Dodge Grand Caravan driver side lower control arm replacement

[@1stuart1]

Came here looking for the part about lifting the trans. You showed exactly what I needed. Thanks.

[@lancefromohio]

Solid dude listing the torque specs. My man.

[@mikec8815]

Put a jack under the ball joint to apply pressure and then u can remove the nut without the ball spinning.

[@1971VoiceoftheMummy]

Yes, I have this project coming up this week. My 150k 14 TC has crunching noise at slow speeds, slight steering wobble at driving speed and outer tire wear. Hopefully this repair covers all the problems.

[@jebediahwabbitz234]

Dude..... u r a lifesaver! I had all kinds of hair brain sh.. going through my head to get the front bolt out. Lifesaver!

[@Oh_that_guy]

I have a 2016. Very low mileage 70,000km. It feels like on ice when changing lanes on the highway. I suspect it is the lower control arm. Thank you for this video now I know what I’m in for. James for NS.

[@TimNye850]

Thank you. I couldn't figure out the easiest way to get that bolt out- lift the motor a tad! Worked great.

[@chuckhall5347]

Great video. Once you buy yourself a saws all, you will find all kinds of uses for it.

[@dfnc03]

Right angle impact ftw! Bought one this weekend

[@WeBuildStuff]

Thanks for this video! Feeling way more confident to tackle this project!

[@416diy]

Best of luck to you!

[@RobertLSasseFreedom]

Great Job Explaining details and not over communicating

[@416diy]

That's always the goal, get what you need and get back to work.

[@johnvmtb5440]

That will be my next diy on my 2009 dodge grand caravan this 4-27-24 weekend, thanks for sharing 👍

[@cameltoast]

Have me rethinking this project haha

[@rydgomez2]

I did this while back took me an hr each side did it with less steps. But I did learn something, moving the away bar out of the way. I got to do this job again in the next couple days.

[@starbernard]

I just went trough the same thing. On one side I used a pickle and a BFH which did the deed. On the driver side I used a $20 harbor freight - 3/4" Ball Joint Separator" to get the control arm off.

[@416diy]

Sometimes 1 pickle fork isn’t enough depending on its size, good to have a separator as well. If you don’t, you can jam 2 pickle forks in there and that’ll usually do the trick.

[@chrisdavis8299]

Dude seriously thank you so much for making this video! So helpful!

[@416diy]

I learned a good bit from this one, so I was glad to share it.

[@MrAppalachia]

You're a legend Harry!

[@CarlHernandez-k6i]

Best video i seen on it thank you for content

[@416diy]

Appreciate the comment!

[@stevensly]

Those damn sway bar links, I wasted a couple of hours trying to remove and ended up cutting off with a grinder/metal cutting blade in only a few few mins!

[@416diy]

Such a pain getting those ones off, but worth it to make the job easier. If it were my own vehicle, I would've just kept going and replaced them.

[@thenegilskis199]

Where was the socket and wrench sizing that was stated in the video, I never seem to see that on most info vids

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Did you put a new sway bar link too? Good video. Happy Motoeng.

[@antoniomanzano4150]

Thanks for share this hard work!

[@bnjdc007]

What were the symptoms was It a squeaking noise a knocking Banging noise a swaying Motion Great video by the way

[@416diy]

Squeaking/creaking from the rear bushing. Thanks for watching!

[@kevincisneros2386]

I can't find tutorial video w/2004 dodge grand caravan installing left n right side lower control arm kit-are these 2 year models comparable? If not pls point me in the right direction thnx!!

[@survivalishardstaystorng]

Instead of using that a handsaw to remove the bolt try getting yourself one of those high-speed AKA wannabe Dremel drills from Menards for thirty bucks and get the snake attachment and at the end of that you get one of those easy attachment cut-off discs you should be able to get it up in there and cut right through that bolt it might be a little bit difficult to maneuver it but it's thin enough you might be able to flex it upwards so then you can face it downwards and then go right into the bolt sideways thanks for making the video after watching all that work also considering my Dodge Grand Caravan is Rusty I think I'm just going to let the mechanics do this one because my rotator cuffs and carpal tunnel even though I had surgery in the carpal tunnel I think that my hands on my shoulders white end up giving out or the arthritis in my hips by sitting on the ground for so long. It sucks getting old fellas especially when you have arthritis and worn-down rotator cuffs enjoy the youths why you can!

[@416diy]

Believe me, the whole time I was sawing at that bolt but I was wishing I had one of those.

[@khaledakm]

Where did you get the torque spec from?

[@sebastianmisseri6015]

Good job.

[@goldienakamoto7894]

ther is no way u fkn sawed that with that i had to use a diablo blade to get the control arm bolt out..impressive sir

[@416diy]

That was one of the most miserable jobs I’ve ever done.

[@goldienakamoto7894]

@@416diy yea giving me a run for my money i just got an induction heater tho man helped me major

[@Pawpawlogan]

Hahaha ya never again. But good lesson with the ball joint.

[@MsPAPOLUCA]

yes good job

[@joannv7486]

Do you grease the ball joint?

[@416diy]

If it comes with a grease fitting, definitely. Nothing you can do if it's sealed.

[@marouaneahdadouch7219]

Effing Dodge every Effing time 🥵

[@marouaneahdadouch7219]

Thanks for the video

[@espy0008]

best way to break rusted nuts lose is heat it up and melt some wax on it.

[@papabits5721]

A sawzall is your friend,

[@carsforlife8292]

If you got power tools Why do it by hand ???

[@416diy]

So the people watching this who don't have power tools will see that it can still be done.