Steering Rack Replacement 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Town & Country
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- 8 month update: The Edelmann steering rack is still going strong with no leaks and no problems. (At 8 months with the BBB Industries rack I was already topping off the fluid at least once a month.)
A+++ for Edelmann!
Steering Rack Replacement 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Town & Country, Voyager.
This is a big job, so this video is quite long. I did my best to cover every step in the procedure.
0:00 Intro, Tools and Parts Needed
2:45 Preparation & Safety
3:22 Preliminary Disassembly
7:18 Lower Plate and Related Components removal
11:58 Disconnecting the Power Steering Lines and Rack Removal
15:00 Moving Linkage to the New Rack and Installation
20:16 Reassembly of Lower Plate and Related Components
23:40 Fluid Fill and Bleeding
26:43 IF YOU WATCH NOTHING ELSE, WATCH THIS SECTION
34:20 Final Results
37:00 Thanks For Watching, Please Subscribe!
Disclaimer:
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Thanks for posting . And all the tips ( you learned from re-doing ) . All those little added things like ,,, using the slim , long wrench to just loosen the nut from INSIDE the van ,, then proceeding outside ( under ) the van to remove ,,,,,,,, those little tips are very helpful . Going to start on 2005 , Dodge SXT , 3.8L soon . So , again ,, Thanks for all the info . 👍 .
Thanks for the positive feedback, I hope your repair goes smoothly.
Thanks! Too much crap under there to deal with for an old guy-taking it to the dealer!
Been dreading it, dragged my feet for over a year, but when I started going through a quart of fluid a month I had no choice.
Thanks for the detailed video. VERY HELPFUL. 😊.
This is a big job, I'm glad my video helped!
I had the same experience but my leaky rack was rebuilt by ac delco. I couldn't get a new rack at the time so i did a crazy thing and went to a pull a part yard, got a used one, and rebuilt it myself.😮 I also took the opportunity to replace the motor mounts (with oem) since i had better access for the rear one. All in all, took me 3 days.
It's a bear of a job, and to do it on your back in your driveway is comparable to water boarding.
tnks
Thanks for you time and you pacience. Blessings.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Great video, I've got a 2004 Grand Caravan 3.3L that is starting to drip PS fluid down the driver's side tie rod. So I'm thinking I've got a rack replacement in my future. Your video is excellent, and funny thing is I was just looking at the price of racks on RockAuto. After looking at them more closely I decided to go with the Edelmann even before watching your video, nice to see confirmation here that I was on the right track. Got everything you recommended, including air, impact tools and sockets. Just have to check if my 18mm Gearwrench open end wrench is long enough (I also have the same Craftsman wrenches you do). Hopefully the differences between my 2004 and your van in this video is not going to be overly significant.
I am glad to hear you dodged the BBBullet by getting the Edelman! I know it's a different rack, but I don't think it's that far off under the car. There are some (town & country's?) that have active suspension or some other components tucked under there, but I haven't seen one in person.
Oh, and the 18mm needs not only the length, but the slim profile, The thickness of the craftsman is just thick enough to prevent turning the nut far enough.
Nice
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I can't even get the wrench on the lines. Not enough space 😮💨😮💨😮💨
Are you using the same slim wrench as I am and are you accessing them from under the brake pedal inside the van? Once they are broken loose I then go under the van and wiggle/turn them until they come off.
@@DIYBenzGarage i couldnt get it from the inside but i managed to get from the bottom. I was surprised that it wasnt that tight.
@@timsouttahereI hope you managed to get the whole job done. What is the year make and model, 4 or 6 cylinder?
@@DIYBenzGarage 2001 chrysler town and country with handicap access ramp. I'm finishing up today. The hard part is finished lol
@@timsouttahereAh, clearances must be different. I did my 2001 GC before I did videos, I remember it was a nightmare. I undid the fluid lines from underneath with a stubby wrench 1/4 turn at a time and knocked the pin out from inside the van and I don't think I removed the lower cradle. 2 days of hell. I don't think there were any instruction videos back then.
Congratulate yourself on accomplishing a very difficult job.