Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Front
HUB / BEARING
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove front tire and wheel assembly.
CAUTION: Wheel bearing damage will result if hub nut is loose, then vehicle is rolled on the ground or the weight of the vehicle is allowed to be
supported by the tires.
3. Loosen hub nut with brakes applied. The hub and driveshaft are splined together through the knuckle (bearing) and retained by the hub nut.
4. Remove disc brake caliper, adapter, shoes and rotor from steering knuckle.
5. If equipped with antilock brakes, remove bolt securing wheel speed sensor cable routing bracket to steering knuckle.
6. Remove nut from upper ball joint stud.
7. Remove upper ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Puller, Special Tool, C-3894-A.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate driveshaft inner ON joint during the following steps. Do not allow driveshaft to hang by inner ON
joint; driveshaft must be supported.
