Replace Rear Hub & Bearing Assembly - Dodge Grand Caravan / Town &Country

In this video I show you how to replace the rear wheel hub in your 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 3.6L 220CI V6 FI VIN: G-ERB-Flex . As always refer to your shop manual for the proper procedure and specs.
Part used in filming:
Moog Hub Assemblies Hub and Bearing Assembly
Part No. 512360

[@Thomasploeg1968]

Who else is watching this video of Mr o in 2022? You come a long way Eric.

[@Steve-mz7np]

2024

[@RonNVids]

Sep 2024!

[@RickSkorupski]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. If I lived closer you would get all my repair business. I especially appreciate the comments (obviously learned from experience) on things to watch for. You have saved me from several frustrating mistakes. This is a gift. You didn't have to share your knowledge. I thank you for it.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much for this video! Your video is so clear and easy to see what's going on. This just made me doing this today such a breeze. Thank you! 👍

[@nikocallan6470]

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[@houstonrowan9614]

@Niko Callan yup, I have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@rjh2459]

It seems like wheel bearings don't last much over 100K on lots of cars. I can't get more than 100K out of GM cars. Heck, some don't make it 50K.

[@zephxiii]

aka Revenue Model!

[@ur1man]

My 2000 740il has 240,000 miles with original wheel bearings.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice - in Canada I have never seen never seize in a spray can. We use salt on the roads up here but we pay our salt drivers by the hour, looks like NY pays its drivers by the ton. Wow.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hahah I know right! If you don't wreck in the snow you will wipe out in the salt pile lol. Its a product called muscle grease. www.castlepackspower.com/index.cfm?Page=Castle+Muscle+Grease . It has anti-seize properties so that is why I use it. Love the stuff along with a product called Fluid Film. www.fluid-film.com/ Plus who wants to touch never seize if we don't have to. You get one drop of that crap on you next thing you know its on your face in your hair all over your tools etc etc...

[@andrecampbell691]

A very serious Eric O, excellent vidio, from Canada.

[@erikjohnson2889]

I love the vintage SMA feature films, starring the subdued Eric O hahahahaha

[@JSimpsondotca]

Just finished replacing both front hub assemblies on my '12 Grand Caravan. First time even thinking about a job this big. Scary stuff. But "If you can do it, I can do it". And I only had to re-watch this video about 8 times. Thank You Eric!!!

[@uenragedbro]

It's only scary the first time, what helps me is counting to three and then jumping into it, whatever it is. Stops me overthinking

[@davidmessina2333]

Many thanks for this excellent video. I replaced my bearing with ease, thanks to your great work.

[@samuelbane6743]

I always wonder how any idiot could give your videos a thumb down... They are awesome videos! They are informative, thorough and enjoyable to watch... Keep posting!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Bahh we get lots of them :) Takes all kinds to make the world go round

[@BOBHANNA01]

Thanks, Eric another great video, if more mechanic's took these extra steps that you do, we wouldn't be disliked, or question so much.

[@SouthMainAuto]

david price True story....

[@jasonstrout4502]

If more Mechanics just took a little PRIDE in what we do we wouldn't be disliked and questioned so much either

[@Luna_is_great]

What size socket does it take to take off the bolts that hold the hub assembly in place?

[@Brian-wy1hr]

Ever figure it out? I'm stuck at the same spot.

[@tyronevonchadley]

​@@Brian-wy1hr16mm. If you have rust build up 5/8" may work better.

[@GerryJ08]

Straight forward video Eric. Nicely done. Appreciate the extra effort in lighting and camera views. All this helps. Question: What was the source complaint to warrant replacement?

[@GabeStark1976]

Oops I forgot my eye and ear protection when I did mine today too. Wonder I can still see. Good video except the Christmas tree clip is needed they install them in the wrong position in China . Was able to move mine to the correct position.

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Great video. Still amazes me how reserved you were back then. Keep up the good work!

[@MrGardman]

There's enough salt on that vehicle to cover the highway.

[@EviLPlayeR04]

Why so salty

[@nicknicu1787]

Just discovered your channel. Love the shooting angles! Good job man!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hey thanks for watching! Try to see it from all perspectives if I can.

