Sebring LXI Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
5. Remove the upper bushing retainer washer from the shock absorber rod.
6. Remove the clamp from the bottom of the coil spring and remove the shock absorber, lower spring isolator, jounce bumper, cup, dust boot, and
lower bushing retainer washer out through the bottom of the coil spring.
NOTE: If the coil spring, upper mounting bracket, rod bushings, upper coil spring isolator, or upper control arm need to be serviced, proceed
with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step 11.
NOTE: Before removing the coil spring from the spring compressor, note the position of the lower coil spring end to the spring compressor. The
coil spring will need to be in this position on reassembly for proper coil spring-to-shock absorber and upper mounting bracket orientation.
7. Release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. Push back the compressor upper hooks and remove the upper
mounting bracket and upper control arm from the coil spring.
8. Note the position of the coil spring in the spring compressor as listed in the above note before removal. This is necessary for proper alignment of
the shock assembly components when reassembly is made. Remove the coil spring from the spring compressor.
9. Remove the shock absorber rod upper isolator bushing from the upper mounting bracket.
