How to remove and install a hub bearing on a Dodge Caravan Tips and Recommendations too!
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- Опубліковано 14 кві 2019
- In this video, I show in detail how to remove and install a hub bearing on a Dodge Caravan. The vehicle in this video is a 2008 Dodge Caravan. All of the part links are below.
Hub Bearing Link:
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Brake Pads and Rotors Link:
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I like that you left in how you messed up not removing the heatshield/dust plate while trying to beat the hub off. Helpful to learn from someone elses mistake. Thanks!
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
@@TerenceDIY I appreciate your help. It took me less than hours to casually swap out my hub/bearing assembly. I had to buy a 1.25" socket for the axle nut, a little bit of screwing around getting the hub to come off, but my air chisel convinced it!
That's awesome! Great job!
Replacing the rear wheel bearings on my 2012 and between you and @bradthemechanic (and a call home to dad) I feel pretty confident. Many thanks for the great video!
Thanks Erin. You got it. It's a fairly easy job. Thank you so much for watching.
Amazon has several listings for a universal wheel hub removal tool ranging from $50-60. Don’t need to do this yet but it is good to be prepared. Your video is very good. No drama, enough detail to do the job. I live in the rust belt so the hub bolts may be hard to remove without breaking them! Thanks!
Thank you Don and thanks for watching.
im fighting with my wheel bearing for three days and after i saw your video i feel better because i hit mine to much with hammer. thank you
Thank you for a very well done and informative video! Unlike many you took the time to give torquing specs, bolt sizes, and sensor removal/attachment. And the presentation was concise, unlike most of these videos. You gave me all the information I need to feel good about replacing the left front hub & bearing assembly on my 2012 Caravan.
Keep up to awesome work!
Thank you so much! No one gives torque specs!! LOL. I take my time to research them and add them to all of my videos. Thanks for watching!
You said it wasn't necessary but I think adding that grease or antisieze to the hub before assembly is a great thing to do for your future self if you have the vehicle a while. Thanks for the video!
I agree. Thank you so much for watching.
Watched this video to make sure I did my replacement correctly. However my bearings we VERY hard to remove (just front pass. Side) I used everything from punches large screw driver and pry bars. The magic tool that broke it loose..... a small hatchet and mini sledge hit top corners and then bottom sprayed lubricant (WD-40) and tada
Hey Brandon. Mine was just like yours I'm thinking. Maybe a little worse. I had the WD40 but didn't have the tada. Maybe next time. Guna get a bearing puller then maybe some Tada.
You have the best camera I've seen for auto repairs. Oh, and great video too.
Thanks for the video Terence. A great help to me today when I performed this same repair.
You're very welcome. Thank you SO much for watching.
Thanks for filming all details it's very helpful
You're very welcome. Thank YOU for watching.
i appreciate you giving tool descriptions in your video big help
Thanks Joseph and thanks for watching.
With that phone you trying to compensate for something lol thanks for the video
Very informative video man thank you very much doing this job tomorrow a hell of a lot better than doing my Chevy Colorado where the bolts are hiding behind the axle shaft removing. Take care man wrench on
Thank you very much Mark and thanks for watching.
I think you did a really good job. You went through everything and you had good pictures too. Thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome, James.
I own an '09 Caravan.
I did both front bearings the first time, in 2017. OMG it was hard!!! Make sure you clean everything after the bearing is out, and use AntiSeize liberally, prior to installing the new part. Will make it MUCH EASIER for next time.
Also, from experience, the aftermarket bearings suck. Use original MOPAR bearings. They're expensive, but will last a long time.
Thanks for sharing that information.
Great video. very concise. I'll be replacing my hub tomorrow
Great stuff.Appreciate it.Wash it once gonna get at of it. Thanks
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work! 👍
Thank you SO much Ken and thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
Great video! I'm going to be doing the same thing (hopefully) tomorrow. Your video was very helpful and well detailed.
Thank you.
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the informative video. Helped me save money by doing mine myself.
You're very welcome Jason. Thank you for watching.
Thanks that's awesome how you broke the process of wheel bearing and hub assembly
You're very welcome Kevin. Thank you for watching my content.
