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Dodge Grand Caravan CV Joint
The CV Joint in Dodge Grand Caravan is used to transmit power from the transaxle to the wheels with ease especially during suspension movement and steering. These joints ensure that the shafts keep rotating at a constant speed while at the same time adapting with the changing geometry of the axle shafts. Dodge Grand Caravan usually utilize Rzeppa joints at the outer ends and plunging joints at the inner ends of the axle, bearings at the outer joint allow more aggressive angle in comparison to the inboard bearing. The Dodge Grand Caravan has seen different years and all these models have integrated different types of CV joints namely, the fixed and the plunging type. There are mainly two widely used types of joints, these are Rzeppa joint for outboard applications and tripod joint for in board applications. The main difference lies in their design and function: With Rzeppa joints, articulation is high whereas with tripod joints, movement is along the axial rank. It is therefore critical to maintain the CV joints and the rubber boots that shroud the joints in order to increase their service life since any breach on the protective rubber boots will trigger rapid destruction of the CV joints.
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Dodge Grand Caravan CV Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to disassemble and inspect CV joints for driveaxles on Dodge Grand Caravan?A: To begin, loosen the hub nut and wheel lug nuts, then elevate the vehicle and securely support it using jackstands. Next, remove the driveaxles and determine the type of CV joints present. For driveaxles with properly functioning CV joints and no noise or vibration issues, boot replacement is sufficient. However, if the CV joint exhibits significant wear or has operated without lubrication due to a damaged boot, disassembly and inspection become necessary. To disassemble the inner CV joint, remove the clamps and slide back the boot to access the tripod. Depending on the CV joint type, follow specific procedures: for early GKN driveaxles, bend the retaining tabs back with pliers while compressing the retention spring; for later GKN driveaxles, secure the CV joint housing in a vise and gently pull on the shaft to release the tripod rollers; for SSG driveaxles, remove the tripod using a wire ring retainer in a groove on the housing. Regardless of the type, support the housing to prevent excessive angles and roller detachment. Remove the snap-ring for all but later GKN axles. Clean the grease from the tripod assembly and inspect for wear, damage, corrosion, or excessive play, replacing damaged components. Inspect the inner splined area for wear and damage. Clean the housing, check its splines, ball races, spring, spring cup, and the spherical end of the shaft for wear, damage, nicks, and corrosion, replacing worn or damaged parts. Install a new boot, securing it with a clamp. For the outer CV joint, remove the boot clamps and push the boot back. If the CV joint was operating correctly with uncontaminated grease, replace the boot; otherwise, proceed with disassembly to assess if replacement is necessary. Clean the axle spline area, check for wear, and clean the outer CV joint bearing assembly, marking the relative positions of the components. Secure the housing shaft in a vise and remove the housing using a soft-face hammer, supporting the CV joint to prevent damage. For SSG driveaxles, mark the position of the damper weight, loosen the damper weight bolts, slide the weight and the boot toward the inner joint, remove the circlip with snap-ring pliers, and slide off the inner joint. Remove the boot and, if the CV joint was noisy or grease was contaminated, proceed with disassembly. Remove the circlip from the axle groove, clean the spline area, and inspect all components for damage, wear, corrosion, or cracks. Replace any unserviceable parts and, if needed, replace the outer housing wear sleeve. Prior to reassembly, apply a thin coat of oil to all CV joint components. Reassemble the CV joint components, aligning marks as needed, and install the cross in the cage. Rotate the cross into position in the cage and housing, ensuring the marks face out and are aligned. Pack the lubricant into the ball races and grooves, install the balls, place the driveaxle in the vise, slide the boot over it, and install a new circlip in the axle groove. Finally, position the CV joint housing on the axle, align the splines, and secure it by tapping with a soft-face hammer, verifying it's seated on the circlip by testing its pull resistance, then install the boot.
