OEM Dodge Caravan Liftgate Lift Support

Dodge Caravan Liftgate Lift Support Parts and Q&A

• Lift Cylinder
  4894554AE
  Q:

  How to Service and Repair Liftgate Lift Support on Dodge Caravan?

  A:

  To service or fix the trunk/liftgate shock/support, release the latch of the liftgate, lift it all the way up and keep it upright using a lifting device. Take out the Weather Strip from above the D-pillar flange which meets the end pivot of the liftgate, as well as remove the bolts securing the end pivot to the D-pillar and the bolt that holds the liftgate prop to the liftgate, making it easy to pull the prop assembly from the vehicle. When you install, join the cylinder end to the D-pillar and attach the shaft end to the liftgate. Place the prop assembly, fit the lifting bolt, join the end pivot bolt and tighten both to 34 N.m (25 ft.lbs.) torque. After that, put the liftgate opening weather strip onto the D-pillar flange near the end pivot of the prop assembly, close the liftgate and check if everything is working fine.
• Lift Cylinder
  4894554AG
  Q:

  How to Install Liftgate Lift Support on Dodge Caravan?

  A:

  Before fitting the trunk or liftgate shock support, first connect the cylinder end to the D-pillar and attach the shaft end to the liftgate. Place the prop assembly in position and mount the bolt that holds it to the liftgate. Following this, fit the bolt that holds the end pivot to the D-pillar, make sure each bolt is tightened to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque. Once removed, insert the opening Weather Strip strip on the flange at the D-pillar's side near where the prop assembly end pivot is located. After you are done, close the liftgate and make sure it works properly.