Questionwhat are the steps to replace the struts front and back for a 2001 dodge neon.
AnswerREMOVAL - STRUT ASSEMBLY (FRONT)
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT - WARNING).
Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Remove tire and wheel assembly from location on front of vehicle requiring strut removal. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)
If both strut assemblies are to be removed, mark the strut assemblies right or left according to which side of the vehicle they were removed from.
Remove the screw securing the ground strap to the rear of the strut (Ground Strap And ABS Sensor Bracket).
If the vehicle is equipped with Antilock brakes (ABS), remove the screw securing the ABS wheel speed sensor to the rear of the strut (Ground Strap And ABS Sensor Bracket).
CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Hold the bolts stationary in the steering knuckle while removing the nuts, then tap the bolts out using a pin punch.
Remove the two bolts attaching the strut to the steering knuckle (Front Suspension System).
Lower the vehicle just enough to open the hood, but without letting the tires touch the floor.
Remove the three nuts attaching the upper mount of the strut assembly to the vehicle's strut tower (Upper Mounting Nuts).
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
For disassembly procedures, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/STRUT - DISASSEMBLY).
REMOVAL - STRUT ASSEMBLY (REAR)
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR - WARNING).
Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL).
If the vehicle is equipped with rear drum brakes, remove the screw securing the brake hose bracket to the rear of the strut assembly (Rear of Strut Assembly).
If the vehicle is equipped with the antilock brake system (ABS), remove the screw securing the ABS wheel speed sensor bracket to the rear of the strut assembly (Rear of Strut Assembly with ABS).
Remove the nut from the end of the rear stabilizer bar link bolt (Rear of Strut Assembly). Pull the bolt out through the top of the link and remove the link.
If the vehicle is equipped with rear disc brakes (Rear Disc Brakes), perform the following:
Remove the two guide pin bolts securing the front disc brake caliper to the steering knuckle.
Remove the disc brake caliper from the knuckle and brake rotor.
Hang the caliper out of the way using a wire hanger or cord. Do not support the caliper by letting it hang by the hydraulic hose.
CAUTION: The strut-to-knuckle attaching bolts are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Hold the bolts stationary in the steering knuckle while removing the nuts, then tap the bolts out using a pin punch.
Remove the two nuts and bolts attaching the strut to the rear knuckle (Rear Suspension System).
Lower the vehicle just enough to access the luggage compartment without letting the tires touch the floor. Access to rear upper strut mount attaching bolts is through the luggage compartment.
Open the deck lid.
If equipped, remove the carpet from the top of the strut tower.
Loosen, but do not completely remove the 3 nuts securing the strut assembly to the strut tower (Mounting At Strut Tower).
Grasp the strut assembly to keep it from moving, then remove the 3 mounting nuts at the strut tower.
Remove the strut assembly from the knuckle by sliding it away from the knuckle, lowering it between the two lateral arms, then tipping the top outward and removing it out through the well opening.
For disassembly procedures of the strut assembly, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/STRUT - DISASSEMBLY).
