Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
19.
Grasp the driveshaft interconnecting shaft and firmly push the tripod joint into the transaxle side gear until fully seated. Test for snap ring
engagement by trying to remove the tripod joint from the transaxle side gear by hand. If the snap ring is fully engaged with the side gear, the tripod
will not be removable by hand.
Figures 11-12
20.
Clean any debris and moisture out of the area of the steering knuckle the driveshaft C/V joint will be installed (Refer to Figure 11).
21.
Clean any debris and moisture from the driveshaft C/V joint before assembling it into the steering knuckle (Refer to Figure 12).
Figures 13-14
22.
Align the splines of the driveshaft C/V joint and the hub, then slide the shaft into the hub. Install the steering knuckle onto the ball joint stud (Refer
to Figure 13).
23.
Install the ball joint stud clamping bolt and nut then torque them to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) (Refer to Figure 5).
24.
Install the tie rod end into the steering knuckle. Hold the stud of the tie rod end with a 11/32 in, socket and tighten the tie rod end to steering
knuckle attaching nut. Use a crowfoot to torque the nut to 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) (Refer to Figure 14).
25.
Install the brake disc on the hub and bearing assembly.
26.
Install the disc brake caliper assembly on the steering knuckle by sliding the top of the caliper under the top abutment on the caliper and the
bottom of the caliper against the bottom abutment of the steering knuckle.
27.
Install the caliper assembly to the steering knuckle attaching bolts and torque to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).
28.
Clean the threads of the driveshaft stub axle. Install and tighten the hub nut and washer on the driveshaft stub axle.
29.
With the brakes applied to keep the driveshaft from turning, torque the hub nut to 135 ft. lbs. (183 Nm).
30.
Install the tire/wheel assembly. Torque the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).
