I am at my witts end!!! Does any one have any idea how to remove the jounce bumper over the rear axel on a 1996 Dodge Caravan LE? I have tried every thing and cant ge the thing off.

Thanks to evry one in advance for your help.

 

this is the procedure from the factory service manual-

JOUNCE BUMPER

There are two types of jounce bumpers available depending on which suspension option the vehicle is equipped with.
REMOVAL-STANDARD

The jounce bumper is serviced as an assembly. The jounce bumper mounts to the frame rail at a weld nut located on the frame rail.

1. Using the proper tool, remove bolt attaching jounce bumper to frame rail.
2. Remove jounce bumper from frame rail.

INSTALLATION-STANDARD

1. For installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten jounce bumper to 33 N·m (290 in. lbs.).

REMOVAL-HEAVY DUTY

The jounce bumpers are serviced as an assembly. The jounce bumpers screw into a weld nut located on the frame rail.

1. Using slip-joint pliers grasp the base of the jounce bumper. Turn the base counterclockwise.
2. Remove jounce bumper assembly.

INSTALLATION-HEAVY DUTY

1. For installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten jounce bumper to 33 N·m (290 in. lbs.).

 

this is the standard bumper