[@dbohn75]

I have to replace the same hub on my 2011. On a different note with a two post hoist where to do you lift a T&C? On old cars and trucks with a true frame as the lift point I never worry. New cars and this van seems to have no place that looks sturdy. Thanks and great video!!

[@richardmchale3097]

Should have a built in lift point on the frame up front. Looks like a body mount almost. Just behind the front tries. Rear usually you can put the lift arm on the molded in frame rail you see.

[@johngrant9241]

Thank you for making a video that talked about and showed all the steps ....even the simple ones... and for creating a video that was in focus and well-lit and you could see what's going on... and for explaining all the steps and not added an extra commentary that has nothing to do with the video... excellent job you just saved me a few hundred dollars today

[@laaby189]

Fantastic video as always. Whenever I need to know what to do with our Dodge I look to your channel. Great tip on refinishing the bearing pad contact surface. I ended up using a very course wire wheel on a 4 inch grinder to take off the loose rust and a belt sander to keep the face flat. Prior to reassemble I heated the plate up and shot it with a coat of cold galvanize to cure it fast. Thanks again.

[@drkar4656]

That rotor came off too easy. Was there any "cheating while camera off" to make that happen? Haha. I get to use up a can of spinach to take mine off :-( Thanks for this vid.

[@ethancarrier5091]

Brother please wear safety glasses protect them eyes. Thank you for this video

[@baconmaster1023]

I was just gonna say the same thing. All you need is one little piece of rust to fly off into your eyeball from the impact of that hammer. Safety first!

[@richardcarainium]

Great video! Definitely a lot easier watching that been trying to figure it out myself.

[@robdog8448]

great job very informative thanks......

[@pastorgreg18]

Thank you for sharing this video, I used it to replace the wheel bearings on my Chrysler Town and Country.

[@abea4696]

I like an honest mechanic. Thank you.

[@alfries9736]

I had a brake job 8000 miles ago and everything went fine the other day I go the burning brake pad smell, I took it back and they said that the hubs were rusty and they did all 4 wheels like this video for 276 dollars, I'm wondering if they should have done this with the original brake job? Your thought please, My van has 158 thousand on it.

[@greanstreak04]

You sound like a "sincya" , as in "since you replaced my air filter, my brake lights don't work, you need to fix them" , type of customer. Your brakes were fine for 8,000 miles, but they did something wrong? Make sure you explain that carefully to the next garage you take your vehicle to.

[@RINEYMOTORSPORTS]

Thanks Eric great video doing rear hub bearings on an 08 Caravan tomorrow just thought I would see what I'm facing but we both have good taste we both like Justin I stopped in at his shop on the way to Kentucky about a month ago and met him seems like a pretty good guy

[@tomoakhill8825]

This video emphatically answers our colleagues outside the Rust Belt, about why Eric is always hammering on things. They leave comments about how he should not be hitting the front bearing, or ball joint, or whatever. But in this case there is *no* part pressed into another. That old part is clinging to a *flat* steel surface, _really_ hard by rust alone.

[@kidmystery2010]

2002 caravan. Replacing rear wheel bearing. I've tried half inch impact, 8 ft cheater bar those 18mm bolts will not move. Think they need to cut out.

[@randycornwall6393]

What size socket for the bolts that hold the hud

[@Brian-wy1hr]

Did you figure it out? I'm stuck there too.

[@bigdtr2128]

Very good video. Doing the same this week for the wife minivan. THANKS .

[@joymarie0922]

Thanks for sharing this video! I am not going to attempt to change mine, but your video gives me an understanding of what needs to be done on my 2004 minivan. The mechanic said the noise isn't coming from the muffler but rather the rear end right bearing. He quoted me $386. I researched online for mechanics near me and his estimate seems to be reasonable.

[@bobmusikk]

when the bearing is pretty bad, some says that its dangerous to loose the wheel? is that true?

[@greanstreak04]

Normally the hub will turn sideways when the bearing fails, causing a loss of traction, steering and brakes before the hub breaks off with the wheel. If you hear a humming, growling, grinding noise, get it fixed before it causes an accident.

[@davejbarnett8722]

He has a very good vocabulary in that he can smoothly describe what and why he's doing what he's doing during disassembly and assembly. Very good!

