Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2001)
Fig. 21
CAUTION: When installing tie rod on steering knuckle the heat shield must be installed. If heat shield is not installed, tie rod seal boot can fail due to
excessive heat from brake rotor.
11. Install tie rod end into the steering knuckle. Start tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding the stud of
the tie rod end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a crowfoot and socket tighten the attaching nut to a
torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
12. Install brake rotor, and caliper, shoes and adapter assembly.
13. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the outer C/V joint stub axle. Install hub nut onto the driveshaft stub axle.
14. With vehicle brakes applied to keep stub axle from turning, tighten hub nut to a torque of 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.) of torque.
15. Install front wheel and tire assembly. Install front wheel lug nuts and tighten in correct sequence. Tighten nuts to a torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
16. Lower vehicle.
17. Set front toe on vehicle to required specification.
