Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Front Steering Knuckle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Suspension - Popping/Creaking Noises
NO: 02-02-97 Rev. A
GROUP: Front Suspension
EFFECTIVE DATE: Dec. 15, 1997
SUBJECT:
Popping/Creaking Noise in Front Suspension
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-02-97 DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1997 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ADDITIONAL FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DIAGNOSTICS/REPAIRS HAVE BEEN ADDED. THE ADDITIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH ASTERISKS.
MODELS:
1995 - 1998 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
**A popping noise from the front suspension may be experienced while:
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Going in reverse or forward with the steering wheel turned completely in one direction (parking lot maneuvers).
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Shifting from drive to reverse, reverse to drive, etc.
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Pulling in/out of driveway.
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Large dips/bumps in the road such as speed bumps. **
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the front suspension noise in conditions such as those described above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
THE 1995 NEONS BUILT IN 1994 USED 13" KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WITH 13" OR 14" WHEELS. LATER BUILT VEHICLES HAVE 13"
OR 14" KNUCKLE ASSEMBLIES TO MATCH ORIGINAL WHEEL SIZE. TO DETERMINE THE PROPER KNUCKLE SIZE, COUNT THE
STUDS ON THE HUB THEN REFER TO THE PARTS LIST PROVIDED IN THIS BULLETIN.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE THE WHEEL SIZE TO DETERMINE PROPER KNUCKLE PART NUMBERS.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
**This bulletin involves inspecting/replacing as needed both front wheel bearings and steering knuckles, front upper strut mounts, engine mounts, and
lubing the driveshafts.**
