Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
CAUTION:
If the vehicle being serviced is equipped with eccentric strut assembly attaching bolts, the eccentric bolt must be installed in the bottom (slotted) hole
on the strut clevis bracket (Fig. 5).
22.
Install the steering knuckle in the clevis bracket of the strut assembly. Install the strut to steering knuckle attaching bolts. If the eccentric bolt and
strut was marked in step 9, align the marks. Tighten both bolts to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn.
23.
Install the brake rotor on the hub and bearing assembly.
24.
Install the disc brake caliper assembly on the steering knuckle. The caliper is installed by first sliding the bottom of the caliper assembly under the
abutment on the steering knuckle, and then rotating the top of the caliper against the top abutment.
25.
Install the disc brake caliper adapter to steering knuckle attaching bolts (Fig. 1). Tighten the disc brake caliper adapter attaching bolts to a torque
of 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
26.
Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the outer CV joint. Install the washer and half shaft nut on half shaft and securely tighten the nut (the
nut will be torqued later).
27.
Install the front wheel and tire assembly. Install and tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all the nuts are torqued to half
the required specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft.lbs.).
28.
Repeat steps 2 through 27 on the other side of the vehicle. When steps 2 through 25 have been completed on both sides of the vehicle, lower the
vehicle.
29.
With the vehicle's brakes applied to keep hub from turning, tighten the hub nut to a torque of 244 Nm (180 ft.lbs.)
30.
Install the spring wave washer on the end of the half shaft.
