Sebring Convertible L4-2.4L VIN X (2004)
steering column shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Start roll pin into universal joint prior to installing intermediate shaft on steering column shaft. Install roll pin into just far enough to square roll pin
to hole in universal joint. If roll pin is installed too far, universal joint will not slid onto steering column shaft.
2. Install intermediate shaft on steering shaft until correctly positioned to allow roll pin to be installed in coupler.
3. Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 6831-A, through center of roll pin and install knurled nut as shown (Fig. 17).
4. Using Remover/Installer (Fig. 17), install roll pin into the coupler until roll pin is fully and evenly installed through both sides of the coupler
assembly.
5. Remove the steering wheel holder and turn the steering wheel 90° to the right so that the steering wheel is back in the straight-ahead position. Do
not allow the steering wheel to turn any further or in any other direction; clockspring center will be lost and clockspring centering procedure must
then be performed
6. Under the instrument panel, reconnect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear shaft. To do so, align the flats and slide the intermediate shaft
onto the steering gear shaft aligning the pinch bolt hole with the notch formed into the steering gear shaft. Install a new pinch bolt in the
intermediate shaft coupler (Fig. 15), then tighten the pinch bolt to a torque of 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
7. Install lower instrument panel knee bolster onto the lower instrument panel. Install and securely tighten the knee bolster to instrument panel
attaching screws.
8. Install the mirror switch bezel.
9. Install fuse panel cover on left end of instrument panel.
10. Install inboard switch bezel. Install mounting screw.
11. Install center bezel surrounding radio and climate control panel from top cover of instrument panel.
12. Install silencer panel below steering column knee bolster.
13. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of the steering system.
