Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Insert tension strut, tension strut bushing and tension strut retainer into knuckle. Then install knuckle into clevis bracket on rear strut assembly. Be
sure stepped area of bushing is squarely seated into hole in knuckle.
CAUTION: The knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Tighten and torque nuts while
holding bolts stationary in knuckle.
2. Install the 2 strut assembly clevis bracket to knuckle attaching bolts and nuts. Torque the attaching bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lateral arms to knuckle attaching bolt, washers and nut as shown. Do not tighten the lateral link bolt at this time. The vehicle must be at
curb height when tightening the lateral link bolts.
4. Install tension strut bushing, tension strut retainer and nut on tension strut. When installing tension strut retainers, the retainers must be installed on
tension strut, with cupped side of retainer facing away from bushing and knuckle.
5. Position a large adjustable wrench on flat of tension strut to keep it from turning, and then torque tension strut nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
