Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
CAUTION: When venting the inner tripod joint assembly, use care so inner tripod sealing boot does not get punctured or, in any other way,
damaged. If sealing boot is punctured or damaged while being vented, the sealing boot can not be used.
Trim Stick Inserted For Venting Tripod Joint
9. Insert a trim stick between the tripod joint and the sealing boot to vent inner tripod joint assembly. When inserting trim stick between tripod
housing and sealing boot, ensure trim stick is held flat and firmly against the tripod housing. If this is not done, damage to the sealing boot can
occur. If inner tripod joint has a Hytrel (hard plastic) sealing boot, be sure trim stick is inserted between soft rubber insert and tripod housing, and
not the hard plastic sealing boot and soft rubber insert.
Sealing Boot End To End Length With Hytrel Boot
Sealing Boot End To End Length With Silicone Boot
10. With trim stick inserted between sealing boot and tripod joint housing, position inner tripod joint on driveshaft until correct sealing boot edge to
edge length is obtained for type of sealing boot material being used. Then remove the trim stick.
