2000 DODGE NEON Service Repair Manual

CAUTION: When venting the inner tripod joint
assembly, use care so inner tripod sealing boot
does not get punctured or, in any other way, dam-
aged. If sealing boot is punctured or damaged while
being vented, the sealing boot can not be used.
(9) Insert a trim stick between the tripod joint and
the sealing boot to vent inner tripod joint assembly
(Fig. 29).When inserting trim stick between tri-
pod housing and sealing boot, ensure trim stick
is held flat and firmly against the tripod hous-
ing. If this is not done, damage to the sealing
boot can occur.If inner tripod joint has a Hytrel
(hard plastic) sealing boot, be sure trim stick is
inserted between soft rubber insert and tripod hous-
ing, and not the hard plastic sealing boot and soft
rubber insert.
(10) With trim stick inserted between sealing boot
and tripod joint housing, position inner tripod joint
on driveshaft until correct sealing boot edge to edge
length is obtained for type of sealing boot material
being used (Fig. 30) (Fig. 31). Then remove the trim
stick.
(11) Clamp tripod joint sealing boot to tripod joint
using required procedure for type of boot clamp
application. If seal boot uses crimp type boot clamp,
clamp sealing boot onto tripod housing using crimper,
Special Tool C-4975-A. Place crimping tool C-4975-A
over bridge of clamp (Fig. 32). Tighten nut on crimp-
ing tool C-4975-A until jaws on tool are closed com-
pletely together, face±to±face (Fig. 33).(12) If seal boot uses low profile latching type boot
clamp, clamp sealing boot onto tripod housing using
clamp locking tool, Snap-OntYA3050 (or an equiva-
lent). Place prongs of clamp locking tool in the holes
of the clamp (Fig. 34). Squeeze tool together until top
band of clamp is latched behind the two tabs on
lower band of clamp (Fig. 35).
Fig. 29 Trim Stick Inserted for Venting Tripod Joint
1 ± INNER TRIPOD JOINT SEALING BOOT
2 ± SEALING BOOT CLAMP
3 ± INNER TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
4 ± TRIM STICK
Fig. 30 Sealing Boot End to End Length with Hytrel
Boot
1 ± 107 MILLIMETERS
2 ± HYTREL SEALING BOOT
3 ± SEALING BOOT CLAMP
4 ± INNER TRIPOD JOINT
Fig. 31 Sealing Boot End to End Length with
Silicone Boot
1 ± 115 MILLIMETERS
2 ± SILICONE SEALING BOOT
3 ± CLAMP
4 ± INNER TRIPOD JOINT
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(13) Install the driveshaft requiring boot replace-
ment back on the vehicle. See Driveshaft Removal
and Installation in this section for the required drive-
shaft installation procedure.
OUTER C/V JOINT SEAL BOOT
REMOVAL
To remove outer C/V joint sealing boot from a drive-
shaft for replacement, the driveshaft assembly must
be removed from the vehicle. See Driveshaft Removal
and Installation in this section for the required drive-
shaft removal and replacement procedure.
(1) Remove driveshaft assembly requiring boot
replacement from vehicle. See Driveshaft Removal
and Installation in this section for the required drive-
shaft removal procedure.
Fig. 32 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp
1 ± CLAMP
2 ± TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 ± SEALING BOOT
Fig. 33 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed
1 ± CLAMP
2 ± TRIPOD HOUSING
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 ± JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
5 ± SEALING BOOT
Fig. 34 Clamping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp
1 ± CLAMP
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL YA3050
3 ± SEALING BOOT
Fig. 35 Sealing Boot Clamp Correctly Installed
1 ± INNER TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
2 ± TOP BANK OF CLAMP MUST BE RETAINED BY TABS AS
SHOWN HERE TO CORRECTLY LATCH BOOT CLAMP
3 ± SEALING BOOT
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(2) Remove large boot clamp retaining C/V joint
sealing boot to C/V joint housing (Fig. 36) and dis-
card. Remove small clamp that retains outer C/V
joint sealing boot to interconnecting shaft and dis-
card. Remove sealing boot from outer C/V joint hous-
ing and slide it down interconnecting shaft.
