Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 29

BALL JOINT STEERING KNUCKLE PRY BAR LOWER CONTROL STEERING KNUCKLE ARM CLAMPING NUT AND BOLTLOWER CONTROL ARM
2 - 18 SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 22 Steering Knuckle To Ball Joint Clamp Bolt
from steering knuckle, so ball joint seal does
not get cut.
Fig. 23 Separate Ball Joint Stud from Knuckle
Assembly
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate the
inner C/V joint during this operation. Do not allow
driveshaft to hang by inner C/V joint, driveshaft
must be supported.
(13) Pull steering knuckle assembly out and away
from outer C/V joint of the driveshaft assembly (Fig.
24).
CAUTION: The steering knuckle to strut assembly
attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned
during removal. Remove nuts while holding bolts
stationary in the steering knuckles.
(14) Remove the 2 steering knuckle to strut
damper clevis bracket attaching bolts (Fig. 25).
DRIVE SHAFT BALL BALL JOINT SEAL JOINT STUD ATTACHING B OLTS DRIVE SHAFT STEERING KNUCKLE HUB/BEARING
Fig. 24 Steering Knuckle Separation From
Driveshaft
Fig. 25 Remove Steering Knuckle To Strut Attaching
(15) The cartridge type front wheel bearing
used on this vehicle is not transferable to the
replacement steering knuckle. If the replace-
ment steering knuckle does not come with a
hub and bearing assembly, a new bearing must
be installed in the steering knuckle. Installa-
tion of the new wheel bearing must be done
before installing steering knuckle on vehicle.
Refer to Hub and Bearing Service in this section of
the service manual for proper wheel bearing removal
and installation procedure.
INSTALL
(1) Install a new cartridge hub and bearing assem-
bly into the steering knuckle. Refer to Hub And Bear-
ing Service in this section of the service manual for
proper wheel bearing removal and installation proce-
dure.
ASSEMBLY BALL JOINT LOWER
Bolts
STRUT STEERING CONTROL ASSEMBLY KNUCKLE ARM
PL