✅ DETAILED REMOVAL 2001 - 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN A-ARM CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT ( PART 1 )
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- If my video helped you or saved you money, please consider donating to my channel using the Super THANKS button found just below this video. Each donation goes towards tools, project supplies, parts, and production value. Big or small, every bit helps!!! In Part 1 of this series, I show you the steps required to remove the front control arms on a 2001 - 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. In the part 2, I will show you how to install the new A-arms along with follow up videos on how to replace the sway bar end links and mount bushings as well as a full replacement of the power steering rack and pinion. ✔ • ✅( PART 2 ) DETAILED I...
After all repairs are performed, a full 4 wheel alignment must be performed to prevent premature tire wear and unsafe wheel and tire alignment. Normally, the alignment will include shifting the cradle as well as repositioning front end components to achieve a proper alignment and steering geometry. Remember, it is up to the mechanic to ensure all components are installed correctly and all fasteners are tightened to specifications. Inspect your work before driving the vehicle!
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That is the cleanest undercarriage I've seen!
Simple green and power washer.
Thank you for this life saving upload Sir. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...
I have a 30 gallon husky compressor with high flow fittings. My aircat regular and stubby scream. I can't do more than a 5 second squeeze without the compressor turning on, but every fastener comes off like it is finger tight. Have not met a fastener that won't say uncle. Will be doing a full suspension change on my 2006 T&C. Struts, sway bar links, tie rods and control arms. Just did all four bearings, brakes and load leveler shocks.
I love the DETAIL. So many video's cut off the most important steps and that is the details. I couldn't figure out how to remove the front bolts on this *^*##!! control arm. Now I do. The biggest drawback that I have is my van has lived in Maine for all it's life and not many bolts just slide free. I should probably have stock in lubricating sprays.
Brace does not need to be removed. I just replaced both control arms by removing only brace bolts on the side you are working on. Brace will flex so you can remove and install new control arm with ease. Using 18mm open end wrench was a big help without removing the axle. However, I noticed that was the only size I didn’t have in my tool cabinet and most tool sets at stores don’t include 18mm for some reason. Thanks for the video.
Thank you.
I did this today and did not remove the body mount bushing and only removed half the bolts holding the cradle . big pry bar to lift the tranny and use a gun the remove the bolt . lube the control arm bushing and a few taps and its in .
Why take the entire brace down? Loosen the bolts that will allow a crow bar to open up the space to allow the bushing to fit through.
Have you done it that way before? That's the same thing I thought at first, but I was unsuccessful because the bushings are so stiff & compressed in there.
If you've done it that way, how exactly did you do it & what tools did you use?
Thank you for the video!
What were the points where you secured the jack stands? It looks like you used a pair of 3 ton jackstands, and a pair of maybe 6 ton jackstands.
Thanks for any details
At 8:04 you can see approximate mount points I used. I felt it was safer to double up stands and have a floor jack under the front motor mount. That way if the main support failed I had 2 backups in place.
Nicely done
You didn't have to completely remove the crattle ive watched few other videos and they all only took a few bolts out to allow the lower control arm to slide out of the fitting
what videos did you watch that show this? everything I've watched they take the whole cradle off. Thanks!
@@citrusfarms i just did it with only loosening the cradel bolts cutting the ball joint from the knuckle and taking the bolt for the the arm. slid the new one into place put the one bolt in and bolt for ball joint retighten the cradle and done
The gas recirculation is the fuel vapor canister full of charcoal pieces that absorb gas fumes when refueling and the other piece is the purge valve also part of evap system
Its the EVAP system. Charcoal cannister, leak detection pump, liquid separator and lines. The purge valve is directly in front of the air cleaner assembly. Some have the LDP system and some do not. This 2002 van does not have an EGR but the 2005 I did this on did.
@@BOSSC351sProductions ok that's More than I knew thanks . These are the best how to videos for the caravan I have seen so far
Lol like the bolts that run thru the body come out that easy......
They do when not corroded. We don't have rot in the south like northern vehicles do.
@@BOSSC351sProductions I know. Lol just giving ya shit. God, my neon was a pain in the ass to drop my crossmember to do my power steering rack. Said fuck it and went fluidless
Rockauto sells these control arms that are either Heavy-duty or standard. I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan with 157,000 miles on it. Would either one fit?
