Hello all,

I need to replace the rear AWD half shafts on my 1999 Grand Caravan LE AWD due to the ABS reluctors being made non-funcitonal due to rust damage. I Have searched high and low for step by step instructions for removing the old units and re-installing the rebuilt ones from Cardone. Can anyone help with with this?

Thanks so much,

James

PS Van has 83k miles, 3.8 engine

 

HALF SHAFT
REMOVAL
Lift vehicle on hoist so that the wheels hang freely.
Remove rear wheel.
Remove cotter pin, nut lock and spring washer Cotter Pin, Nut Lock, And Spring Washer
Remove hub nut and washer
CAUTION: The half shaft outer C.V. joint, when installed, acts as a bolt and secures the hub/bearing assembly. If the vehicle is to be supported or moved on its wheels, install and torque a bolt through the hub. This will ensure that the hub/bearing assembly cannot loosen.

Remove inner half shaft retaining bolts Inner Half Shaft Bolts
The half shaft is spring loaded. Compress inner half shaft joint slightly and pull downward to clear rear differential. Then pull half shaft assembly outward to remove Half Shaft Removal
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse removal procedure.

 

Master tech,

Thanks for taking the time to give me the step by step guide on this. It took a while to get the rebuilt half-shafts back from Cardone, but your instructions answered a couple of questions I had, and once i had the parts, the work went quickly. Replacing the rear half-shafts was actually a walk in the park compared to doing the front ones.

James