✅ DETAILED REMOVAL 2001 - 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT ( PART 1 )

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In Part 1 of this video series, I show you what processes are required to remove the rack and pinion steering unit from a 2001 - 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan in preparation for installation of a new replacement unit. In Part 2, I will show you how to install the rack and pinion and associated components. ✔ • ✅✅( PART 2 ) DETAILED ...
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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[@BOSSC351sProductions]

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[@DominicMusarra]

Great video. Step by step. Very clear images and instructions. No wasted time in the video.

[@acetech9237]

Everything is well done. The only suggestion I have for anyone watching is to secure the steering wheel with the seatbelt. If it turns even half or one revolution past it's limit it will snap the steering clock spring and set the airbag light. Ask me how I know.

[@meatyklaws8774]

How do you know?

[@Player83]

Every "how to repair" movie should be done this way! Thank You from Poland!

[@joshbaker6488]

I hope I'm wrong but I may have to do this to the family van soon I literally just finished a few hours ago changing both front wheel bearings, inner and outer tie rods, front struts, rear shocks, all sway bar links, and both lower control arms and I still feel there's something not quite right other than alignment needing done and tires on the front. But anyways I really appreciate your videos they have helped me immensely only difference is I live in WV so there was lots of PB Blaster, Freeze Off and others used as well as a good bit of swearing and cussing lol. You are doing a really great thing for folks!! Really appreciate it!!

[@byronrichards3001]

Thank you kindly for this upload Sir. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

[@sterlingdavis6096]

Thank you very much for the video. I would not have attempted this job without it. You saved me probably 800 bucks! Thank you again for the content.

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Please like and subscribe!

[@skyshull5214]

Shit more like 1200 😂😂 these shops be tryna get your soul

[@consumersgasman8376]

very well done, one of the best videos Ive seen, shows all the steps with excellent quality video, thanks. I live in a rust belt, nothing comes apart as easy as in Texas.

[@fermares25]

Thanks for helping with the video, very important recommendations, to lift the truck, safely.

[@stephaniefaust642]

You are so thorough, and it is greatly appreciated!!

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Thank you! I try to show every detail!

[@01rutteger]

Thank you for the video. Just did this on my mother-in-law's van. Your video made it so much easier.

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Excellent!

[@truthseeker1203]

Did you get a Detroit axle rack? Is it still holding up?

[@dougfresh1341]

Nice video production. Great info. Thank you. My only comment of change is to edit with fast forward when removing several bolts or a long screw. Compresses time even more.

[@bentaylor501]

Should be a lot more likes on here

[@kevinmetcalf6371]

Thank you. Great video

[@christopherbeal-h7v]

great video!!!very helpful!!!Thanks

[@TheSleepingonit]

Thank you much, looked this up for a friend. I have a Silverado myself

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

I live in Wisconsin... Something tells me it's going to be a little different lol

[@gabrieleporter7059]

For anyone interested. I got that bolt at the steering connection on the bottom of the Rack out this morning. 2 minutes. Use a 21 mm or 13/16 stubble box wrench, set it on the nut accessing it from the exhaust side, and just let it sit making sure it is on the nut by feel. Don't even have to hold it in place, just wrench the bolt off from the bottom. I'm talking about that 1 single nut and bolt holding the rack under the driver side of the vehicle. Hope this helps.

[@hang4963]

Thank you so much sir, the picture were clear and steady 👍👍👍😜

[@mauricioluna6892]

exelente video muy bien explicado fue de mucha utilidad , Gracias por compartirlo.....

[@pconrz]

Thanks so much for this video. There are others but this was by far the best. It wasn't hard but it was time consuming for me. Also one added note: AWD vehicles require some extra steps.

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

You're very welcome!

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

I have a 2001 Chrysler town and country awd . Could you possibly explain the extra steps if they are not self evident!? I am going to tackle it in 2 weeks( payday) lol!

[@pconrz]

@@abitoffblacksmithing9985 Simply put - just follow this guys instructions - they are excellent - you will come to the point where you can't remove the steering rack and you will see it - the drive shaft runs from trans to the back axle - I chose to undo the driveshaft where it meets the trans - drain the smelly oil- slide the new rack in - replace driveshaft - tourque specs and order of tightening I can't help you with, I went rock star and just did it - The best advice I could give tho is this- It's a 2001 van, buddy there's just gonna be more problems heading your way, get it fixed and trade it in.

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

@@pconrz ya I hear ya ! I've been sitting on it for a while. The motor is good does not leak oil and the transmission is good as well . It was used mainly a highway driver before I got it and I drove it locally for a couple of years. The main issues I have are of course electrical!!! Thank you for responding to my inquiry!! I do appreciate it! Time to go rock star!! Lol! 🤟

[@pconrz]

@@abitoffblacksmithing9985 the tranny is gonna go on ya next, they're notorious for that.

[@RobertSchneider-i8o]

Thank you I don't know if it's my power steering pump or the rack and pinion steering on it but should I replace both to be on the safe side

[@d.w.tochermusic5370]

this guy is good

[@daniels98]

Very detailed.

[@momarr1727]

Thank you for your video and the explanation. I appreciate it

[@ArtSanchez-ig1tk]

Any videos out there on changing rack and pinion for a 2015 model??

