Sebring L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN Y MFI (1995)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
SOHC Engine
Do not apply vehicle load to wheel bearing after removal of the driveshaft. If a load must be applied to the bearing in moving the vehicle, temporarily
secure bearing with stub axle replacement tool No. MB990998, or equivalent.
Fig.1 Wheel Bearing Support Tool Installation
1. Remove center cap and drive axle nut.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
3. Disconnect tie rod end connection, stabilizer link connection and compression lateral lower arm using steering linkage puller tool No. MB991113,
or equivalent.
4. When removing RH driveshaft, lightly tap center bearing bracket with a plastic hammer and disconnect driveshaft and inner shaft from transaxle.
5. When removing LH driveshaft, insert a suitable pry bar to projecting part of driveshaft, then withdraw drive axle. Cover drive axle opening in
transaxle.
Fig.2 Front Drive Axle Removal
6. Reverse procedure to install. Torque drive axle nut to 188 ft. lbs.
DOHC Engine
