Sway bar bushings
red90q
11-07-2005, 05:12 PM
My 2002 Grand Caravan has had some "clunking" noises coming from the front end. The dealership said I needed new sway bar links and bushings. I replaced the links but the noise is still there. How many sway bar bushings are there, and are they as easy to replace as the links?
The new links I got have grease nipples that I did not fill. Do these new links come packaged with grease in them? I'm assuming they do.
Thanks for any advice, I'm new to doing work on the van as it just came off of warranty.
The new links I got have grease nipples that I did not fill. Do these new links come packaged with grease in them? I'm assuming they do.
Thanks for any advice, I'm new to doing work on the van as it just came off of warranty.
600KLancer
11-07-2005, 07:56 PM
Yes there are other bushings towards the middle of the swy bar that support it on the frame. They aren't too hard to replace. You have to remove the whole bar and slide them off the end.
My van is makeing a noise up there too but I haven't checked the bushings, maybe I should.
ttyl
My van is makeing a noise up there too but I haven't checked the bushings, maybe I should.
ttyl
Fritzc
11-11-2005, 12:13 PM
Yes there are other bushings towards the middle of the swy bar that support it on the frame. They aren't too hard to replace. You have to remove the whole bar and slide them off the end.
My van is makeing a noise up there too but I haven't checked the bushings, maybe I should.
ttyl
My mechanic finally found the rattle and called it the "Lower Control Arm" He also replaced the Sway Bar Bushings.
My van is makeing a noise up there too but I haven't checked the bushings, maybe I should.
ttyl
My mechanic finally found the rattle and called it the "Lower Control Arm" He also replaced the Sway Bar Bushings.
hayesbcajh
11-21-2005, 10:26 AM
I have an 02 Voyager and have been battling this clunk for the past 10k miles, vehicle only has 41k on it. Dealer replaced the links and something else and it never goes away. I finally narrowed it down to the sway bar bushings, when I took the wheels off I can see the bushings. The inside diameter of the driver side bushing is no longer circular, it is oval. So, i have to believe this is the problem. My questions is, can anyone be more specific about how to replace these. I have the haynes manual but it says to remove that cradle and the power steering oil cooler. Mine looks different than the illustration in the manual and if I take off the cradle it looks like the engine would drop on me. I can get to the front side of both mounting straps to get a wrench on the nut, but is the back side actually a bolt where I need another wrench to stop it from spinning or is it welded in place or something like that (I can't get to the other side). Lastly, how exactly do you get the old bushing off and the new on? Do you pry them open and clamp it over the bar or do they need to slide on all the way from the end? And would the bar have to be completely removed first? I assume I would have to clean up all the rust first. I've read all the posts that say how easy it is, but I don't see it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
hayesbcajh
11-22-2005, 09:55 AM
Brought the car to the dealer for the clunk to get an idea of the cost. They verified that it looks like the sway bar bushing problem. They want nearly $170 to replace. I had it in twice while under warranty for the clunk so they covered it. Now I can sell it with a clear conscience and say goodbye to Chrysler forever.
lakos
11-23-2005, 03:21 PM
Good Luck with the car.
I can tell you from experience that my 2002 GC just had them replaced at the dealer and it cost $298! You might want to read my own post on the 2002 GC EX PROBLEMS. Hopefully, you won't have the same problems.
I can tell you from experience that my 2002 GC just had them replaced at the dealer and it cost $298! You might want to read my own post on the 2002 GC EX PROBLEMS. Hopefully, you won't have the same problems.
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