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#116 of 168 Re: Grand Caravan Steering Rack [gparkman] by jimmysdown Mar 20, 2009 (10:59 am)
Replying to: gparkman (Feb 05, 2009 7:15 am) My slow leak turned into a fast leak. My 2006 Grand Caravan SXT spewed all the powersteering fluid all over the garage floor while it was warming up one day. The fluid was leeking from a power steering cooler hose under the vehicle. Cheap clip-on type clamps were installed at the factory, so I replaced them with heavy duty clamps and used strips of plastic under the clamps so as not to cut the hoses with too much pressure from the new clamps. Gman, did the dealer say why the whole rack needs to be replaced? Replies to this message: joepeterson56 (Mar 24, 2009 5:27 am)
#117 of 168 Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [motoringmama] by sbradshaw Mar 24, 2009 (5:10 am)
Replying to: motoringmama (Dec 06, 2006 12:38 pm) I replaced my power steering pump 3 time in 2001 grand caravan before I was told it was the rack and pinion. It costs about 170 in parts and 200 in labor. But have someone check the fluid to make sure it didn't all leak out. It might be your pump but I had the exact problems. The pump is not much cheaper. Mine is in the shop now. It was also making an annoying clanking noise every time I hit a bump. They seem to think replacing the rack will stop that too if replacing the struts didn't work. If you had that problem and corrected it yet, let me know. Replies to this message: joepeterson56 (Mar 24, 2009 5:28 am) sbradshaw (Mar 31, 2009 5:04 am) joepeterson56 (May 06, 2009 10:15 am)
#118 of 168 Re: Grand Caravan Steering Rack [jimmysdown] by joepeterson56 Mar 24, 2009 (5:27 am)
Replying to: jimmysdown (Mar 20, 2009 10:59 am) I am not personally familiar with any model after 2000, but have the sway bar bushings and sway bar end link to struts checked and replaced if it has the sway bar, if you already haven't done so. Should get rid of any clunking noises over bumps. Hope this helps. Please let us know.
#119 of 168 Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [sbradshaw] by joepeterson56 Mar 24, 2009 (5:28 am)
Replying to: sbradshaw (Mar 24, 2009 5:10 am) I am not personally familiar with any model after 2000, but have the sway bar bushings and sway bar end link to struts checked and replaced if it has the sway bar, if you already haven't done so. Should get rid of any clunking noises over bumps. Hope this helps. Please let us know. Replies to this message: sbradshaw (Mar 31, 2009 5:04 am) joepeterson56 (May 06, 2009 10:15 am)
#120 of 168 Re: Steering whining noise fixed [robtjsmith] by golfer64 Mar 30, 2009 (7:44 am)
Replying to: robtjsmith (Aug 18, 2008 1:27 pm) I purchased a used 2003 dodge caravan and it had a whining in the power steering. Thanks to the information I received from everyone here, my power steering noise is gone. I purchased the reservoir from the dealer ($26) and replaced it and it corrected the problem. The cut the old reservoir open and the filter was 75% plugged. Thanks for the information Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Mar 30, 2009 7:25 pm)
#121 of 168 Re: Steering whining noise fixed [golfer64] by dodgeman7 Mar 30, 2009 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: golfer64 (Mar 30, 2009 7:44 am) Your welcome!
#122 of 168 Re: Dodge Grand Caravan-Steering and Whining issues [joepeterson56] by sbradshaw Mar 31, 2009 (5:04 am)
Replying to: joepeterson56 (Mar 24, 2009 5:28 am) Replaced the rack in 01 G Caravan that fixed steering problem and the klunking noise is not noticeable as much. I think it the rack in the Chrysler too. Replies to this message: joepeterson56 (May 06, 2009 10:15 am)
#123 of 168 You can HEAR THIS PROBLEM on YouTube by mariusstarr Apr 01, 2009 (3:16 am)
Replying to: natb1 (Feb 25, 2008 9:10 am) Hey, All: I've posted a VIDEO of this problem on Youtube for everyone to hear and see. I've also provided some background and some explanation so the DEALER can finally fix this problem. link title Replies to this message: dodgeman7 (Apr 01, 2009 8:28 am)
#124 of 168 Re: You can HEAR THIS PROBLEM on YouTube [mariusstarr] by dodgeman7 Apr 01, 2009 (8:28 am)
Replying to: mariusstarr (Apr 01, 2009 3:16 am) Watched your video and I believe it is your reservoir. I had the same noise in the beginning and after a few week got worse and started to shutter a bit. Don't know about your heat issue though. One more thing, a while ago I had a strange squeaking noise coming from my engine and though it was the belt tensioner. After replacing it the noise was still there. I then thought it was then the alternator pulley but I didn't want to go that route yet so I decided to buy a new belt to replace my old cracked and worn out belt. Changing the belt solve my squeaking and found out that my old pulley was just fine.   Change the reservoir and it just might fix your problem. If it does, I would go back to the dealership and ask for a refund on the pump. These guys know it's the reservoir and don't fix the simple fix but nail you for a new pump and rack and pinion.   Good luck, Tim
#125 of 168 Power Steering Groaning and Shaking Van by dericm02 Apr 02, 2009 (10:11 am)
I have a Dodge Caravan, 2000 i beleive and i had issues with the power steering making noises. The noise wasn't a whining like alot of other people have, but it was more of a groaning and at certain points in the turn radius, it would groan really loud and actually shake the van alittle bit. So i first replaced the resevoir after looking at the screen and having it been clogged. I put ATF in it like it says and the shake and noise went away. About a month after i fixed it, it came back, the groaning and shaking. Today i took the fluid out of the resevoir to look at the screen and the screen looked nice and clear, fluid looked good as well. It was alittle low on fluid, i added 3/4 of a cup of fluid, not alot. Turned the steering wheel to get all the air out but the noise still didn't go away. My first thought was the screen clogged, but its not, my second thought was it was alittle low on fluid so i filled it up and got the air out, but that didn't help. With the leaking, i thought maybe it might be leaking slowly out of the rack under heavy pressure or something, but im not sure. Has this happened to anyone else? The pump and rack seem to be working good, its just making alot of noise when im turning the wheel at slower speeds and reverse. Making a long trip to visit the rents soon, so i just wanna either get it fixed or make sure its safe to keep driving it. Thanks for you help!

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