Dodge grand caravan Town and country rear wheel bearing replacement

changing the rear wheel bearing on a 2008 dodge grand caravan

[@aorsin]

I had to do the same but found that the hub was so rusted that I could not get it off. The process I used was for me pretty simple. I created a method to press off the hub. I cut off two studs and then drilled the holes to be able to insert a 1/2 in x 6 inch bolt and nut on the inside to be able to press the hub off. The bolt pressed against the holder. I used a piece of metal against the duct shield not to damage it. I hope this helps some viewers.

[@ni7299]

Tutorial videos are definitely your thing man. Nicely done.

[@jerryrissew]

Refreshing to see somebody not pressuring me to like and subscribe! So I like that and the honest truth about how easy it is to forget to put the splash shield on and have to backtrack. Completely relatable and informative video! Thanks for being a net positive in the world!

[@bobaganoosh88]

Thank you for the nice words and for watching!

[@scottlogsdon9092]

Thank you so much. I have a 2001 that sat for a long time and the entire rear is seized up . I have everything apart. I just needed to get the bearings so I can get it to my mechanics house to put it on a lift and finish it up.

[@greggutierrez7760]

Lots of great pro tips like putting all four hub bolts in before tightening and not forgetting to pass the abs wire through the shield first. You didn't tell us what the torque for any of the bolts were; other than that it was a very complete and professional video. I haven't taken the wheel off yet but I'm pretty certain "the customers" van has this problem. Although, at 62 I'm not looking forward to this I know what's involved and you covered it well. The way they hide those hub bolts and squeeze them in-between the shock is really scary. I hope they don't strip or break. I laughed at, "one drop of anti-seize and it's all over my body".. uhh yeah, that' how you can tell someone is experienced. But none on the hub bolts? Probably never coming back out but I usually apply it just in case I missed getting it on any part of ME. Nice pro-tip with the air hammer and the wire wheel you used is the perfect tool. I've been a mechanic for over 40 years... this video was really well done. Covered it all and done right. Update: did both rear bearings on an 09 yesterday. Went well. This video helped. 16mm deep well on the top bolts, 16mm short and short extension on the bottom ones. Thanks again for a great primer video so I knew exactly what I was getting into.

[@bobaganoosh88]

Thank you! That means a lot. I have a lot to learn, and always choose to have a positive attitude and open mind when someone wants to teach me. About the torque specifications, I did the hub bolts pretty tight, caliper bolts tight, and the wheels just about perfectly tight. 😆 The hub bolts had a very small amount of anti seize but I usually just clean them up from rust and send them.

[@joegreenough1235]

Awesome video. Thanks Brad!

[@gutshot300mag]

Refreshing my memory on this, did the passenger side last year, drivers side today. Good video!

[@ramsesvalle7334]

How long did it take you? I need to do it for the first time, and I am wondering if I'm biting more than I can chew. I don't have a garage, and the temperatures outside are in the 30's.

[@gutshot300mag]

@@ramsesvalle7334 My 1st time it was a learning experience, probably 3 hours or so, the 2nd time was about an hour, the hardest part is getting the assembly out of the suspension. I’m in the rust belt so it just doesn’t pull out. I used an air chisel, hit it on the corners from side to side, it’ll start to turn, then just hit it and pry at the same time, it will come out. Spray the old one with a lot of penetrating oil, it helps.

[@stroudy85]

Good job, good instructions too

[@matthewlacelle9422]

Thank you! Going to do this repair today!

[@ni7299]

Damn good job videoing. I’ve been dancing with a 2010 lately and would hate to be trying to video effectively while wrestling certain aspects of the work.

[@gilsonbarut5016]

Thsnk you so much your video help me a lot 😊

[@erictherrien4978]

Great content, thank you!

[@ni7299]

Swack This is a term I am very familiar with.

[@lostinspacerobinson1527]

Excellent channel ! Subd !

[@peatier7626]

1:55 you can use the tire iron to get those bolts off :) all you need is allen wrench for sensor :)

[@bobaganoosh88]

I'll use the tools I have but that's a good tip if there's nothing else to use!

[@peatier7626]

mine is always in the car with the spare the stock tire iron the comes with car

[@wadebrewer7212]

Thats hilarious......my oarking brake cable bracket bolt broke off about 15 minutes ago. Lol.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

Question does that hub and bearing come all together now? I know the older vehicles you had to hand pack the bearing? Thanks good video Kyle I just had this done on the driver side front town and country Chrysler 2011.

[@bobaganoosh88]

yes it comes as a whole wheel bearing and hub assembly

[@uccoskun]

it is a great instruction with tons of details. I think you forgot to apply thread lock on caliper bracket bolts. It is very important for whomever reads this message.

[@bobaganoosh88]

My entire career I've never used locktite on caliper bolts and never had one come off.

[@candiejo3869]

I'm not sure who taught you to use thread lock but that's a huge no on caliper bolts

[@uccoskun]

@@candiejo3869 not on caliper to caliper braket, but on caliper brakets to knuckle.

[@candiejo3869]

@@uccoskun and can't even tell you how many brakes I've done over 20 years and never used thread lock on any of that. 🤷‍♀️

[@Youtibeviewer]

It's fooked! 😂

[@godfrey_of_america]

Yeah I notice you don't show us how you got the 16mm bolts off. Magic, eh?

[@bobaganoosh88]

Well if you payed attention I explain exactly how I get them out. So quit your whining

[@godfrey_of_america]

@@bobaganoosh88 Showing is different than explaining, lol. How many hours did it take?

[@bobaganoosh88]

@jcoogan14 about 2 hours but there was a lot of rust to deal with being a Michigan car

[@bobaganoosh88]

@jcoogan14 I mean I can show you a video of how to turn a ratchet if it'll make you feel better but that's all you missed by not seeing me turn the bolts! Lol 😆

[@godfrey_of_america]

@@bobaganoosh88 Boy, someone is sure being a little snowflake. Actually, after having just done it I have to tell everyone the bolts came off as easy as pie, as hidden as they were by the evil Dodge engineers. And it was on a western PA mountain vehicle. But come on- understand my skepticism- almost every youtube mechanic tries to pull a fast one on their viewers- they come to a part of the project that can't be done without air tools and hours of labor and they magically gloss over it with creative editing.

[@tanakalottotexasprediction5512]

It doesn't look easy 😅

[@bobaganoosh88]

If the vehicle isn't rusty it's pretty easy. If it's rusty it can be a bear!

[@stroudy85]

Good job, good instructions too