This is a short video show some of the process of removing and replacing front strut assemblies on a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country. Like I mention in the video this will cover a multitude of Chrysler / Dodge minivans ( I think 2001-2007? ). Remember to use your mind not your muscle. If the task appears to hard or you don't have the proper tools let your local shop do the job for you and remember after you replace the struts GET IT LINED UP! No you will not have it close no matter how hard you try. Even if it feels like it drives good and doesn't pull it still needs a wheel alignment. Feel free to ask questions and if you like or videos please subscribe to my our channel and like us on facebook.
Very helpful. Took me about 4 hours using a scissors jack and hand tools. Maybe it's time for me to invest in an impact wrench! Thanks for a helpful video that saved me lots of dollars.
I got as far as getting the new one in, but the spring assembly pokes down too far. Even putting a couple spring compressors won't get the damned bolt holes to align. It's only about two inches. What am I missing?
did the rear shocks, WHAT A NIGHTMARE!!! there strut mount is like a cup, and the bolts bolt up into it, and the cup gets full of muck after a couple years from wear and tear, the crap gets wet, rusts the ends of the bolts securing the mount. i only managed to get three of eight. and then youj cant get to the rusted ends, have to drill, rip the inside apart and cut a hole to access, or cut a portion of the unibody from the exterior and replace the nuts. hammer it back and weld it up. not for the ordinary everyday guy. now i know why i see so many caravans out there with a splayed out rear end. my only mistake was i went cheapo with the shocks
What is the part number of the strut you used?
WHERE CAN I BUY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TOOL YOU USE?
The 1 that hooks to lower and you can step on it for leverage
That van is a microwave metal case now.
This is not a bad video but it’s in the shop with professional tools I don’t think people who have access to those facilities need ti watch this, otherwise they wouldn’t need to watch this in the first place
Sway bar link where the dark can't see a thing
Please block your vehicle.
Good video
I put the strut nuts on the aft side to better protect from corrosion, though may not matter. Most quick-struts have slotted bottom holes for camber adjustment as shown. Best to buy special cam-bolts to allow adjustment. The Mopar ones are pricey ($50 ea), but another company (Specialty Products?) has affordable ones ($25/pair, ebay or Amazon). Camber adjustment is somewhat a preference. Slight lean-in (<1 deg neg.) gives a little better handling on twisty roads, while perfectly vertical gives longest tire life. Toe-in is more critical for tire wear and is affected by a strut change, unless you get camber exactly the same, and nobody is that lucky.
💯💯💯💯💯👊🏾 now that's how you make a video without any of the bullsh**
I wish the elongated lower hole had a reference point to match the oem non-elongated hole. I shoved mine for max camber, pushing the strut and knuckle IN towards the engine before tightening. I couldn't notice any "knock-knees" in the front, but I would like to match oem. I did a wheel alignment but they didn't say anything about camber, only the toe was out a bit. Maybe they will have records of what they found.
Your camera did some weird distortion that made it look like you were working on a sheet hanging from a clothesline.
I know this was 6 years ago but do you by any chance have the part number for this strut assembly? I can’t find ones that are for a 2001 3.8 All wheel drive dodge grandcaravan. All the ones I find are for FWD.
Your video was very detailed I like that thanks very much man I didn’t think it would of been that easy lol I did then both in 35 min
You made that as simple looking as possible ☺️, thank you.
I know it's supposed to be easy but when you don't have a garage or power and air tools nothing is easy:))
55* in my dirt driveway today, in the Finger Lakes— good day to do this job, thanks fer the tips-
-be back n three hrs–🤣da Prof🎵Doctor O lol.
well, easy enough– but for the 2'of snow in my diveway-
–just had to see how easy my local mechanic will have it—perhaps next summer I'll get to the other side-thank you— (yeah, this N.Y. salt—)G E N I A L….. MERCI. CHRYSLER VOYAGER ?????? same thing ?
I wonder if there is a way to mark alignment prior to taking things apart.
I can’t believe I’ve never seen this video before Eric, but I just inherited a Town and country and will be needing to learn this vehicle too.
I'll give you "Oldies but Goodies" title on your video. I checked around several strut replacement videos on Youtube. Yet, you are the only one mentioning alignment after installation. For tire damage it could cause, how can no one else mention algnment in an 'instruction video' for strut replacement? You ROCK again.
Great teacher, thanks.
What size was the socket for the bottom strut nuts? 22mm?
what was the strut brand that you put in that? any recommendations for a 2004 honda civic? and also hows come you didn't take off the stickers on the strut? is that like a warranty thing? thanks
If one of the bolts sticks out more on the bearing plate once installed, does that mean it wasn't aligned correctly.?
It's such an easy job, why charge $1200 for it?
Very great video.
Thank you very much.
really enjoy your videos. I have followed your advice on several repair jobs and my car still runs!!
I just wish you were closer!
Nice job my man👍
I have one broken spring on the passenger side should I change the drivers side too?
Busted a coil. Here I go! Thanks for the video!
Well if it takes a torch i wont be doing this job myself
Do you guys own a Torque Wrench?
I'd be tossing every nut and bolt you've used an impact wrench and a hammer on, on top of the salt, that sort of shocking of the metal from the impact wrench can cause fracturing and early failure, something you never want on Suspension items.
I've had workshops destroy wheel studs like that on my own car.
Great video thxs
I just my shocks replaced & now I hear a rubbing sound a little grinding & my steering wheel is hard to manage
What does this mean
Awesome video. I learned enough to be able to do it on my own. You saved me like $200+ . Thank you again!
Also do I have to use camber bolts with those slotted mounting holes?
What brand of struts did you use please advise
I picked up a 05 caravan the other day which needed a left strut. I don't know why the guy didn't fix it himself. He sold it as a scrap vehicle which I inly paid just under $250. I got the strut for $60 new online. I've been messing with cars for over 30 years but I never had to do a strut. This video helped me out. Especially with that sway bar link. That thing was a pain in the ass ! Luckily I had a plumbing torch and was able to heat it up and get it off. The brake like was also rusted and attached to the old strut. I had to cut that bolt off. Good vid, thanks !!
I used to use white out on the knuckle to mark the original location of the old strut. Then I simply align the new strut to the mark. Gets it really close.
Cool to se how your videos and your style has evolved.
Do you have to replace struts in pairs?
I don't care how much you know about auto repair, you will learn something from this guy. Awesome guy!
Thanks for the video. This was VERY helpful. Have a happy new year.
Ok this helped alot. Hopefully i can replace it myself soon.
this repair by you made me confident best way to do this job excellent.
THANK YOU SIR!!