# 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan DIY rack-and-pinion replacement

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** dodge, grandcaravan\
**Created:** [May 18, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632 "2018-05-18T23:10:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![NavyDad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f1d935/32.png) [@NavyDad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NavyDad)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632/1 "2018-05-18T23:10:35Z")

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Has anyone replaced the rack-and-pinion steering on a 2005 Dodge Caravan in their driveway?  
I’m considering it but want an idea of what I’m getting myself into (I’m not a spring chicken any more!)

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**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632/2 "2018-05-21T20:38:55Z")

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You might find more experienced people at [allpar.com](http://allpar.com). They have a discussion group focused on Chrysler Corp. minivans and Pacifica. I have found good help there over the years for our old Voyager and present Town and County.

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**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632/3 "2018-05-21T21:01:42Z")

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> [@NavyDad](#):
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> Has anyone replaced the rack-and-pinion steering on a 2005 Dodge Caravan in their driveway?  
> I’m considering it but want an idea of what I’m getting myself into (I’m not a spring chicken any more!)

Yes,its possible if you have the car on 4 jack stands.  
This is for a similar 2003 Dodge Caravan.

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/e/b/ebe5d315d3ff9b601bd723f969269da42de4ff7d.jpeg "Installing a new Rack and Pinion 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmh96dxILoM)

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-diy-rack-and-pinion-replacement/117632/4 "2018-05-21T21:11:58Z")

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If the rack-and-pinion is leaking, give this product a try.

> **[Power Steering Stop Leak](https://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-power-steering-stop-leak)**
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> It is 100% GUARANTEED to stop seal leaks in power steering units or your money back. Totally corrects rack and pinion problems. It is also totally eff...

It’s lot cheaper, and it works!

Tester