[@mygsixride]

great video its the same job i have to do today...thank you

[@danchurch3276]

I’ve said it once but I’ll say it again. You have taught me so much more then I already knew in automotive. Your videos I search first when needing to find repair videos. Keep up the awesome learning videos man!

[@blaken3824]

I just ordered Timken bearings from Rockauto. They sent me Timken boxes with ILJIN made in Korea bearings inside! NOT what was in the pictures. And, they want ME to pay for return shipping!

[@Roadwolf612]

what size socket for the bolts inside holding the hub on? mine are fairly rusted so i dont want to strip them by attempting to use the wrong socket.

[@woodsman8992]

Thank you for your good, clear explanation and camera work. I wish all "how-to" videos were this good.

[@Ray-Koto-McLellan]

I know this is an old video from SMA but can anybody point me in the right direction? I need to replace the parking brake shoes on my 06 Caravan four-wheel disc brakes. I have the hub in the road. But don't want to remove the hub unless that is a necessary step?

[@arniek1233]

New subscriber. Good camera work. Don't forget your eye protection.

[@marcelfortin7035]

nice job but PLEASE also teach safety first....When pounding a hammer on a chisel, wear safety glasses....many eye injuries result from omitting safety first rules thank you .

[@chrisrochon3128]

Great video, appreciate your efforts. Signed up just to subscribe and like.

[@House_Stark]

Just did this on our 2011 VW Routan(basically a rebadged Caravan), broke my 3lb hammer getting these damn hubs off!

[@justanotherguy4801]

I hate when youtube mechanics cut through a part of the repair and you get to that part and go...wth.... That's exactly what happened to me. I was to the part of replacing the abs wire and this video just cuts through the tin shield dealy. For those of you who get to that part (only on the rear passenger side bearing) There are multiple shields on the car, the shield that is pinning the cable to the body is the last/most rearmost shield. It's held on by two 8mm connectors (my 5/16th fit slightly better). You'll probably need an extension to reach the front connector. Take these two connectors off and the shield can be moved downward enough to put the new abs cable in, exactly how the old one was. Hope this helps and god bless.

[@ryandillenbeck]

Do yourself a favor... If you live any where north, get a slide hammer.... I beat on my 2011 with sledge and pry bar for over an hour taking turns with a buddy.

[@RonNVids]

Although a miss the snappy sarcastic humor of your recent stuff, this was the exact info I needed. Thanks!

[@quiensoyyo900]

Nece video, next week I will doing this on my 08 t&c, wish me good luck, question, what is the name of the red stuff? The one that u put in the dust protector...

[@bigguy2144]

Do you remember what size those bolts were on the back of the hub assembly?

[@DandyDoesIt]

Jeff Richmond my question too and the main reason I watched.

[@jasonstrout4502]

15mm maybe

[@sancheztorres35]

Jeff Richmond 16mm

[@jphynes8258]

They sent you the drivers side hub assembly. Thus the clip and wiring seeming like it didn't fit proper. Love your vids homie!

[@0FunInTheSun0]

I definitely think your placement of the chisel was key as well!!

[@ramirez509]

What was the reason for the Hub replacement? I ask because the 3rd in my caravan is shaking. Thanks

[@chuckwalker6717]

I like your PPE, 😉

[@donmilleraaaa]

Very nicely done! Thank you💫

[@kevingerrits6979]

Quoted for 700 to do rear bearings.. nope doing it myself. Thanks for video of confidence

[@RealRuler2112]

What is it that you're pounding on with the hammer & chisel to get the hub off from where it's seized on? Need to do this to my 2012 van, only on the driver's side. =( Thank you for the video.

[@0FunInTheSun0]

Dude, you are the man I tried everything on my wheel, hub banging doing this and that the chisel method worked use the chisel, never touching another slide hammer again, chisel for the win!! Always trust the chisel do not underestimate or forget the chisel!!!

[@manofsteel8292]

What size was the socket for the four bolts holding the bearing assembly to the vehicle? he never said that size

[@jimmymcclelland3727]

What size are the 4 bolts for bearing

[@jasonz2528]

16mm

[@extremerecluse2095]

I hate ABS. does not help my driving at all. Should not be driving if you need it.