Just loosen the cv axle nut and push it out way faster then put a socket on the ball joint
Thanks brother 🔥
Nice Texas rust free van but most of us dont have that luxury. If your in the midwest, even with a 3/4" impact gun you will not get those two body frame cradle bolts to move and be careful you dont break the bolt. All the lubricating spray in the world won't help, the nut cage sits above and you cant see it unless you torch a hole to get at it.
That is unfortunate. I have seen vehicles from up north here and I understand what your saying.
nice video. thank you.
great
I wonder if the company intentionally or accidentally did that with the bolt?
I will tell you that the #1 enemy of a mechanic is the engineer. "You can think this shit up but you can't work on it!"
That’s what I’m saying. How am I supposed to get that single bolt off. It will not budge!!
Well crap. The ball joint is spinning with the nut. I think I have to remove the axle to get at the Allen key on the top of the ball joint. Right?
Try putting vehicle weight back on it. Or a jack.
Remove the axle nut and push the axle back into the spindle, the c/v joints have enough in/out movement...
@@BOSSC351sProductions That did the trick.
Did you pressure wash all of that underneath, It was really clean...
Yes along with simple green. Its easier to work clean than filthy. Plus it assist in finding faults after the work is completed.
@@BOSSC351sProductions Yeah it makes for a nice work environment. This is what i did for a living for 35 years on foreign cars in dealerships. I'm a retired Master ASE tech, after that I taught it on the College level for 5 years. I started on Motorcycles at about 12 years of age and at 70 it's getting hard to do this kind of thing now. Bad knees and arthritis but I still manage to get it done.... I just changed the water pump on my 03 GC, what a stupid design.....
Can you not just jack up the front of the transmission a little, to get that long bolt out of the front of the Lower control arm, instead of taking out the cradle bolt like you did? Or is jacking the tranny up something that is just not recommended? Getting ready to do both sides of my 03 Grand Caravan soon. Thanks for the info and the upload!
You can and it works for many people if yout transmission mounts are worn...which if your a arm is worn your transmission mounts likely are worn as well. This guy in his video did it the way the service manual recommends though. There is much less risk of damage this way.
It was easier for me to just take the cradle loose. I really do not like jacking on components or pans plus you must take the mounts loose and also chance pinching or bending something. It really is pretty easy. If the cradle is not lined back up then the alignment shop will align it in order to align the front end.
Good job 👍
Just did both of mine. I didn't remove the whole thing got them out. The bolt against the tranny sucked. I got them both changes, a long with my hub bearings and front brakes.
I have the Milwaukee fuel impact best investment I have ever made no more 4 way
12:30 It seems you are losing steering liquid?
As old as u are u should have a set of ratcheting wrenches 😂😂😂
I do.
How about change the bolt direction when installing?
So if my lower ball joint is bad, does it mean i should just install a new A arm already? I ask because it looks like it has all the bushings installed that are bad on mine
The factory service manual for my 2004 says that the control arm ball joint can't be replaced like on most vehicles and when it goes bad the entire control arm has to be replaced. The after market control arms may or may not be made so that the ball joint can be replaced by itself.
It is normally more cost effective to just buy the whole assembly already with the parts installed rather than try to repop a used arm with new bushings and ball joint. You then would be out of more time and labor to press them out and new ones back in as well as $$$ to pay someone to do it if you do not have the proper tools.
I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan that need the lower control arms. Where did you buy the lower control arms? Thank you.
Front Lower Left Control Arm: ebay.to/365ekgS
Front Lower Right Control Arm: ebay.to/2RvYkiv
@@BOSSC351sProductions Thank you for providing the information and the video indicating the process to replace these parts. I appreciate.
@@dancar02 You are welcome!
How you lose the bolt for the control arm?
Jak the transmission up
You have a power steering leak on the rack and pinion.
Yes, I covered it in the rack and pinion removal video.
If I can hit it with my air gun, no way I'm using hand tools. Wobble extensions will work well in tight spots.
Where did you purchase the impact wrench ?
Kobalt is carried at Lowes home department stores
Lowes
@@BOSSC351sProductions i got one because of your video, love it!
What size is that wrench
For which part?
You're lucky this isn't rusted. It's a whole different ball-game when you're dealing with rusted bolts.
Open end not box end
Southern vehicle. Not a speck of corrosion. Must be nice.