[@ahmedsaid2937]

Hi sir . I am following your steps . I am doing the same job on 01 chrysler Town and Country lxi AWD and the lower power steering line is no way for me to take it out . And the axle on the way . What is your advice . Thank you

[@sixpackmudracing]

Cool vid thanks for the info

[@almoqid]

Thank you very much man. Your videos are very detailed and easy to follow ✌👍

[@oneundecided]

Thank you for this video, the Dodge Grand Caravan 2007, as per the manual it is using the transmission fluid as the power steering fluid. May I ask you what was the initial problem with the power steering, so you decided to replace the rack and pinion?

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

The boots were torn and there was a leak around the input shaft.

[@autodriveforce0450]

Smart man 💯

[@DODGE9454511]

Hey just as a helping him for us that live in the epic rust belt. You can change the rack and pinion without removal off that lower subframe plate. Take the inner tie rod ends off the new rack and pinion. Take them off the old one as well with it in the car. You can access the bolts from underneath. Once those are off you're able to slide the old rack-and-pinion going through the center hole. To save yourself some time as well taking off evap canister. You can get a long handle I believe 21 mm wrench down through the you'll have to stick your arm between the engine and and cruise control but it can be done I did it this weekend

[@DianeLapointe-l3g]

Hey could you tell me if the 2014 is the same.

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

I doubt it is.

[@dalden52]

Thanks man! Good video!

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Thank you!

[@josephbarnes1178]

Great video thank you

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Very welcome

[@godfrey_of_america]

Very great video, but I haven't been able to find any videos dealing with the DGC models after these years. I have a 2011. I wonder how different it would be,

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

I have an '08 and I'm wondering the same thing!!

[@unknownuser16335]

How did you get it to just drop out like that?

[@ronhargis9562]

Clearest how to for me to do this now. Sure not my ol truck !

[@skyshull5214]

Only question I have is why do you have power steering fluid in this video but in the installation video you used atf +4 in the reservoir

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

All I had at the time when I took that shot. It took ATF+4

[@paulcarpenter9740]

How do I get that rebate for the rack and pinion ?

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

If it's still available.... amzn.to/2PEICoi You may have to ask about it and if they are still running the rebate program.

[@paulcarpenter9740]

@@BOSSC351sProductions I really enjoy your instructionals !!

[@paulcarpenter9740]

Me too, just did my daughter's today. 05 town country 3.8 started at 5a and finished 2p. Great video sir !

[@ggsmith48906]

!! A second and a half to remove the two rear cradle bolts?? Nooooooo waaaaaaaay! I've had such a problem removing mine just to remove the cradle pan for other repairs (lower control arms, etc) that I've considered taking an angle grinder and cutting away the part of the pan that's held by the rear cradle bolts to make future repairs easier

[@darinmorgante7200]

Great tutorial but they are always done on vehicles without rust lol there is no chance my body mount bolts are coming out 😢

[@MrMattDat]

Great video. Did you remove the air box & bracket to access the power steering line connections to the rack or was it a clear shot after removing the cradle? Thx!

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

I believe your talking about the vapor cannister and recirculation system. yes, I removed it all to gain better access.

[@MrMattDat]

@@BOSSC351sProductions Yup. I watched your second video and saw it was removed. That was fun! Man, no room to do anything under there! Got the low pressure hose off, but the high pressure nut is stuck/fused big time. Soaked it with CTC Break Loose and using a claw foot. Thinking about cutting the line near the nut/connection to try to get a regular socket on there with the impact. Any thoughts or tips?

[@alanahhall6955]

Where can I order that boot for the steering wheel? Does it have another name because nobody can seem to find that particular part.

[@mattgowing8949]

Can you do a video for a 2008+

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Sorry, I don't have one to do it on.

[@ИринаТитова-и4я]

Почему он такой снизу девмтвенно чистый как с конвеера? Вы его перед ремонтом мыли керхером?

[@annafernando6816]

Nice video. My mechanic says I need this and it's going to cost over $1000. I don't have your skill set unfortunately.

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Unfortunately he is about right. $1000 to $1500 for the job.

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

I paid a shop $1,000

[@davidwhocares3293]

​@@BOSSC351sProductions1000- 1500 for just the steering or for EVERYTHING? (New control arms, struts rack and pinion sway bar bushings etc. ?)

[@outspreadband2364]

if you cant remove that big bolt on the cradle plate...just take a grinder and cut around it!!!depends where you live i started laughing when i saw you remove it so easily!!mine were soldered in place!!!up here in quebec things get so rusted sometimes even brushing oiling heating and impacting just wont do anything

[@pucketts57]

Try it without the music ne time

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

The only music is the intro and outro. I have since changed the intro music because of its intensity on some videos was way more than on others. Thanks!

[@tomblobasjamesc.mccollum1740]

that music is 2legit!!!

[@nakhashhusseinnakhash5971]

We need replacement of 2008

[@Señorpoopybutthole]

I have a 2010 but it’s the same style as the 2008. Did you ever find a video on changing the steering rack on that model?

[@psychbomb7543]

Rack that pinion.🤟🏻

[@Steve0885]

Use A1 Cardone you'll be doing it again

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Nope

[@johngabriele6532]

That’s not to bad to do ….

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Reman racks dony last long. Im replacing my reman w a new one. Waste of time and money. And u dont have to remove the cradle it will slide out

[@BOSSC351sProductions]

Long enout it was driven for a while then sold. I got these racks almost for free on amazon.

[@chriswatts1412]

Thanks! Shorten your intro.

[@phild2321]

Migth be 2001-2002