Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
9. Turn steering knuckle so the front of the steering knuckle is facing as far outboard in the wheel well as possible. Using a hammer strike the boss on
the steering knuckle, until steering knuckle separates from stud of lower ball joint. When striking steering knuckle, care MUST be taken not to hit
lower control arm or ball joint grease seal.
CAUTION: Pulling steering knuckle out from vehicle after releasing from ball joint can separate inner C/V joint, thus damaging it.
10. Lift up on steering knuckle separating it from the lower ball joint stud. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle, so ball
joint seal does not get cut.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate the inner C/V joint during this operation. Do not allow driveshaft to hang by inner C/V joint,
driveshaft must be supported.
11. Separate the steering knuckle from the outer C/V joint. Separate steering knuckle from outer C/V joint, by supporting the driveshaft while pulling
steering knuckle away from the outer C/V joint.
12. Remove the nut from the upper ball joint stud.