Did both sides on the family van last night! Thanks for the video for reference!
You're very welcome, Charles. Thanks for watching!
Got a noise that starts at 35.. pretty sure it is the front left wheel bearing. Thank you for making the video. I use these mostly for "Do I want to do this job" I have the car scheduled to go in in 6 days to a great mechanic that doesnt overcharge me. Im going to let him do this job I think. Last time I changed the breaks I broke a similar bolt on the caliper mount.. had to buy a new one. Dumb.. but yea.. cost 15 bucks extra.
If you did decide to do it yourself, it's not a bad job. Thanks for watching.
I cut off a stud and then use a 1/2" bolt and nut through the hole to press the hub out against the main body where the hub attaches. Simple and easy
You did pretty good man. I’m a pro so given you props
thanks for going to the trouble of posting this. was really helpful. good vid.
You're very welcome, Josten. Thanks for watching!
Extra points for all the torque specs at 13 and a half minutes. This video is one of the best that I found and it is only missing one step that I'm not even sure how important it is. The first step on other videos is to remove the negative terminal as you'll be disconnecting the ABS plug. I'm not really sure if it's an issue on the condition that you don't have the ignition on however. Perhaps if you have to turn on the ignition to change the steering wheel angle this could potentially cause it disconnect. That being said again this video has all the detail necessary to complete this process.
Thank you for the honest assessment. Thanks for watching as well.
Very informational and a good video good job
Very helpful, thank you for making it.
You're very welcome. Thank you so much for watching.
Good work brother!
This video was very helpful for me
Three of my lugs have I'm broke off I have went to go get the the studs to put in but the they didn't fit so I just went to go buy the Hub
I had three loves to have broke off so I'm going to replace the whole hub I bought the studs but the three studs would not fit
Great job terence but I've never had much luck with WD 40 I use liquid wrench and soaked it up and around my hub bearing a couple days in advance and put some on the spindle end before replacing the hub bearing !! But great job and very smooth and descriptive !!
Thanks, Jeff! I personally like PB-Blaster or WD-40 Specialist rust penetrant. Thanks for watching!
i now use Triple X lubricant. back when i was a kid, used WD on my bike parts, and i have compared them and Triple X is way better.
Another really good product is freeze off. A little spendy but works better than anything else I have used in 72 years.
I liked when you pushed the caliper piston back in before you took it off. I had never thought of that
Thanks man, I appreciate the video
You're very welcome, Jim. Thanks for watching!
Thumbs up from Canada
Tips for removal of the hub. Similar to the tierod hammer trick: thread a bolt or two partially in the back. Let the bolts stick out so there’s space between the bolt head and the steering knuckle. Turn the steering wheel accordingly for as much working room as possible. Hit the bolts with a hammer and it’s like tapping the hub out rather than trying to pry it at an uneven and odd angle
Thanks for this I can’t get this thing off. would the hammering mess up the threads?
I have found that putting a 14ish inch pipe wrench on the wheel flange and using that for leverage can break them loose, and if they are real stubborn, hit the pipe wrench with a 3lb hammer.
THANKS for this video! About to do mine. @11 min: perhaps lube the splines. Perhaps heat would help w the removal also. I like to use MAP gas::very hot, quick. Expand the hub after the bolts are removed. Good tip w the clean up wheel.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Awesome video… well done !
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Great video, well done!
Thanks, Mark!
Good video man most them made the removal look easy that sucker is in there good
Brute force and a little knowledge...awesome...hope that was YOUR ride...
Awsome job thanks gonna go do mine now
Thank you and thanks for watching. Good luck with your fix.
Thanks bro... got me out of a pinch.
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.
The torque for the caliper mounts 2 bolts of 21 mm a caravan 2003 is 125ft/lbs, and pins at 26foot/lbs
Super helpful thanks
You're very welcome.
thankyou so much from canada
You're very welcome Dan. Thank you so much for watching.
Great job my friend
Thank you James and thanks for watching.
Very good video. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome Caroline. Thank you so much for watching.
