Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN J (2004)
Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
TIE ROD OUTER
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Loosen inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod jam nut (Fig. 17).
4. Remove nut attaching outer tie rod to steering knuckle (Fig. 18). Nut is removed from tie rod by holding tie rod stud with a socket while loosening
and removing nut with wrench.
5. Remove tie rod stud from steering knuckle using Remover, Special Tool C-3894-A.
6. Remove outer tie rod from inner tie rod by unthreading it.
INSTALLATION
1. Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod. Make sure jam nut is on inner tie rod before installing outer tie rod. Do not tighten jam nut at this time.
2. Install tie rod end seal boot heat shield on the tie rod end (Fig. 18).
