Sebring LXI Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
12. Remove nut and bolt attaching the front of the lower control arm to the front suspension crossmember.
CAUTION: When removing lower control arm from crossmember care must be taken to prevent hitting lower ball joint seal against steering
knuckle, causing damage to the ball joint seal.
13. Remove the front of the lower control arm from the front suspension crossmember first.
14. Then, remove the rear of the lower control arm from the front suspension crossmember. When removing rear of lower control arm from
crossmember, keep control arm as level as possible. This will keep rear bushing from binding on crossmember making it easier to remove control
arm from crossmember.
DISASSEMBLY - FRONT ISOLATOR BUSHING
To perform removal and replacement of the lower control arm isolator bushings, the lower control arm must be removed from the vehicle.
1. Remove lower control arm assembly from vehicle.
2. Install Bushing Remover, Special Tool 6602-5 and Bushing Receiver, Special Tool MB-990799 on Special Tool C-4212-F.
3. Install lower control arm on Special Tools assembled for removal of the front isolator bushing. Be sure Special Tool MB-990799 is square on
lower control arm and Special Tool 6602-5 is positioned correctly on isolator bushing.
4. Tighten screw on Remover/Installer Special Tool C-4212-F to press front bushing out of lower control arm.
Disassembly - REAR ISOLATOR BUSHING
