Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Removal and Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION
REMOVAL - LOWER CONTROL ARM
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove both stabilizer bar links from the vehicle. Remove each link by holding the upper retainer/nut with a wrench and turning the link bolt.
4. Rotate the forward ends of the stabilizer bar downward. It may be necessary to loosen the stabilizer bar cushion retainer bolts a little to ease any
turning resistance.
5. Remove the nut and pinch bolt clamping the ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
CAUTION: After removing the steering knuckle from the ball joint stud, do not pull outward on the knuckle. Pulling the steering knuckle
outward at this point can separate the inner C/V joint on the driveshaft.
NOTE: Use caution when separating the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle, so the ball joint seal does not get cut.