EASY Caravan Wiper Assy Removal for Spark Plugs or Rear Engine Access 2002 

Aw making me feel good here! Rubbing my knuckles on my chest and blowing on them. You are most welcome and I'm glad you were able to do it. Just goes to show with some tools, instructions and the WILL to do it, most folks can do just about anything. Thank you for the nice comment and keep up getting it done. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hi Nancy, I'm another little old lady mechanic!

Glad to help. I posted it after the first time it did it with it on and found out how easy it was to take off. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Yeah I'm a big guy too, yeah the extra room is a big help! Glad you liked the video. Best wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Byungna... I appreciate the thanks. Best wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Ward I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching bud and I hope your project goes well. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hey Herd of Dogs! You're welcome glad it helped. I wish I had seen a video like this the first time I did my spark plugs. Thanks for watching. Best wishes n Blessings. Oh please hit the Thumbs up so it turns blue for me if you haven't already. Keith Noneya

What code were you getting?

I've been turning wrenched professionally for 37 years. I have never removed the cowl nor dropped the engine cradle nor removed the motor mount and pulled the engine toward the radiator like so many folks speak about. I have used a 6 inch extension, a swivel (with a bit of electrical tape to stiffen it up a bit and the spark plug socket.

Ok

You're most welcome Chris, that's why I make them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

We're you able to reach those three rear spark plugs without too much trouble after removing the wipers assembly?

Yes. Easy once the wiper assembly was out of the way. Good luck!@@byungna2566

Wiper assembly was easy as well. I needed a tool to pull wipers off stem. AutoZone had a loaner puller. Yours may come off easier than mine.

Thanks Fred. Glad to help. Thanks for watching Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

I really liked how the van road and was really comfortable. I eventually sold it because I was constantly fixing it just to go to work, and I carpooled with it. So eventually it was costing to much to continue to run that van about 100 miles a day. I have a caravan playlist of a ton of video's and problems you may run across. Comment or email me any time Aileen. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad to help Henry. There's a whole playlist on my channel for the Caravan. Check it out so you'll know what's there in the future if you need any of them. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

A very good point John. I used to do that but it took up so much time in the videos that I decided to let folks do that themselves if they wanted. Those upper screws I had actually taken them to the grinder, buffed them with a wire wheel and painted them semi-flat black. I don't remember if it they were done before this video or another one. This van no matter how well I treated it, it managed to break itself constantly. After putting a transmission in it I sold it for the price of the transmission to a friend. I had a nickname for this van. I called it the Fix it again Caravan. I paid $2,500.00 for it and spent over $3,000.00 in repairs over the next three years. I've had four Chrysler products over the last 20 years and all of them once they got over 100,000 miles became money pits. However my 95 Nissan Pathfinder with almost 300,000 has been almost serious maintenance free. My 2001 F350 7.3L 4x4 with over 200,000 miles on it is the same as the Nissan, they have been pretty reliable for the miles they've had on them. My Pastor has had 4 dodge vehicles in the last 10 years, all died except for the new Dodge truck he just bought. I do love the ride of the Caravans and Town & Countries and the seats are so comfortable. Glad the video helped. Thanks again for the good comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Nice to know, thanks for the info. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Yep you sure can. The video is more for the beginner mechanic or someone who hasn't done it before, and you're correct You DO NOT have to remove the cowl to change the spark plugs. I know I've done it both ways too, It's just a lot easier to do it that way if you haven't done several of these. ** I don't know what you mean by and I quote; "need to move the engine forward, drop the engine 6 inches". I don't remember saying that in the video, if I did I apologize please send the time stamp so I can tell people to ignore that portion of the video. I did say; "You have to take this off, or you're in for a real real hard job back there", don't forget the "OR" portion of my sentence please. - Removing the Cowl will make the job way easier, unless you've got experience doing it with it on, most people don't. - Removing the Cowl also offers a great opportunity to inspect the back of the engine for possible future problems, like Valve Cover leaks or changing the O2 Sensor etc. - One thing I've learned doing mechanic work for over 35 plus years is no two mechanics do the job the same way. So I say; as long as the job is correct in the end and it meets specs and the repair is reliable, do the job the way that suits your style of mechanic work. Thanks for watching Micheal and the the nice comment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

I have to do rear exhaust manifold.... Any recommendations..

Hey Gary you're welcome. Your problem is exactly why I posted this video. Hope all goes well for you. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith

Thanks Mike, after I learned how to do take it off, it made perfect sense to make the job so much easier by just taking that extra 10-15 minutes of work. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Denney, yeah the first time I did the spark plugs I didn't know I could take it off. So when figured it out things got so much easier, I said man I gotta make a video and post it. Thanks for the feedback. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hey Israel, you're welcome. Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

You know the wipers don't come off that easy somewhat deceptive

@@mikespainting291. yes. i'm stuck at that step right now. Took the screw out and they don't budge. Even sprayed with lubricant and nothing

Hey Pablo, thanks for the thanks. Glad to help. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Спасибо Иван. Я не могу придумать большего комплимента. Наилучшие пожелания и благословения. Кит Ноня Thank you Ivan. I can not think of a greater compliment. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

I don't think the struts have any issue with bolt access

It makes it easier to do the front strut top bolts if you remove the cowling. Been there done that. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

While you are changing out the plugs you have great access to the pcv valve. Thanks for the video

Thanks Ray. Glad it all worked out for you. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad it was helpful, it's my pleasure to help others. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad it helped Robert. Drop me a line if you have anymore questions. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith

Thanks for the nice comment. That's why I make these videos. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad the video helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Ah Thanks Goodness! Glad I was able to help, thanks for the thanks and watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Scott. Most of the time the wipers just come right off. Sorry to hear you had to soak them in some Penetrating Oil to get them to come off. Glad the video help you & thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya Thanks Keith,you made process very simple.My wipers were stuck pretty good,i yanked for a good half hour each one ,tapped with rubber hammer,finally before i about gave up ,i put some jb penatrating oil on them came loose instantly,must have been froze .The rear plugs came out easy,i hopped right up above radiator with a towel 4 comfort on knees,work was easy seeing them and getting them out 160,000 on a 2005 3.8,van runs great now.I also didnt put wipers back on exactly how they came off,they were out of sink,took me a sec to straighting that out.Thanks again!Great video.

Hey no problem Mario. Glad you liked the video man. Have a good one and take care of that little one in your picture. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thank you I sure am she's 6 years old know

Thanks for the nice comment, and you're welcome Riva. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hum never thought about the windshield part of it, guess it makes sens. I hope the job goes well for you. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You're welcome Hlgar. You can actually do the rear spark plugs without removing the cowling but it's difficult to do it that way. Also you don't get the change to inspect the top rear of the engine. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Jbee, Glad to help. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You're welcome Joe. Nothing is more frustrating to have done a difficult job only to find out there was an easier way to do it after it's done. So I didn't want folks to find out the hard way like I did so I made it for folks just like you Joe. Thanks for watching and I assume a thumbs up. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Ritchie, that's why I started making these videos. I grew up working on cars with my dad in his garage. I got tired of car videos that show what they did, but not how they did it, they're just about useless. So I decided to start making my own videos when I work on cars. Then I put: Tools, Part numbers, Chemicals, Consumables, misc info and where to get it. Glad it helped. I have some other Caravan repair video, I put them all in a Caravan playlist on my channel home page. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad to help Mike. Thanks for the thanks. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Gerry. I purchased a tripod that wraps around things but I'm not used to using it yet. As far as thieves I'm pretty safe here so far, but I did have someone come in my garage and take my Craftsman Metric wrench set. I was pretty pissed about that. Funny they left the SAE hanging right next to it and more expensive items around it alone. I guess they heard me coming back out and left before I could catch them. That's the only problem I've had. Most of the time I keep my tools out of sight when I'm not outside with them and sometimes I tie my dog up within reach of my tools. More than a few people have come up into the yard for some unknown reason and changed their mind when my dog showed them his teeth. I used to have a friend that when he wanted something heavy hauled off that was broken, like a broken dryer or refrigerator, he would put a sign on it "Works $50.00 bucks" and put it by the road in front of his house. Usually is was gone that night, he was a pretty smart guy, and knew his neighborhood pretty good, he lived in Algiers Louisiana. Well gotta go. Should be putting up some more Caravan Videos this week or next. Did one on the Blend door Actuator for the dual climate control. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith

Hey Gerry I was re reading some of the old posts to see if I missed anyone. I loved the comment on the social parasites because of a story my friend Scotty told me. Scotty would put his old broken down appliances on the curb and put; "Works $50.00" on it, by morning it was gone. No need to call the dump and pay them to haul it off, let the social parasites do the job for you. LOL

Thanks Whiteboy. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hey David Yeah actually I do know, I had to do mine too. Thanks for the nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Zisser, that' why I made it. Thanks for the nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Glad to help Michael. Thanks for the thanks. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks bud. Normally I'm a Jib Jabber with lots to say but you got me on a lazy day on this one! LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Darintyler, I appreciate the thanks. Glad the video was useful for you. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You're welcome Scarlett, that's why I post them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Another successful person helped. Thanks FP. Glad it helped you. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hi William, no money necessary. If you insist drop a few bucks in the offering plate the next time you go to church Sunday, or Christmas/Easter & subscribe. That's thanks enough for me. Trying to keep the 2nd Commandment, "Love your neighbor as yourself and treat others as you would want to be treated", Jesus of all people! Thanks for the thanks & offer. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks VCY, I love those, they have style and class and I love the way they ride, very comfortable. I've owned several Dodges or Chrysler products over the years. They all have been pretty good up until about 125,000 miles on the odometer, after that they kind of turn into money pits. I finally sold the 2002 Caravan after I kept replacing part after part and I car pool, so I needed a reliable ride. I know the Caravan pretty well so if you have any questions let me know. Best Wishes n Blessing. Oh also loved the vintage cars. I'll keep an eye on your channel. Keith Noneya

Keith Noneya thank you very much, I’m just kind of playing around making up car slideshows. The caravan I am getting, has 110,000, but it is from a friend and he really took good care of it. But I think now he just got bored with it because he bought a new car. This will be my first minivan, but I have wanted one for so long. I’m tired of grabbing a friend when I need to pick something up that’s a large. You did a great job on that video. Thank you so much!!

That's a pretty awesome washer trick. Most belts that fall off or squeal are due to alignment issues. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks AJ. Hope it helps in the future. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith

Thanks Banana Monkee I appreciate that. Keep working on that Star Spangle Banner, we need a good guitar rendition of that on the tube. Best Wishes n Blessings. Kieth Noneya

Good advice, but I don't remember seeing a key in this set. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks Robert. Hope it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks a lot 😊 I appreciate that . Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hey Stew you're welcome. Best Wishes & Blessings. With your project. Keith Noneya

I've done it both ways and they both work. I found the problem with doing it by leaving the Wiper Assembly on is that you can't see back there to do anything or do an inspection while you're there. So essentially you can get the job done blind folded, but you will never see anything else that could be a potential problem in the future, like a cracking hose, intake or you name it. By taking that extra 10-15 minutes you can do that inspection and see exactly what's going on and what you're doing back there as well. If you're in a hurry and just don't want to take the extra time to do the inspection, and you're ok with doing the job by feel, the old way is a little quicker for sure. I prefer to take the extra 10-15 minutes and make sure all is well back there to keep my van reliable. Thanks for watching, hope you found the video useful for your future projects. It's just a matter of preference. At least you know another way to do it now if you need to get back there. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Hey thanks for the extra info. Makes sense to me. I got you in my favorites. Be good!

Thanks Wancamaney

LOL Yeah Baby!

Removing the wiper assembly goes pretty fast about 15 minutes and it will save you so much time and frustration. To do the valve cover put an old pillow over the car where you're going to lay, it will help a lot on you tummy and chest. I had a 70 year old lady do the wiper assembly so I'm sure you can handle it. Thanks for sharing and feel free to ask questions as needed. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

You're welcome Peque, glad it helped. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You're welcome Robert. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

That my friend is the only reason I wouldn't remove it. LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You're welcome Anthony. Thanks for watching bud. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Yep! If you're going to try and do the rear transmission mount you have to remove the wiper assembly to get to the three top bolts on the cage or part that mounts on the transmission. Two are in the cage and one is on the drivers side of the cage. Then you'll have the actual transmission mount with the top shield bolt and three mounting bolts and and the cross bolt that ties the cage and the mount all together. Have fun, been there done that, never again. I'll pay someone for that one next time! LOL Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya So let me ask you, will I be Able to access the 3 hold down bolts from the top, easier than thru the bottom? Also, you mention a "Cage", what is that? Might you be referring to the mount bracket? I take it that bracket doesn't need removal, correct?

Yep the cage is the bracket on the transmission. I just remembered the reason I took mine out was because I was changing the transmission, so you may be able to do it without taking it out, sorry about any confusion. About the three bolts on the actual transmission mount on the frame, that has the heat shield. I don't remember if I did the two front bolts from the top or not, I do remember doing the back one and the shield from under the car. Let me know how it goes if you do it. There is a video on line, it's old shaky and grainy, but there's enough information on it to do it, Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S8d2FvFQCf0.html Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya This was pretty good too Steve. It at least shows an approach from the top, which is very helpful. I just came up, where I drove her on ramps and checked both angles. I looked very doable, I thought it was going to be like, "impossibly doable, leave it to a shop"..lol. but I didn't notice damage to the rubber, as is with the front one. I will replace that front for sure, however, I plan to leave that rear one alone or Call you to do it for me..hahahaha.. kidding. Thanks again, Be blessed and encouraged Keith, we'll be in touch.

You bet! Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya You are the best!

Yeah I was going to do it that way to until I saw someone talk about taking it off. So I made a video on how to do it. Glad the video has been helpful to so many folks. I never thought it would have been, but boy was I wrong. It's one of the most popular videos that I put up. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You snake your arm through there for sure but that kinda defeats the purpose of even starting the process and you may only gain an inch and since the hard part is already done, it makes more sense to get all the room you can. In addition the bottom of the support structure has fiberglass insulation on it and with the age of it expect it to get all up in your arms, even if you're wearing a shirt. These vans are getting any younger so it's a good idea to do a good inspection back there on everything. Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya FYI, I did the whole job yesterday without any removals. It was difficult but doable.

@@WoundedEgo Glad it worked out for you bud. Hope the video was some help for you if you do need to get behind the engine for an inspection or repair of other items like a valve cover leak or an O2 Sensor. Thanks for the reply. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

WooooHooooo! Another satisfied viewer and another Caravan with a real 6 plug tune up. Yah I did it the hard way the first time, after that I said there has got to be an easier way to do maintenance back there. I did some more research and found a video where a guy talked about it but didn't show it. That was it for me I was going to save the world of Caravan mechanics and make a video on how to do it for the other poor saps who own Caravans. LOL Really glad it helped you, and thanks for the thanks Mike you made my day with your nice comment. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

You've got to be kidding right?

Which one, Mike or Keith, and kidding about what? LOL

Mike, he was seriously considering a three spark plugs tune up. Hilarious. I have the same vehicle and was wondering how I'd reach back there, but not once did I consider changing only three SPs. Thank God Mike found your video.

LOL, I thought so but I wasn't sure. Initially I thought you might be talking about having to take off the wiper assembly to do the spark plugs, which is what I thought the first time I looked under there to do some work. "Like Seriously who thought of this design!" Then I realized how easy it was to get it off, then it wasn't so bad. Thanks for the laugh. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Thanks MB for Lunch, good videos on your channel. I sometimes get curious who's watching and what they post, so I go see what they've posted. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

Many people are able to do it by feel and it's easier for some folks not to have the extra step. There are also those who are not mechanically inclined and don't feel comfortable removing it. There is a benefit from removing it, you can do a quick inspection of the area behind the motor. It also helps to remove it when you do the valve cover gasket, as mentioned, and the O2 sensor or other items back there. Kudo's on doing it by feel, I did it that way the first time, but never again, that's whey I made the vdieo. Thanks for watching. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Polo, my van a 2004 T&C does the same thing, do not fill the tank passed 3/4's, the tanks fume or vapor management system is poorly designed and Dodge.Chrysler will do nothing to remedy the situation for millions of vans with this issue, the van is sucking gasoline instead of just fuel vapors and your stalling out because of it, so simply dont fill it up, I put 3/4's in and run fine, to fix this you got to replace the whole damn tank !!!

