Chrysler Repair: 1998 Grand Caravan LE front suspension, sway bar bushings, grand caravan


Question
I have a 1998 Grand Caravan LE with 132,000. We live in Georgia, and when the van is out in the sun for any period of time and heats up, I get a squeak that seems to come from the top of the driver's side strut tower. You can feel the squeak in through the steering wheel. No issues in handling or aligment. More of an annoyance than anything at this point. I had the struts replaced ~2 1/2 years ago. Could it be the strut mount bearings? Spring seat? Both?

Is this a farily straightforward DIY job for a fairly experienced DIYer?

Answer
Messing with the spring seats is kind of not a SAFE DIY job because of the spring pressures.  It is possible that you've got some noise from the strut area but honestly... I'd put in a set of sway bar bushings before I didn't anything.  They've been known to knock and "sqwauk" when going over speed bumps and slow speed dips.  

They're also cheaper, easier to replace than ANYTHING related to the struts and definitely a DIY job with a small amount of cussing and bleeding involved.
Doug