Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
CAUTION: When installing tie rod on steering knuckle, the heat shield must be installed. If heat shield is not installed, tie rod seal boot can fail
due to excessive heat from brake rotor.
8. Install outer tie rod stud into steering knuckle. Start outer tie rod attaching nut onto tie rod stud. While holding stud of tie rod stationary, tighten
nut using a crowfoot and socket to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Install brake rotor, and caliper, shoes and adapter assembly.
10. Clean all foreign matter from threads of outer C/V joint stub axle. Install hub nut onto driveshaft stub axle. With vehicle brakes applied to keep
braking disc from turning, tighten hub nut to 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Install front wheel and tire assembly. Install front wheel lug nuts and progressively tighten in crisscross sequence to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)torque.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Set front toe on vehicle to required specification.
