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Steering shaft seal, Drive shaft universal joints, Body lubrication – Dodge 2009 Caravan User Manual

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CAUTION!

The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate
airflow direction through the filter. Failure to prop-
erly install the filter will result in the need to replace
it more often.

7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position.

Steering Shaft Seal

The steering shaft seal, at the point where the shaft passes
through the bulkhead, is lubricated when it is installed. If
the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned,
it should be lubricated with a multipurpose grease.
MOPAR

௡ Multi-Purpose Lubricant is recommended.

Drive Shaft Universal Joints

Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints. Peri-
odic lubrication of these joints is not required. However,
the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or

damage when other maintenance is performed. If leakage
or damage is evident, the universal joint boot and grease
should be replaced immediately.

Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.

Body Lubrication

Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as
MOPAR

௡ Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera-

tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE