Dodge Grand Caravan driver side lower control arm replacement
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Video also applies to passenger side, which is simpler since you don't have the transmission in the way of the front bushing bolt. Applies to the following vehicles:
Dodge Grand Caravan 2008-2020
Chrysler Town & Country 2008-2016
Dodge Ram C/V 2012-2015
Volkswagen Routan 2009-2014
Torque specs and bolt sizes:
Ball joint, one 18mm nut: 20 ft lbs + 1/2 turn, 18mm (if you don't remove the driveshaft you will have to tighten this by feel)
Front control arm, one 21mm bolt: 114 ft lbs
Rear control arm, one 21mm bolt and one 21mm nut: 114 ft lbs
Sway bar link ends, two 18mm nuts (one per side): 65ft lbs
Front transmission mount to front crossmember, two 16mm bolts: 41 ft lbs
Wheel nuts, ten 19mm nuts (5 per side): 100 ft lbs
In addition to a 1/2 inch ratchet and sockets for the sizes above, have the following available:
- floor jack and jack stands
- a torch
- a hand saw and extra blades
- rubber mallet
- long screwdriver
- pry bar
- ramps
- a lot of patience