Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
12.
Disconnect the lower coupling.
13.
Turn the steering shaft; listen to hear if the click sound remains. If the sound is eliminated determine the source interference with the clock spring
and correct, the repair is then complete.
14.
If the click sound remains, remove the steering column from the vehicle.
NOTE:
The ignition key must be turned to the run position to remove the shifter/ignition interlock cable from the key lock housing.
15.
Remove the two screws attaching the multifunction switch and separate the switch from the steering column.
16.
Remove the steering column intermediate shaft (lower coupling assembly for PT) from the steering column shaft. Install remover/installer, special
tool 6831-A, through the center of the roll pin in the intermediate shaft's universal joint and install knurled nut. While holding hex on end threaded
rod, tighten the nut on threaded rod of remover/installer. This will pull the roll pin out of the intermediate shaft's universal joint. Using a
screwdriver inserted between the shaft's universal joint and the steering column lower mounting bracket, gently pry intermediate shaft off steering
column shaft.
17.
Remove the spring retainer by squeezing the outside diameter with pliers and sliding it off the end of the steering column shaft.(Fig. 1).
18.
Remove the spring, wedge and steering column shaft.
19.
Inspect the upper and lower steering column bearings, if damaged replace them/it as necessary, p/n 04690507AB upper bearing, p/n 04690344AB
lower bearing (with notch).