[@0FunInTheSun0]

The chisel method saves me after a half a day of nonsense in slide hammers, which I will not be using again rock on dude keep these videos coming!!! chisel is the hero!!!!

[@babam3r]

Great video, helped us get this job done tonight.

[@emtscythe3782]

Another tip on those stuck hubs. If you have access to the back of them I keep and old extension, back the hub bolts out about have way. Then you can use your extension and socket to tap out on each bolt. Seems to help get some of the really stuck ones out.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Emt Scythe Yep thats a good tip. I have a whole bunch of old sockets just for that.

[@WilliamSeibertwillis923]

Emt Scythe one of the guys that works with my father has a nifty tool specifically for wheel bearings. has a handle, solid steel with female threads on one end. has several lengths of extensions, and different size threads for multiple vehicles. thread one end into the unit bearing, and the other end into the handle and just beat the piss out of it with a hammer. used it on his 05 powerwagon and my 98 ram. worked great both times. not sure who makes it, but deffinatly worth the investment

[@SouthMainAuto]

Does it destroy the hub or allow it to be reinstalled?

[@WilliamSeibertwillis923]

you could put it back in if you really wanted to, but i dont know why you would put a rusty crusty hub and unit bearing back in

[@SouthMainAuto]

Some times they need to be removed to service axle joints or ball joints but the hub is still good ya know?

[@richstandifordiii4389]

Eric where is a good point to jack up your caravan when ur jack points are rusted out in the rear ?

[@kingofkracovia]

Great video. Could only be better if you showed left side lol

[@davevaughn7399]

That's a big 10-4 I got to do the same side on my 2010 town country

[@vinnys1108]

Excellent video! Thanks.

[@edisonrupert]

As an audio engineer who has learned a lot about our ears, I feel I should tell you that the hammering the big chisel is enough to cause bad hearing damage and tinnitus over a short time. hearing protection would save your hearing as inconvenient as it may be to go grab some when in the middle of a job. Not trying to be internet snotty about it, just trying to save you some ear ringing keeping you up when going to bed. Love the videos!

[@tanakalottotexasprediction5512]

It doesn't look easy since i dont have those airpressure tools..lol

[@steveingalls6798]

If the old hub is frozen in the knuckle take a BFH & drive out 2 of the old wheel studs. Remove the 3ea 10mm bolts & the dust shield on. Buy 2ea 4" X 1/2" hex bolts (full thread). Stick them through the 2 lug nut stud holes placing 2ea 1/2" hex nuts on the back side of the hub, screw the 2ea 1/2" bolts in pressing the tips of the bolts against the steering knuckle (NOT THE EDGE OF THE WHEEL HUB). This should serve to "press" out the old hub from the steering knuckle. The long bolt & nut method along with a BFH worked on my Indiana driven 09' T & C with 130k on the clock.

[@nathanielhendrix5589]

Did you have to pull the heat shield or take out the bolt to get the abs sensor wire out of there?

[@randyarock]

I found this because I study up on a procedure before doing it, just in case there’s a hitch to watch out for… That said, I subscribe to your channel Eric… watching you in this old, old video is really Early Installment Weirdness. You’re all subdued and almost like on medication compared to a current video 😂😂. Thanks!

[@ucoder8905]

when you reach through the back with a socket and extention what size are those?

[@manoloborja388]

Having mine replaced on a 2003 caravan.. Has about 86k miles.. Gonna replace Gasket at 96k per my shops recommendation.. Just curious of anyone's opinion that knows grand caravans... When is enough and time to get a new one? I have to convince my fiance each time I take it to the shop the repairs are justified but it seems I'm always spending money on it.. I figure as long as the motor is doing fine why upgrade?

[@63256325N]

Nicely done. Thanks for the video.

[@petecowan6548]

I know this is an old video now, but I always watch your vids for the pointers and extras you give. I’m not a trained mechanic, but I’ve worked on my vehicles for over 30 years. More than once, some tidbit you mention has helped. I’m in Ontario, Canada, so fully understand rust. Love all your rust related comments!! Something I started doing for hub removals is an old pipe wrench hooked around the hub face. Works just like the fancy tools on Amazon. Usually a couple “taps” with a mallet and you break that rust. After that, you’re home free!

[@tonylinardi3089]

Loved your video! No BS right to the point!