@@alfries9736 awesome man tanks for the great news man bc I was a bout to start hitting out the engine N replace every think the only think I don't like a bout the van is the back of main flow to release the back screws is pain in the ass bit wife an kids love the van

I hope it does too. Let us all know if it does. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

You sure can it's not only for plugs but "Rear Engine Access" in case you want to do valve cover gaskets, O2 Sensor or anything else back there.I've seen guys do spark plugs and valve cover gaskets with the wiper assembly on, it can be done for sure. Taking the 10-15 minutes to take it off just makes it easier to ensure after you pull the plugs or valve cover gasket that nothing will fall into the engine and it's easier to reinstall them. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Not sure what bolts you're talking about, but no you don't have to take the CPS off when you remove the wiper assembly. The CPS is on the passenger side of the engine under the belt, and there are two speed sensors on the drivers side on the front of the transmission: an engine transmission input speed sensor and a transmission output speed sensor. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if you need anything else. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

A little confused, you got the ramps, put the van on ramps, removed the Alt Bracket, Best Tensioner, Serpentine Belt and then reversed that process and that used less time than disassembling and reassembling the wiper assembly, that's pretty fast, I'm impressed for sure. It takes me about 10 minutes or less to pull the wiper assembly when I'm taking my time, and I don't have to touch a belt or ramps or lie on my back on a hot or dirty driveway. Interesting idea coming from the bottom though, I don't think I would have thought of that or been able to do that. I've never even heard of anyone doing it that way. One thing I've learned in working on vehicles is no two mechanics do the job the same way. The best way is the way that works best for you and gets the job done reliably. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

Wow. Try a Tie Rod End Puller. You could also try putting that liquid wrench on there and letting it sit overnight, then try it. The only other thing I could think of would be to gently heat it up with a butane torch to see if it will expand enough for it to come off. It may be a little risky with the windshield and plastic shroud there but you may be able to do it. Once off put some anti-seize compound or some axle grease on it before you put them back on so you don't have that problem next time. I wish I had some better suggestions for you. Let me know how it works out. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya Thanks for the suggestions, I ended up doing back plugs & wires by feel, so job is done. i'll try your ideas next time! Great vids!

It was extremely easy and straight forward. Just keep the throttle body attached to the intake and move it to the side. Piece of 🍰

LOL that's funny, plenty of room after you pull the intake, I would hope surely hope so. This is for those guys who don't want to break open a good set of seals on an intake manifold. 10 minutes and you have full access to the back of the engine and I don't think you could say that about pulling in intake manifold. Thanks for the laugh Toad. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@@keithnoneya meh the intake gaskets were $4. If something goes wrong on windshield or wiper assembly it will cost more. Some vehicles are easier this way but this upper intake really isn't that bad to remove and the clearance isn't that bad either. To each their own I guess.

Joe Vignolo yep. I'm just about to replace the valve cover seals on my 99 Plymouth Voyager.

I really don't know, I always go from under the car to do that job. If you go from the top let me know how it works out. Thanks for watching, Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith

You're welcome Richard. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

I would try to find an original internal components at the wrecking yard rather than try to rebuild the wiper assembly.

Hi Zoefaith. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Sometimes YT doesn't forward that I have a message to answer. If it happens again to you just send me another one. I usually check my page several time a day. The drain tubes just plug up under the cowl on each side. You can buy new ones on eBay for about $16.00 to $20.00 bucks. Here's one on eBay; www.ebay.com/itm/CHRYSLER-OEM-Wiper-Washer-Windshield-Drain-Tube-Right-4857870AA/222681249556?fits=Year%3A2002%7CModel%3ACaravan&epid=1264837853&hash=item33d8d63714:g:r6wAAOSwiBJZ5cW6&vxp=mtr Look at time index 6:55 & 11:15 in the video for where they plug up. Hope that helps. Drop me a line if you have anymore questions. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya