Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
4. Rotate hub so hole in hub that wheel mounting stud was removed from, is facing away from brake caliper lower rail on steering knuckle. Install
one half of the Bearing Splitter, Special Tool 1130, between the hub and the bearing retainer plate. The threaded hole in this half of the bearing
splitter is to be aligned with the caliper rail on the steering knuckle.
Bearing Splitter Installed
5. Install remaining pieces of Bearing Splitter, Special Tool 1130 or equivalent, on steering knuckle. Hand tighten nuts to hold bearing splitter in
place on steering knuckle.
Correct Installation Of Bearing Splitter
6. When bearing splitter in installed, be sure the 3 bolts attaching the bearing retainer plate to steering knuckle are contacting the bearing splitter. The
bearing retainer plate should not support the steering knuckle or contact the bearing splitter.
Steering Knuckle Supporting For Hub Removal
7. Place the steering knuckle in an arbor press supported by Bearing Splitter, Special Tool 1130 or equivalent as shown.