Fixing to do mine, had a shop that left my lugnuts loose (Toby's Alignment in Palatka Fla) and it ruined my lugnuts, my rim's and I'm thinking probably my hubs to so I have to replace it all to be sure ya know. Then when the axxwipe put on my inner/outer tie rods he didn't even push the boot on right OR add the fastening straps to keep it from sliding. Knowing I was making a trip to upstate NY during snowing season in Feb 2020 he ASSURED me everything was good. Yep u guessed right, snow and salt all in my rack & pinion. I noticed it all when I got back to Fla when my wheels were kinda wobbly. Yeah, almost a grand out the freaking window I've never been so pissed!
Hi Dave, yeah that sucks! Some shop. I wish I were near you, I'd help you for free. These so-called "shops" are something else. However, There are MANY amazing shops out there.
Helpful. Thanks!
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Great video. Why did you not press the hub off. That is how I do mine.
I used the tools I had available at the time.
This was the problem. Thank you
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Awesome...... thank you sir..
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
Good shit bubba…preciate the video
You're very welcome. Thank YOU for watching.
This is the second vid I've watched, fair job...thanks,but, both say torque to factory spec..(axel nut), yes you did call out the others but not axel. ???
I apologize. The axle nut is 118 ft/lbs for 5th gen caravans and 180 ft/lbs for 4th gen.
One guy used a bolt and 1 nuts through back sidd to basically dislodge the rotor that was not budging. Neat hack.
Good job
Thank yoy
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching!
Very good vid 👈
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
My o3 caravan has a different looking transaxle with large fins on the outside end making it impossible to get even a box end wrench on the 15 mm bolts. I have doubts that a open end wrench is going to loosen them. Any ideas?
Hi Ron, is it possible for you to send me a picture of it? It's hard for me to say without seeing it. My email is wisenooty@gmail.com.
Thanks, Terence
Mine has no guard and the ball joint is on top for the steering.. but thanks for sharing
thank you sir
Detroit Axle (Ebay)....The best car parts online shop ever!
I want free tools! Thank you, u my hero!
Put that Red tab back on. It locks that ABS sensor electrical plug.
Life saver
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I recommend removing the big 32mm bolt first so you can press on the brakes while turning it
Put anti-seize anywhere you have metal to metal contact. Splines, bolts, mating surfaces. They will not come loose. Make it easy next time you or someone else do this job.
Thanks for the info. I've used it MANY times in the past. However, rust seems to always win. lol. Once again, thanks for sharing the info and watching!
Got list of what tools and sockets needed by chance sir
I apologize for not adding a list in the description box. However, I do say every tool size I use and what tools I use during the video. Thanks,
Use a sledge hammer to knock the rotor off. It is garbage anyways. The anti seize is absolutely needed. Anti seize is needed. It makes it much easier for the next guy to do the same job.
I have a 2011 caravan when I turn hard left I hear screeches is it my wheel barring for the side I hear it coming from
Whenever a hub bearing is bad or going bad you will hear a roaring noise all the time whether your driving straight or making a turn. It's a very obnoxious sound that can be very annoying once the bearing gets worse. You may have low brake pads. Thanks for watching.
Don't forget the half axle gasket/washer spacer that goes on end of CV shaft. Part number is 4809863AC.
So one of the wheel bearing bolt broke n u say it doesn't matter? so u put the new one with just 3 bolts instead of 4?
Hi Francisco, I had another bolt to replace the broken bolt that's why I said it didn't matter. I used 4 bolts as required. Thank you for watching.
My dodge grand caravan front wheel tire lugs getting burning hot even after little ride..changed all front brakes roters and callipers from dealership.callieper was jammed.but still lugs are hot..cant evn touch them.told the dealership but tech said its normal.i know its not .is this issue with bearing?any idea.
Sorry for the pate response. This definitely can be an issue with your hub bearing IF, the bearing is bad in which will be extremely noticeable because it's seizing up. If that's the case, you should hear a roaring sound coming from the wheels. It's an awful sound. It's like driving while pressing the brakes at the same time.
@@TerenceDIY thnx for reply..but i dont hear any noice..i checked..tires are as smooth as knife in butter..but problem is burning lugs...
