Sebring LX Convertible L4-2.4L VIN X (2002)
2. Install the clevis on the shock absorber. Clevis is installed by tapping it onto the fluid reservoir of the shock absorber using a soft (brass) drift until
fully seated against locating tab on shock absorber. Orientation tab on locating tab must be positioned in the split of the clevis.
3. Install the pinch bolt retaining the shock clevis to the shock absorber. Tighten the pinch bolt to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the clevis bracket to lower control arm thru-bolt. Do not tighten the thru-bolt at this time.
5. Install upper ball joint into steering knuckle. Install nut on ball joint stud. Tighten nut to a torque of 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the routing bracket for the wheel speed sensor cable) on the steering knuckle. Install and securely tighten the routing bracket attaching bolt.
CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm with jack stand, do not position jack stand under the ball joint cap on the lower control arm.
Position in area of lower control arm shown.
7. Lower vehicle to the ground with a jack stand positioned under the lower control arm. Continue to lower vehicle so the total weight of the vehicle
is supported by the jack stand and lower control arm.
8. Tighten the shock absorber clevis to lower control arm bushing thru-bolt nut to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
9. Raise the vehicle, then remove the jack stand.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Progressively tighten the wheel mounting nuts in a crisscross sequence until all nuts are torqued to half
specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower the vehicle.
