Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
10. Install screws fastening power steering pressure hose routing clamps to crossmember (Fig. 8). Tighten screws to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Position steering gear heat shield on crossmember and install fasteners (Fig. 8).
12. Install 3 bolts attaching rear engine mount to crossmember (Fig. 7). If equipped, make sure manual transmission bracket is positioned in place
before installing bolts (Fig. 7). Tighten bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Loosely install two shock absorber clevis-to-lower control arm thru-bolts and nuts (Fig. 6). Do not tighten bolts at this time.
14. Install tie rod seal boot heat shield on tie rod end (Fig. 14).
15. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle. Start tie rod end-to-steering knuckle attaching nut onto tie rod stud. While holding stud stationary, tighten
nut. To properly torque nut, use a crowfoot and socket as shown and tighten nut to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 14).
16. Install and tighten two stabilizer bar bushing clamp-to-body attaching bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
17. Install fasteners attaching drive-belt splash shield to crossmember.
CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm with jack stand, do not position jack stand under the ball joint cap on the lower control arm. Position
in area of lower control arm shown in (Fig. 15).
18. Lower vehicle and support front end of vehicle by positioning jack stands as shown at each lower control arm as vehicle is lowered (Fig. 15).
Continue to lower vehicle until total front end weight is supported by jack stands.
19. Tighten shock absorber clevis-to-lower control arm bushing thru-bolts to a torque of 92 Nm (68 ft. lbs.).
20. Raise vehicle and remove jack stands.
21. Install wheel and tire assemblies. Progressively tighten wheel nuts in a cries-cross tightening sequence to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.