Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
8. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from lower ball joint stud (Fig. 8).
CAUTION: No tool is to be inserted between the steering knuckle and the lower ball joint to separate stud of lower ball joint from the steering
knuckle. The steering knuckle is to be separated from the stud of the ball joint only using the procedure as described in Step 9.
CAUTION: When striking the steering knuckle, do not hit the heat shield covering the ball joint grease seal. Bending the heat shield against the ball
joint grease seal will cause the grease seal to fail.
9. Turn steering knuckle so front of it is facing as far outboard in wheel well as possible. Using a hammer, strike boss on steering knuckle (Fig. 9)
until steering knuckle separates from lower ball joint stud.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to separate the inner CN joint during these steps. Pulling steering knuckle out from vehicle after releasing from
ball joint can separate inner CN joint, thus damaging it. Do not allow driveshaft to hang by inner CN joint; driveshaft must be supported upon removal
from knuckle.
10. Lift up on steering knuckle separating it from lower ball joint stud. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle so ball joint
seal does not get cut.
