Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2001)
2. Position the shock assembly in the strut coil spring compressor following the manufacturer's instructions. Set the lower hooks and install the clamp
on the lower end of the coil spring, so the shock is held in place once the shock shaft nut is removed. Rotate the shock assembly so the upper
control arm ball joint sits directly below the front upper hook as shown. Position the upper hooks on top of the upper mounting bracket.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE SHOCK ROD NUT BEFORE THE COIL SPRING IS COMPRESSED. THE COIL SPRING IS HELD
UNDER PRESSURE AND MUST BE COMPRESSED, REMOVING SPRING TENSION FROM THE UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET
BEFORE THE ROD NUT IS REMOVED.
3. Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension is removed from the upper mounting bracket.
4. Hold the shock rod from rotating using special socket Snap-On A136), or an equivalent, and remove the retainer nut.
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.