Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
seal does not get cut.
11. Separate steering knuckle from outer C/V joint. Separate steering knuckle from outer C/V joint holding driveshaft in place while pulling steering
knuckle away from outer C/V joint.
12. Remove nut from upper ball joint stud.
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13. Remove upper ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Puller, Special Tool, C-3894-A.
14. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
15. If necessary, remove lower ball joint grease seal heat shield on steering knuckle.
16. If steering knuckle is being replaced and hub and bearing is found to be in usable condition, it can be transferred to replacement steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
1. If required, install hub/bearing assembly into steering knuckle before installing steering knuckle on vehicle.
2. If removed, install lower ball joint grease seal heat shield on steering knuckle.
3. Slide driveshaft into front hub/bearing assembly as steering knuckle is installed onto lower ball joint stud.
4. Install lower ball joint castle nut. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Install upper ball joint in steering knuckle. Install upper ball joint nut. Tighten upper ball joint nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Using a crowfoot and torque wrench, tighten the lower ball joint nut 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Install cotter pin.
7. Install wheel speed sensor cable routing bracket on steering knuckle and securely tighten attaching bolt.
