Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1995

23 - 12 BODY
BODY (Continued)
DESCRIPTION
Lifgate stabalizer wedge striker to D-pillar bolts
Luggage rack crossbar fasteners
Lumbar support handle screw
Pivot bolt to the body half of hood hinge
Prop assembly to lifgate bolts
Rear door glass to regulator bolt
Rear door hinge to B-pillar bolt
Rear door hinge to door bolt
Rear door latch striker
Rear latch to sliding door end frame
Rear seat back to seat cushion bolt
Recliner to seat back frame
Seatback frame upper rail
Seatback hinge bolt
Seatback hinge cover screws
Shoulder belt turning loop onto height adjuster
Sliding door center hinge adjusting bolt
Sliding door glass nuts
Sliding door latch striker
Sliding door to roller arm bracket
Storage bin track quide to seat riser
Support cylinders to liftgate
BODY LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Body mechanisms
inspected, cleaned, and lubricated, as required, to
maintain ease of operation and to provide protection
against rust and wear. When performing other under
hood services, the hood latch release mechanism and
safety catch should be inspected, cleaned, and lubri-
cated. During the winter season, external door lock
cylinders should be lubricated to assure proper oper-
ation when exposed to water and ice.
Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
grit. If necessary, a suitable solvent can be used to
clean the item to be lubricated. After lubricating a
component, any excess oil or grease should be
removed.
LUBRICANT APPLICATION
DOOR LOCK CYLINDERS
(1) Apply a small amount of lubricant directly into
the lock cylinder.
(2) Apply a small amount of lubricant to the key.
and linkages should
N·m
3
4
1
28
28
11
28
28
28
28
27
12
8
48
2.3
39
15
3.4
28
12
3.5
28
(3) Insert key into lock cylinder and cycle the
mechanism from the locked to the unlocked position.
NOTE: Do not add more lubricant.
be
(4) Cycle the lock cylinder mechanism several
times to allow the lubricant to flow throughout the
cylinder.
(5) Wipe all lubricant from exterior of lock cylinder
and key.
ALL OTHER BODY MECHANISMS
(1) Clean component as described above.
(2) Apply specified lubricant to all pivoting and
sliding contact areas of component.
LUBRICANT USAGE
ENGINE OIL
• Door Hinges – Hinge Pin and Pivot Contact
Areas
• Hood Hinges – Pivot Points
• Liftgate Hinges
Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
— 30
— 35
—
21 —
21 —
8 —
20 —
20 —
20 —
20 —
19 —
9 —
— 71
35 —
— 20
29 —
— 130
— 30
21 —
9 —
— 31
21 —
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