Sebring LX Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2002)
3. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the drive shaft and
inner shaft from the transaxle. <3.0L ENGINE-RH>
4. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the driveshaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to
the bearing (in order to move the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using special tool MB990998.
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DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the shaft.
Do not damage the ABS rotor attached to the BJ outer race. <Vehicles with ABS>
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DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Face the flat side of a washer to a drive shaft nut to install
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when castle nut is loosened.
2. Tighten driveshaft nut fully, using the special tool M13990767.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 226 ± 29 Nm (167 ± 21 ft. lbs.) maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.