(3) Wipe away grease to expose outer C/V joint and
interconnecting shaft.
(4) Remove outer C/V joint from interconnecting
shaft using the following procedure: Support inter-
connecting shaft in a viseequipped with protec-
tive caps on jaws of vise to prevent damage to
interconnecting shaft.Then, using asoft±faced
hammer,sharply hit the end of the C/V joint hous-
ing to dislodge housing from internal circlip on inter-
connecting shaft (Fig. 37). Then slide outer C/V joint
off end of interconnecting shaft, joint may have to be
tapped off shaft using asoft±facedhammer.
(5) Remove large circlip (Fig. 38) from the inter-
connecting shaft before attempting to remove outer
C/V joint sealing boot.
(6) Slide failed sealing boot off interconnecting
shaft.
(7) Thoroughly clean and inspect outer C/V joint
assembly and interconnecting joint for any signs of
excessive wear.If any parts show signs of exces-
sive wear, the driveshaft assembly will require
replacement. Component parts of these drive-
shaft assemblies are not serviceable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide new sealing boot to interconnecting shaft
retaining clamp onto interconnecting shaft. Slide theouter C/V joint assembly sealing boot onto the inter-
connecting shaft (Fig. 39).Seal boot MUST be
positioned on interconnecting shaft so the
raised bead on the inside of the seal boot is in
groove on interconnecting shaft.
(2) Align splines on interconnecting shaft with
splines on cross of outer C/V joint assembly and start
outer C/V joint onto interconnecting shaft.
(3) Install outer C/V joint assembly onto intercon-
necting shaft by using asoft±facedhammer and
tapping end of stub axle (with nut installed) until
outer C/V joint is fully seated on interconnecting
shaft (Fig. 40).
Fig. 36 Outer C/V Joint Seal Boot Clamps
1 ± SMALL CLAMP
2 ± SEALING BOOT
3 ± OUTER C/V JOINT HOUSING
4 ± LARGE CLAMP
5 ± INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
Fig. 37 Outer C/V Joint Removal from
Interconnecting Shaft
1 ± SOFT HAMMER (TAP HOUSING)
2 ± WEAR SLEEVE
3 ± CIRCLIP (OUTER END OF SHAFT)
Fig. 38 Circlip Removal from Interconnecting Shaft
1 ± SNAP RING PLIERS
2 ± INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 ± CIRCLIP
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(4) Outer C/V joint assembly must be installed on
interconnecting shaft until cross of outer C/V joint
assembly is seated against circlip on interconnecting
shaft (Fig. 41).
(5) Distribute 1/2 the amount of grease provided in
seal boot service package (DO NOT USE ANY
OTHER TYPE OF GREASE) into outer C/V joint
assembly housing. Put the remaining amount into
the sealing boot.(6) Install outer C/V joint sealing boot to intercon-
necting shaft clamp evenly on sealing boot.
(7) Clamp sealing boot onto interconnecting shaft
using crimper, Special Tool C-4975-A and the follow-
ing procedure. Place crimping tool C-4975-A over
bridge of clamp (Fig. 42). Tighten nut on crimping
tool C- 4975-A until jaws on tool are closed com-
pletely together, face to face (Fig. 43).
Fig. 39 Sealing Boot Installation on Interconnecting
Shaft
1 ± SEALING BOOT
2 ± RAISED BEAD IN THIS AREA OF SEALING BOOT
3 ± GROOVE
4 ± INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
Fig. 40 Outer C/V Joint Installation on
Interconnecting Shaft
1 ± SOFT FACED HAMMER
2 ± STUB AXLE
3 ± OUTER C/V JOINT
4 ± NUT
Fig. 41 Outer C/V Joint Correctly Installed on
Interconnecting Shaft
1 ± INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
2 ± CROSS
3 ± OUTER C/V JOINT ASSEMBLY
Fig. 42 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
2 ± INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
3 ± CLAMP
4 ± SEALING BOOT
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

CAUTION: Seal must not be dimpled, stretched, or
out±of±shape in any way. If seal is NOT shaped cor-
rectly, equalize pressure in seal and shape it by
hand.
