Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
7. Place steering knuckle in an arbor press supported by press blocks as shown. Press blocks must not obstruct hub bearing bore in steering knuckle so
bearing can be pressed out of knuckle. Place Bearing Driver, Special Tool MB-990799, or equivalent on outer race of hub bearing. Press hub bearing
completely out of the steering knuckle.
8. Install Bearing Splitter, Special Tool P334, or equivalent on hub so it is between the flange of the hub and the bearing race remaining on the hub.
Place hub, bearing race and the bearing splitter in an arbor press as shown. Place Driver, Special Tool 6644-2, or equivalent on end of hub. Press the
hub out of the bearing race.
Installation
1. Wipe bore of steering knuckle clean of any grease or dirt with a clean dry shop towel.
CAUTIONS:
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Do not use any type of solvent on the hub bearing when cleaning it.
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The hub bearing must be wiped as clean as possible. Any remaining rust preventative on the bearing can effect the bonding action of the
adhesive to the bearing.
2. Clean the rust preventative from the replacement hub bearing using a clean dry shop towel.
CAUTION: When applying adhesive to bore of steering knuckle, do not allow adhesive to get into the snap ring in bore or on the seal of the hub
bearing
3. Apply Loctite Adhesive #640 or an equivalent, to the bore of the steering knuckle. The adhesive is to be applied to the entire bore wall surface,
from the shoulder at the bottom to just below the snap ring groove.
