Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Install knuckle on clevis bracket of rear shock absorber. Then install clevis bracket to shock absorber attaching bolt with head of bolt facing rear of
vehicle.
CAUTION: When installing trailing link bushing retainers, retainers must be installed with cupped side of retainer facing away from bushing and
knuckle.
2. Install knuckle on trailing link. Then install the outer trailing link bushing, bushing retainer and retaining nut on trailing link. Using a large
adjustable wrench, to keep trailing link from rotating securely tighten the trailing link retaining nut to a torque of 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the upper ball joint stud in the knuckle. Install and tighten the ball joint stud castle nut to a torque of 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin in
ball joint stud.
4. Install the front and rear lateral links and attaching nuts and bolts on the knuckle Tighten the lateral links to knuckle attaching bolts and nuts to 108
Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
