Concorde V6-3.5L VIN V (2003)
9. Remove hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle. It is removed by sliding it straight out of steering knuckle and off end of stub axle. If
hub and bearing assembly will not slide out of knuckle, insert a pry bar between hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckleand gently pry hub
and bearing from knuckle. If stub shaft is frozen to hub and bearing assembly tap end of stub shaft with soft face hammer to free it from hub and
bearing spline.
Fig. 10 Ball Joint Stud To Steering Knuckle Clamp Nut And Bolt Removal
10. Remove the ball joint stud to steering knuckle attaching nut and bolt.
CAUTION: When lower control arm is separated from steering knuckle, do not let ball joint seal hit up against steering knuckle. If ball joint seal
hits steering knuckle, seal damage may occur. If ball joint seal becomes torn, replace seal before assembling lower control arm to knuckle.
Fig. 11 Separating Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
11. Carefully insert a pry bar between lower control arm and steering knuckle. Push down on pry bar to separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle.
CAUTION: The strut assembly to steering knuckle bolts are serrated where they go through strut assembly and steering knuckle. When removing
bolts, turn nuts off bolts DO NOT TURN BOLTS IN STEERING KNUCKLE. If bolts are turned damage to steering knuckle will result.