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#1 of 7 2001 Chrysler T&C Front End Noise by sbradshaw Mar 24, 2009 (5:01 am)
I have a 2001 Caravan and T&C and both make clanking noise. The struts,ball joint, & bearing were replaced on the T&C and tie rods inspected and still don't know where the noise is coming from. Mechanic sd he had one already in shop making the same noise. Dodge is in shop now have rack replaced. Someone said that should fix the noise in it too. The T&C only makes the clanking noise on the passenger side. It's driving me nuts and I'm afraid it's dangerous. Mechanic just gave up. Replies to this message: masterpaul1 (Mar 24, 2009 5:56 pm) tabrox (Mar 30, 2009 7:24 pm) sbradshaw (Mar 31, 2009 4:49 am) jaag (Mar 31, 2009 10:42 am)
#2 of 7 Re: 2001 Chrysler T&C Front End Noise [sbradshaw] by masterpaul1 Mar 24, 2009 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: sbradshaw (Mar 24, 2009 5:01 am) Have them to replace the links and bushings. These are a common problem for these vechicles. We've had our replaced twice in six years.
#3 of 7 Re: 2001 Chrysler T&C Front End Noise [sbradshaw] by tabrox Mar 30, 2009 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: sbradshaw (Mar 24, 2009 5:01 am) I too have replaced the... 'it must be this'... part including the struts, sway bar links and bushings. Nothing has rid the dreaded Klunk! It would be greatly appreciated if you would post the results of the rack repair. Good Luck! Replies to this message: sbradshaw (Mar 31, 2009 4:49 am)
#4 of 7 Re: 2001 Chrysler T&C Front End Noise [tabrox] by sbradshaw Mar 31, 2009 (4:49 am)
Replying to: tabrox (Mar 30, 2009 7:24 pm) I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan too. It was making a bad clunking noise, almost the same but not as loud. The steering went out and it was diagnosed the rack and pinion. After it was replaced, the noise is not noticed as much now. I think if I replace the links in it there will be no noise at all. This leads me to believe it is the rack in the Chrysler. It was suggested to be the cv shaft but it does not make a popping noise when I back up or turn sharply. I have had a cv joint to go bad on another Dodge and it was a totally different noise. This noise is only heard when you go over a bump in the road.
#5 of 7 How do you remove the cover on the heater blower motor? by sbradshaw Mar 31, 2009 (4:54 am)
I tried to replace the heater blower motor but there is something in the back holding it. The internet diagram only shows 3 bolts and I have removed them already. There is no way to get back there to see. Its uner the dash on the passenger side. I don't want to damage the moveable parts attached to the cover. Does the dash have to come out? Replies to this message: sbradshaw (Mar 31, 2009 6:34 pm)
#6 of 7 Re: 2001 Chrysler T&C Front End Noise [sbradshaw] by jaag Mar 31, 2009 (10:42 am)
Replying to: sbradshaw (Mar 24, 2009 5:01 am) I replaced the front sway bar rubber bushings from napa and the noise went away on my 2002 Chrysler T&C. I hope this helps.
#7 of 7 Re: How do you remove the cover on the heater blower motor? [sbradshaw] by sbradshaw Mar 31, 2009 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: sbradshaw (Mar 31, 2009 4:54 am) just to let anyone interested to know....I never found a screw in the back holding hthe cover on. Apparently it was glued stuck but eventually cracked the plastic in the back. It looked like it was sealed when I removed it I could see the problem. There is a door panel that is rotated by a small motor on the bottom of the cover. That panel does not come off with the cover. It's a nuckle busting job you have to do standing on your head.

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