(8) Position outer C/V joint sealing boot into its
retaining groove on outer C/V joint housing. Install
sealing boot to outer C/V joint retaining clamp evenly
on sealing boot.
(9) Clamp sealing boot onto outer C/V joint hous-
ing using Crimper, Special Tool C-4975-A and the fol-
lowing procedure. Place crimping tool C-4975-A over
bridge of clamp (Fig. 44). Tighten nut on crimping
tool C-4975-A until jaws on tool are closed completely
together, face to face (Fig. 45).
(10) Install the driveshaft requiring boot replace-
ment back on the vehicle. See Driveshaft Removal
and Installation in this section for the required drive-
shaft installation procedure.
Fig. 43 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed
1 ± CLAMP
2 ± JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
3 ± INTERCONNECTING SHAFT
4 ± SEALING BOOTFig. 44 Crimping Tool Installed on Sealing Boot
Clamp
1 ± CLAMP
2 ± TRIPOD JOINT HOUSING
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 ± SEALING BOOT
Fig. 45 Sealing Boot Retaining Clamp Installed
1 ± CLAMP
2 ± TRIPOD HOUSING
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A
4 ± JAWS OF SPECIAL TOOL C-4975A MUST BE CLOSED
COMPLETELY TOGETHER HERE
5 ± SEALING BOOT
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SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Driveshaft-to-Hub/Bearing
Nut................... 244N´m(180 ft. lbs.)
Knuckle-to-Ball Joint
Bolt/Nut................. 95N´m(70ft.lbs.)
Wheel/Tire-to-Hub/Bearing
Lug Nuts............... 128N´m(95ft.lbs.)
SPECIAL TOOLS
DRIVESHAFT
Boot Clamp Installer C-4975A
Puller 6790
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BRAKES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BASE BRAKE SYSTEM...................... 1ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM................. 65
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION...........2
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.........2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHARTS....9
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.................11
DRUM BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER........12
BRAKE ROTOR..........................12
BRAKE DRUM...........................15
PROPORTIONING VALVE..................15
BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION.............17
SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING............17
BASE BRAKE BLEEDING...................17
MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING.............19
BRAKE TUBE REPAIR.....................19
BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING................21
BRAKE DRUM MACHINING.................22
PARKING BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER
LOCK OUT............................22
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS........23
BRAKE PEDAL...........................24
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH....................27
MASTER CYLINDER......................28
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.................29
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH..............30
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER.................30
PROPORTIONING VALVE..................32
BRAKES TUBES AND HOSES...............33
DISC BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT).............33
DISC BRAKE SHOES (FRONT)..............35BRAKE ROTOR (FRONT)...................37
DISC BRAKE CALIPER (REAR)..............38
DISC BRAKE SHOES (REAR)...............39
BRAKE ROTOR (REAR)....................41
DRUM BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER (REAR).....41
DRUM BRAKE SHOES (REAR)..............43
BRAKE DRUM (REAR).....................45
DRUM BRAKE SHOE SUPPORT PLATE
(REAR)...............................46
PARKING BRAKE LEVER...................48
PARKING BRAKE CABLE (REAR)............49
PARKING BRAKE SHOES (REAR DISC
BRAKE)...............................53
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DISC BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT AND REAR)....55
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES................59
DISC BRAKES (FRONT)....................59
DISC BRAKES (REAR).....................60
DRUM BRAKES (REAR)....................60
ADJUSTMENTS
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH....................61
DRUM BRAKE SHOES.....................61
PARKING BRAKE SHOES (REAR DISC
BRAKES).............................62
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FLUID...........................63
BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM...............63
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.......................63
SPECIAL TOOLS
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM....................64
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