bolts 40 30 Ð
Lifgate hinge to roof header bolts 33 24 Ð
Liftgate latch bolts 16 12 Ð
Liftgate latch striker bolts 28 21 Ð
Liftgate lift motor link to liftgate 28 21 Ð
Liftgate spoiler bolts 9 Ð 80
Lifgate stabilizer wedge striker to D-pillar bolts 3 Ð 30
Luggage rack crossbar fasteners 4 Ð 35
Lumbar support handle screw 1 Ð 9
Pivot bolt to the body half of hood hinge 28 21 Ð
Prop assembly to lifgate bolts 28 21 Ð
Rear door glass to regulator bolt 11 8 Ð
Rear door hinge to B-pillar bolt 28 20 Ð
Rear door hinge to door bolt 28 20 Ð
Rear door latch striker 28 20 Ð
Rear latch to sliding door end frame 28 20 Ð
Rear seat back to seat cushion bolt 27 19 Ð
Recliner to seat back frame 12 9 Ð
Seatback frame upper rail 8 Ð 71
Seatback hinge bolt 48 35 Ð
Seatback hinge cover screws 2.3 Ð 20
Shoulder belt turning loop onto height adjuster 39 29 Ð
Side view mirror bolts 10 Ð 85
Sliding door center hinge adjusting bolt 15 Ð 130
RSBODY23-11
BODY (Continued)

DOOR - FRONT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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APPLIQUE
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
CHECK STRAP
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
DOOR
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................17
FRAME CLOSEOUT MOLDING
REMOVAL ± A-PILLAR-HEADER, OR B-PILLAR . 17
INSTALLATION ± A-PILLAR-HEADER, OR
B-PILLAR............................17
HINGE
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................18
LATCH
REMOVAL.............................18
INSTALLATION.........................18
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................19INSTALLATION.........................19
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................20
INSTALLATION.........................20
WATERSHIELD
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
WINDOW CRANK
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................21
INSTALLATION.........................22
WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................23
APPLIQUE
REMOVAL
(1) Roll door glass down.
(2) Remove outer door belt molding.
(3) Disengage clips holding front edge of applique
to door frame.
(4) Remove applique from vehicle (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position applique on vehicle.
(2) Hook rear edge of applique over rear edge of
door frame and seat applique bottom edge on sheet
metal.
(3) Engage clips to hold front edge of applique to
door frame.
(4) Install outer door belt molding.
23 - 14 DOOR - FRONTRS

TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the plug and remove screw attaching
door pull cup to inner door panel.
(2) Remove switch bezel and disconnect power win-
dow/memory switch.
(3) Remove screws attaching trim panel to door
from below map pocket.
(4) If equipped, remove window crank. (Refer to 23
- BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW CRANK -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove screw holding door trim to door panel
from behind inside latch release handle.
(6) Disengage clips attaching door trim to door
frame around perimeter of panel.
(7) Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange
from inner belt molding at top of door.
(8) Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain
access to latch linkage.
(9) Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside
latch release handle (Fig. 12).
(10) Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
(11) Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy
lamp electrical connectors.
(12) Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Hold top of trim panel away from door to gain
access to latch linkage.
(2) Place linkage rod in position on latch handle.
(3) Engage clip to hold linkage rod to inside latch
release handle.
Fig. 11 OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE
1 - CLIP
2 - LOCK CYLINDER
3 - KEY CYLINDER TO LATCH LINK
4 - OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH LINK5 - LOCK KNOB LINK
6 - FRONT DOOR
7 - KEY POSITION SWITCH
8 - OUTSIDE HANDLE
Fig. 12 INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LINKAGE
1 - DOOR LATCH HANDLE
2 - DOOR TRIM
3 - LATCH LINKAGE
4 - CLIP
5 - MEMORY SEAT SWITCH
23 - 20 DOOR - FRONTRS
LOCK CYLINDER (Continued)