Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
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8. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from lower ball joint stud.
CAUTION: 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 9 below.
CAUTION: 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.
9. Turn steering knuckle so front of it is facing as far outboard in wheel well as possible. Using a hammer, strike boss on steering knuckle until
steering knuckle separates from lower ball joint stud.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to separate the inner C/V joint during the following steps. Pulling steering knuckle out from vehicle after
releasing from ball joint can separate inner C/V joint, thus damaging it. Do not allow driveshaft to hang by inner C/V joint; driveshaft must be
supported upon removal from knuckle.
10. Lift up on steering knuckle separating it from lower ball joint stud. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle so ball joint
