Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
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12. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from the stud of the lower ball joint.
CAUTION:
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No tool is to be inserted between the steering knuckle and the lower ball joint to separate stud of lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. The
steering knuckle is to be separated from the stud of the ball joint only using the procedure as described in step Step 13 below.
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When striking the steering knuckle, do not hit the heat shield covering the ball joint grease seal. Bending the heat shield against the ball joint
grease seal will cause the grease seal to fail.
13. Turn steering knuckle so the front of the steering knuckle is facing as far outboard in the wheel well as possible. Using a hammer strike the boss on
the steering knuckle, until the steering knuckle separates from the stud of lower ball joint.
CAUTION: Pulling steering knuckle out from vehicle after releasing from ball joint can separate inner C/V joint.
14. Lift up on steering knuckle separating it from the lower ball joint stud. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle, so ball
joint seal does not get cut.
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.
