Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Fig. 13
CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm with jack stand, do not position jack stand under the ball joint cap on the lower control arm.
Position in area of lower control arm shown.
7. Lower vehicle to the ground with a jack stand positioned under the lower control arm. Continue to lower vehicle so the total weight of the vehicle
is supported by the jack stand and lower control arm.
8. Tighten the shock absorber clevis to lower control arm bushing thru-bolt nut to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
9. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the
full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
Rear
NOTE: Access for the nuts attaching the rear shock absorber upper mount is from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The top of the vehicle
must be up to access the attaching nuts.
REMOVE
1. Remove the plastic access panel in the convertible top storage well. Refer to Body and Frame.
2. Roll back the sound matting in the corner of the convertible top storage well to access the shock absorber attaching nuts.