How do you know if you need a hub bearing ????
Hi Jay, one of the veyr first signs is the ABS light being on. The next is the most obvious, a roaring noise on either side of the front wheels. It's an annoying sound that once it gets worse, you would not want to drive the vehicle!
@@TerenceDIY my wheel keep wobbling kinda it's not a inner or outta tie rod or ball joint but my mechanic said it the Hub bearing but it's not making any noise it just wobbles on the driver side when I get to a certain speed 🧐🤔🤔🤔
@@jaywalker3553 , that's a possibility although I haven't seen that and I've dealt with at least 50 hub bearing jobs. They typically start to roar and ultimately seize up. If I was there, I could tell you instantly what it is. Thanks,
wow guess you moved and missed the tool givaway. darn. I wish i would of needed to fix my bearing sooner on my van lol
😂 Thanks for watching Mark.
Do you need air tool to take 32mm nut off? Can I use breaker bar
Yes, you can use a breaker bar and get the same results. Thanks for watching!
I use anti seize on all fasteners and mating surfaces. I hate ABS so I just cut the wire off.
Nice!
@@jBigjohndoe1971 well, so much for your vehicle passing a safety when you want to sell it. That would have to be fixed before it would pass.
Do you have to bleed the breaks after you put them back on?
Absolutely not. Thanks for watching!
really good ! just cant quite hear what your saying, next video should be even better!
Sorry about the audio issue Ken. I've improved much better since this video. Thank you so much for watching.
What is the FT. lbs of the air ratchet you used?
Hi Eddie, I am almost positive that it is 300 lbs.Thanks for watching!
My ABS light is now on and I dont know how to reset it
The only thing that would make that light come on after you replaced the hub is the plug. Please check the connection. Thanks
What's the average mileage to replace wheel bearings on grand caravan 2006, appreciate your help
Hi Francisco, that's really hard to say. I have seen them last for a long time and for a short period. The only way to know when they need replacing is when you start to hear that roaring noise. It starts off tolerable but get's worse as you continue to drive on them. I would never replace them unless they are needed. Thanks for watching!
@@TerenceDIY thanks, u are awesome!
@@TerenceDIY thanks so much mine never made any sounds just the abs light came on replaced bearings n abs light is gone. Thanks a lot
@@FranciscoPerez-il3rv , you're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
torque specs seem off.......perhaps INCH lbs vs foot lbs?
Detroit Axle parts used to be trash. Are the better nowadays?
Here is a decent set...
www.ebay.com/itm/166140634329?epid=15017517137&hash=item26aec0e4d9:g:ChEAAOSw7wRfH9Tp&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0EOzKbNiXdH2%2FdzlPZKvE7%2BAChDv%2FlWF6I833YsTZ86MCzbANO1E2Tf%2F7qd%2B95uUNC4T%2FTaSISIBmKrx7gzGbCsNIL%2B6tArG9%2FKDBb7C61vkWquic3hUcE%2FCDAx3gOXz2klUcLxBiKm4KLXEWuQYSVs94dlrX8SQHvEZZcxJp6rBxKJn9fPI4KoRwwltcaiHAN1BnJckhMng85u9egQvmJBm41lpWYU2xHbNEndNVHYd%2B9nq1UCiHZRkiRGCsXPihW9w4oJSo8HJiF615R31v84%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMULLeorOCYw
How much is the torque specs?
How would I know if it's the wheel bearings
Hi, when your hub bearing goes bad or is going bad, there are two things that can help you identify the bad hub. The first thing is the ABS light. Although it's not a great indicator, it can help with diagnosing the hub. The method I've used for hundreds of hubs replaced is, listening for a roaring sound on either side. The only thing about that is sometimes it's hard to tell which side is bad that's why I recommend replacing them both. This vehicle was a prime example. I changed one side because the noise sounded as if it were coming from the driver side and although it was going bad, the passenger side was the one making the worse noise. I eventually changed it out. So, if you hear a roaring sound, similar to putting a plastic bottle in your bike wheel to make it sound like a motorcycle (lol), I am almost positive the hub is bad. Thanks for watching!
