Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
9. Lift the knuckle (2) out of the lower control arm (5).
NOTE: Do not allow the half shaft (1) to hang by the inner C/V joint; it must be supported to keep the joint from separating during this
operation.
10. Pull the knuckle (2) off the axle half shaft (1) outer C/V joint splines and support the half shaft.
11. Through the access hole (1) in the knuckle, tap the ends of the snap-ring (2) with a drift punch and remove it from the ball joint.
12. Install Remover (2), Special Tool 9964-3, and Remover (4), Special Tool 9964-4 on Remover/Installer (5), Special Tool 8441-1. Place the tools
over the ball joint (3) as shown, then hand tighten the screw-drive.
13. Using hand-tools, tighten the screw-drive forcing the ball joint (3) out of the knuckle (1).
14. Loosen the screw-drive and remove the tools and ball joint.
