Thanks Barry. This repair was a hard one. Next time I really need to use some heat. I don’t own any real torches, so a little hand held plumbing one with some MAP gas hopefully will work. Just sold this van, and “upgraded” (if there is such a thing in a Caravan) from a 2010 to a 2014. Different power train and a bit of a styling change. Should be a whole crop of new videos to do on it. Stay healthy!
@@jasonglaneuski5894 Thanks Jason. Sorry for the long length of the video. Sometimes hard to k it what to show and when to say that is enough. It’s not a easy job.
A word to the wise from a multi-decade mechanic, if you want to increase the life of any flexible bushing the inner sleeve should be tightened at mid travel, or you are preloading stress into the bushing. Eg. these trailing arm bushing or shocks should not even be snugged until the van suspension is at curb height, or in other words with the wheels on the ground and with the most common load weight applied. Pedantic mechanics will simulate the driver's weight, and the fat aunt if she is always along for the ride. Oh, and what a great video, thank you.
Actually a great tip. If I remember right, and its many videos ago, I did tighten & torque the trailing arm bushings with load applied. I think (Again its awhile) the shocks, I tightened with no load. I do appreciate your input.
Working on that. Going to be a few weeks as other commitments on the list. I will send a notification to all subscribers so everyone does not have to keep looking. Thanks for you patience.
Some have commented they have removed the rubber and then cut a slot in the metal and then pushed it out. Next one I may try that! Thanks for watching!
I guess I could have. My videos are more for the average person trying to do repairs at home with basic tools, no hoist, no torches or welders. Thanks for stopping by! Talk to you again, hopefully soon.
@@landry1980rl désolé mais un ami a fabriqué l'outil sur mesure pour moi. De nombreux magasins ont également fabriqué leurs produits sur mesure. Je n'ai pas encore trouvé le bon outil à vendre. Un grand bonjour du Manitoba!
I think that might be a great idea! Working on the ground is not easy. I also think if it was up on a hoist (not gonna happen, but...) it would have gone better.
@unclemarksdiyauto just finished replacing mine 2 days ago, the cutting method works great. I popped mine out with a hammer post cut. All the rubber smoke does make it hard to know when you are through though.
@@pattime2laugh599 exactly, I drilled out first big enough to get the blade started. Be careful not to cut too far though, you are better off going shy and attempting to hammer it to failure. No reason you can’t do a few holes/cuts. Edit: but yes a sawzall
Isn't always! (Most shops I know have made up something themselves.) I would have bought the correct tool, but nothin I could find listed using it for the Grand Caravan.
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Yep, not a easy task for sure. Maybe with heat and air tools, and a hoist for sure. On a jack, there just is not enough room to work properly.
I appreciate how organized them to the point all your repair videos are! Thank you!
Thanks Barry. This repair was a hard one. Next time I really need to use some heat. I don’t own any real torches, so a little hand held plumbing one with some MAP gas hopefully will work. Just sold this van, and “upgraded” (if there is such a thing in a Caravan) from a 2010 to a 2014. Different power train and a bit of a styling change. Should be a whole crop of new videos to do on it. Stay healthy!
You're a great teacher and video producer 👍 Well made video for sure 💯
I’m so-so, but I try. Your staying busy?
Excellent video
@@jasonglaneuski5894 Thanks Jason. Sorry for the long length of the video. Sometimes hard to k it what to show and when to say that is enough. It’s not a easy job.
Wow, I appreciate you sharing the ugly side of this repair. At least I know what to expect but I’m going to try and do it myself on my Kia.
@@avenger9652 let us know how it goes/went! All the best.
@ thank you, I will.
Excellent video!! 👍🏼 🇨🇦
Thanks! Some how this got released early! It was suppose to come out in May! Oh well, it can help someone early! LOL!
A word to the wise from a multi-decade mechanic, if you want to increase the life of any flexible bushing the inner sleeve should be tightened at mid travel, or you are preloading stress into the bushing. Eg. these trailing arm bushing or shocks should not even be snugged until the van suspension is at curb height, or in other words with the wheels on the ground and with the most common load weight applied. Pedantic mechanics will simulate the driver's weight, and the fat aunt if she is always along for the ride. Oh, and what a great video, thank you.
Actually a great tip. If I remember right, and its many videos ago, I did tighten & torque the trailing arm bushings with load applied. I think (Again its awhile) the shocks, I tightened with no load. I do appreciate your input.
This is very helpful thank you.
Also did you ever make a link on the dimensions for the tool I’d like to make one
It is on the to do list! It will be a while before I get to it, sorry.
What are the specs on that trailing arm tool you made? No vid seems to be there
Working on that. Going to be a few weeks as other commitments on the list. I will send a notification to all subscribers so everyone does not have to keep looking. Thanks for you patience.
Great video as I have 190k on my 2014 Chrysler and this looks like a pain in the ass 😂😂😂😂thanks though
Some have commented they have removed the rubber and then cut a slot in the metal and then pushed it out. Next one I may try that! Thanks for watching!
Why not just use impact gun with tool to drive bearing out? Great video
I guess I could have. My videos are more for the average person trying to do repairs at home with basic tools, no hoist, no torches or welders. Thanks for stopping by! Talk to you again, hopefully soon.
What if your trailing arm breaks in half? Can you replace it or is it part of the rear axle assembly?
@@marvinhardy4751 I am not 100% sure. As I think for a moment, I believe it is all one piece. Both trailing arms and the axle. Auto wrecker maybe?
Bonjour, merci pour la video tres utile. Pouvez vous me donner un lien pour que je puisse commander le bon extracteur comme vous utiliser?
Merci
@@landry1980rl désolé mais un ami a fabriqué l'outil sur mesure pour moi. De nombreux magasins ont également fabriqué leurs produits sur mesure. Je n'ai pas encore trouvé le bon outil à vendre. Un grand bonjour du Manitoba!
@@unclemarksdiyauto ok merci beaucoup. Je vais essayer de trouvé quelque chose. Un Bonjour du Québec
Does it matter if you put the bolt in with the head towards the outside of vehicle
@@MEGABL0CKS How can you install it the other way? No room to slide it in from the back!
Is this john Goodman working on his van?
I had to take a different job since Rosanne dumped me! LOL!
I just did one the other day and I didn't have to remove the caliper
@@matthewjingle8673 Good info for us to know next time, Matthew.
A careful cut on the inside might make it easier to remove.
I think that might be a great idea! Working on the ground is not easy. I also think if it was up on a hoist (not gonna happen, but...) it would have gone better.
@unclemarksdiyauto just finished replacing mine 2 days ago, the cutting method works great. I popped mine out with a hammer post cut. All the rubber smoke does make it hard to know when you are through though.
@@Stew-rl9qk so true. Next time I will use your method! Thanks.
@@Stew-rl9qk Hi, what method of cutting did they use? I was thinking of drilling a hole through the rubber big enough to get a saws-all blade through.
@@pattime2laugh599 exactly, I drilled out first big enough to get the blade started.
Be careful not to cut too far though, you are better off going shy and attempting to hammer it to failure. No reason you can’t do a few holes/cuts.
Edit: but yes a sawzall
will be easy if you use the right tool
Isn't always! (Most shops I know have made up something themselves.) I would have bought the correct tool, but nothin I could find listed using it for the Grand Caravan.
Videos like this, on how NOT to do the job, have their value. ...😂😂
you work with what you have. I see you have never done a how to video? Why not show us how?
What was that creepy whispering and breathing in the background?😅
@@LynxStarAuto heater and a fan running in the background. What is lynxStarAuto channel about?