@@TerenceDIY that's the sound I am getting but my abs light ain't on ty sir I'll replace them
No problem. The ABS light wasn't on in this vehicle neither. Once you replace them, you will see a drastic improvement in mpg and driveability! Thanks for watching!
So you didn't have to take off the tie rod? Watched another video where they said you had to? Just confused in that area... But thanks for the video... Just watched it's almost new years Eve.... 2021... I'll be doing my wife's 2014 town and country this Saturday
Hi Joseph, I have done a ton of these jobs. It's rare that you have to remove the tie rod. You do not have to remove the tie rod for this job. Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!
@@TerenceDIY thank you very much! I'll be doing the job tomorrow morning 😊
You're very welcome, Joseph. Good luck with the job.
@@TerenceDIY I will say this, I'm thankful for your video, It definitely have me a heads up, I did my wife's '12 chrysler town and country front hub bearing assemblies today... It was not easy, I did driver side and passnger side, your video definitely was very informative, my only issues were the hubs I believe may have been original ( never changed from new )? They were so seized in the aluminum knuckles ! Very gualded , I had sledged hammer, spray... I actually removed 2 of the studs and made a bolt jack... It took me 8 hours, but long story short, new bearing hubs both front are in and done! Doing it myself definitely saved that dealership or even local garage bill! Which I'm sure would have cost me some money with how these hubs were so seized into the knuckle housing! Thanks again Terence, again, your home video definitely was a help
Why not use a slide hammer for it be alot easier
Ok big issue number one, you change the wheel hub ,you put everything back together and you notice all your anti slip light are on ,the esp bsa and the little picture with the car and the squiggly lines. So how do you reset that setting. I undid my battery and waiting about 2 minutes and hooked up back up but the lights are still on
Hi Hason, that has something to do with the ABS plug. Did you plug it in all of the way? Please inspect the wires on that plug to see if there are any cuts or breaks. There is no reset setting for those lights. Please let me know. Thanks for watching!
Just drive around for a half a mile or so and it will reset itself
Steering angle is no longer aligned. Use scan tool to do the align procedure.
How much will that cost to repair?
The hub bearing will cost you about $60. I am not sure if you're doing the job yourself. But if you find a mechanic, it should cost $100-$125 for labor. Maybe cheaper.
Hello do you remember what size chisel you used?
Hi Tim, I am not sure what size it was and it really didn't matter as long as it was thin enough at the tip to break that seal. I finally did the other side yesterday and found an even easier way to remove the hub. I'll be uploading a video of it soon, but if you are doing the job now, take a sledgehammer or at least a 5lbs hammer and beat down on the hub while continuously spraying it with WD40 as it comes loose. Out of the hundreds of hubs I have removed, this is the fastest way I have ever seen or have done. It took me less than 3 minutes after a good pounding! Thanks for watching!!
I’m stuck on chiseling. The part of the hub with the wheel studs popped off but the plate contains the bearing is still stuck on their good
Hi Brendan, is there anyway you can use an angle grinder with a metal cutting wheel and cut it off? A sawzall with a metal cutting blade will also work. Let me know. Thanks,
I learned long ago about never enough time to do it right, always enough time to do it over. I like to replace stock bolts with grade 8 or even ten.
like that you had some probs but your pushed through....
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You know you wanted 2 bro 😂
I want a hotdog...
my mechanic wants 500 bucks to do this job, isnt that a bit much?
One side or both??? Hopefully it's both sides. Is your mechanic supplying the parts? I'd do it for $150 a side (labor).
Just fot the one side. Granted the hub assembly is 240 bucks nowadays
@@BereanFellowship Wow. That is expensive. Here is a link for a much cheaper hub assembly that is really good. It's from Detroit Axle. Good product.
www.ebay.com/itm/151123685913?hash=item232fac7219:g:uG4AAOSwDMBgnLfH:sc:ShippingMethodExpress!60475!US!-1
Thanks for sharing.please next time show everything on vedio 😮
This was 4 years ago. I now produce some of the most detailed videos available on the topic. I learned a lot about filming throughout the years. Thank you for watching.