DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual (6) Remove nut attaching outer tie rod end to
steering knuckle by holding the tie rod end stud
while loosening and removing nut with a wrench
(Fig. 11).
(7) Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle
us

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual INSPECTION - STEERING KNUCKLE
Inspect the knuckle for the following:
²Cracks or breaks
²Dents or damage
²Stress marks indicating a bend
The front suspension knuckle is not a repairable
component of

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual (6) Install tie rod end into knuckle steering arm.
Start nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud
of tie rod end stationary using a socket (Fig. 11),
tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle at

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual REMOVAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove steering knuckle from vehicle. (Refer
to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/KNUCKLE -
REMOVAL)
(2) Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool, pry
seal boot off of ball joint (Fig. 17).
(

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual CAUTION: Do not use an arbor press to install the
sealing boot on the ball joint. Damage to the seal-
ing boot will occur if excessive pressure is applied
to the sealing boot when it is being installe

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual (4) Remove the bolts fastening the power steering
cooler to the front suspension cradle crossmember
reinforcement (Fig. 21).
(5) Remove the lower control arm rear bushing
retainer bolts located on eac

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY - LOWER CONTROL ARM
(REAR BUSHING - HYDRO)
(1) Remove the lower control arm from the front
suspension cradle. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/
FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL)
(2) Mount the low

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual NOTE: Hydro bushings and grooves on control arm
stems are unique for right and left sides. Left side
bushing master spline and control arm groove are
on the top (when mounted on vehicle). Right side
b

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual (6) Back off the forcing screw and remove tool.
(7) Install lower control arm on vehicle. (Refer to 2
- SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM -
INSTALLATION)
INSTALLATION - LOWER CONTROL ARM
(1) Position

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DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Workshop Manual The stabilizer bar to front crossmember cushion
bushings are split for easy removal and installation.
The split in the bushings should be positioned toward
the rear of the vehicle, with the square cor
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