[@jbodden6977]

why is it MY 2006 caravan has Leaf springs on the rear, and not one video shows this setup or the differences in the brake caliper fasteners? My back plate is totally trashed, and bent to hell, I find bolts but not as you describe. I don't want to remove the entire hub, I just want to repair my brakes. Idiot kid put a Ford spare on a Dodge just because it has five lugs and looked like it fit. When he put the original wheel back on it, he did not have the tools to remove the tire so he burned it off... and detempered the rim. Wheel went awol while rolling...

[@victorobrien4330]

Great video. Thanks. I just changed the left rear on my wife's 2010 Grand Caravan. When I put the new hub in it seems like it should have been tighter inside the knuckle. Looked the same in your video so I assume it is not supposed to be tight and that the four bolts actually support the weight? Seems odd though that those four smallish bolts would be enough so I'm a little nervous.

[@andregodbout5444]

steel toe shoes and protective head gear and don't forget these gloves… Ethan you must work in the health & safety dept. at Boeing… but you probably right… a chip in the eye and your done, or annoying...

[@0FunInTheSun0]

Chisel for the win!!!! trust in the chisel!!

[@wadebrewer7212]

Great video. Thank you for posting. And yes, the calipers and parking brake assembly is junk. Replacing calipers for the second time in 50k miles.

[@lilpilgrim45]

Great video Eric! Where would you recommend to buy the hub assembly> Since my car is a 2010, I dont wanna buy a super expensive one if the van isn't gonna last long. I was gonna go to O Reilly

[@kellyconstenius676]

I pounded on mine (08 Town and country) for two days to get them off. Minnesota rust is just as bad as New York rust. I have since upgraded my Air hammer. Thanks Eric. Going to do the front ones this week.

[@jgjeeper]

Thanks for the help Eric. Just did both rear bearings today on our 2010 GC. The driver side fought pretty hard but the passenger side went easy.

[@fastrivers812]

The bolt that holds the parking brake bracket snapped for me. Do you happen to know the thread size on that so I can tap it out? Or, should I try something else? Thanks.

[@SuburbanBeard]

not all heroes wear capes

[@keitheridge]

I appreciate you using the chisel and hammer instead of air airhammer just to show that it could be done. My hub was way more rusted but this video gave me the will to keep smashing and it eventually came out. Thanks!

[@survivalishardstaystorng]

Thanks pretty much the same as changing the wheel hub bearings on a Honda Civic in the rear minus the speed sensor control but yeah this is going to help me with my Dodge Grand caravan 2016 save me some money!

[@nicholas122481]

Thank you for your help. I have a suggestion for the future that helped me. When you loosen the bolts take a punch and hit them. Helped, push the bearing out and off.

[@buzzroadguy]

I just wanted to say thanks. I was able to replace the bearing on my van yesterday. Your video gave me all the information I needed to know to do the job. Saved me a bunch of money from going to see somebody. Sorry about that as I get you’re a mechanic , but anyway. Thanks again!

[@1977mason]

What the thunder!......Your way more entertaining to watch now.....This must have been an older video, your internet personality hadn't surfaced yet.

[@brotherbill1000]

Great video. I did mine with ease thanks to your vid. The clip for the sensor was the worst part. I couldn't get the clip back together. Any tips anyone?

[@lewisgrimsley5120]

Love the video, just 1 negative comments from myself as a mechanic to another, use only copper grease behind your brakes or pads its high temperature grease and stays put unlike other grease.

[@Relevantminded]

What size socket do I need for the hub mount boldts? I just finished both front wheel hub assemblys and did new brakes and rotors all around and just waiting for the rear assembles to arrive, and then it's the dreaded oil filter housing replacement upgrade to the aluminum model these dodges sure keep you busy!

[@josephkilleen7807]

Like all of the other commenters, I am thankful for this video. My main takeaway is that I don't need to fear taking a damn chisel and Hammer to get this hub off!

[@richardabner9420]

Eric O what spray in anti seize are you using here?

[@JohnDoe-yt9kn]

Well shit, I'm doing the LEFT one...

[@davidrobins4025]

You have made what might be a daunting task for the average person, a job they could do - with the assistance of being able to re-watch your video a few times. Does anyone in your area ever do a rust protection on their vehicles?