How replace trailing arm bushing on Grand Caravan, Town & Country, VW Routan 2008 to 2021

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

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[@ozzstars_cars]

Fighting repairs that are rusty keeps me busy and improves my use of vulgarity. Haha! Nice work! -Glen

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Yep, not a easy task for sure. Maybe with heat and air tools, and a hoist for sure. On a jack, there just is not enough room to work properly.

[@BarryTsGarage]

I appreciate how organized them to the point all your repair videos are! Thank you!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Barry. This repair was a hard one. Next time I really need to use some heat. I don’t own any real torches, so a little hand held plumbing one with some MAP gas hopefully will work. Just sold this van, and “upgraded” (if there is such a thing in a Caravan) from a 2010 to a 2014. Different power train and a bit of a styling change. Should be a whole crop of new videos to do on it. Stay healthy!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're a great teacher and video producer 👍 Well made video for sure 💯

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I’m so-so, but I try. Your staying busy?

[@landry1980rl]

Bonjour, merci pour la video tres utile. Pouvez vous me donner un lien pour que je puisse commander le bon extracteur comme vous utiliser? Merci

[@404notfound.....]

Excellent video!! 👍🏼 🇨🇦

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks! Some how this got released early! It was suppose to come out in May! Oh well, it can help someone early! LOL!

[@danielsan9705]

This is very helpful thank you. Also did you ever make a link on the dimensions for the tool I’d like to make one

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

It is on the to do list! It will be a while before I get to it, sorry.

[@daydaybuckz]

Why not just use impact gun with tool to drive bearing out? Great video

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I guess I could have. My videos are more for the average person trying to do repairs at home with basic tools, no hoist, no torches or welders. Thanks for stopping by! Talk to you again, hopefully soon.

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

Great video as I have 190k on my 2014 Chrysler and this looks like a pain in the ass 😂😂😂😂thanks though

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Some have commented they have removed the rubber and then cut a slot in the metal and then pushed it out. Next one I may try that! Thanks for watching!

[@matthewjingle8673]

I just did one the other day and I didn't have to remove the caliper

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@matthewjingle8673 Good info for us to know next time, Matthew.

[@bethanyowlboy7244]

What are the specs on that trailing arm tool you made? No vid seems to be there

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Working on that. Going to be a few weeks as other commitments on the list. I will send a notification to all subscribers so everyone does not have to keep looking. Thanks for you patience.

[@isaiah5721]

will be easy if you use the right tool

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Isn't always! (Most shops I know have made up something themselves.) I would have bought the correct tool, but nothin I could find listed using it for the Grand Caravan.

[@MEGABL0CKS]

Does it matter if you put the bolt in with the head towards the outside of vehicle

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@MEGABL0CKS How can you install it the other way? No room to slide it in from the back!

[@Stew-rl9qk]

A careful cut on the inside might make it easier to remove.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I think that might be a great idea! Working on the ground is not easy. I also think if it was up on a hoist (not gonna happen, but...) it would have gone better.

[@Stew-rl9qk]

@unclemarksdiyauto just finished replacing mine 2 days ago, the cutting method works great. I popped mine out with a hammer post cut. All the rubber smoke does make it hard to know when you are through though.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@Stew-rl9qk so true. Next time I will use your method! Thanks.

[@pattime2laugh599]

@@Stew-rl9qk Hi, what method of cutting did they use? I was thinking of drilling a hole through the rubber big enough to get a saws-all blade through.

[@Stew-rl9qk]

@@pattime2laugh599 exactly, I drilled out first big enough to get the blade started. Be careful not to cut too far though, you are better off going shy and attempting to hammer it to failure. No reason you can’t do a few holes/cuts. Edit: but yes a sawzall