Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN T FFV (2003)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Control Arm
LOWER CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Removing the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle allows the steering knuckle to be turned further. This allows better access to the steering
knuckle when striking it to remove the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
3. Remove nut attaching the outer tie rod to steering knuckle (Fig. 20). Remove nut from tie rod end by holding tie rod stud with a socket while
loosening and removing nut with wrench (Fig. 20).
4. Remove outer tie rod from steering knuckle using Remover, Special Tool C-3894-A.
5. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from lower ball joint stud (Fig. 21).
CAUTION: No tool is to be inserted between the steering knuckle and the lower ball joint to separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
