Sebring LXI Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
lower control arm until bushing is sitting flush with the machined surface of the lower control arm. This will correctly position the clevis bushing
in the lower control arm.
5. Install lower control arm assembly back on vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position rear of lower control arm into front suspension crossmember first. Then install front of lower control arm in front suspension
crossmember. Install bolts and nuts attaching the front and rear of lower control arm to front suspension crossmember. Do not tighten front
attaching bolt at this time.
2. Tighten lower control arm rear attaching nut and bolt to a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lower control arm ball joint stud into the steering knuckle. Install the steering knuckle to ball joint stud castle nut.
4. Install the tie rod end into the steering knuckle. Start the tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding stud
of tie rod end stationary, tighten tie rod end to steering knuckle attaching nut. Then using a crowfoot and 11/32 socket tighten the attaching nut to a
torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud castle nut to a torque of 74 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). Install the cotter pin in the ball joint stud.
6. Position sway bar link into its lower control arm mounting hole.
7. Align sway bar bushing clamp with mounting holes in front suspension crossmember and body of vehicle. Then install and securely tighten the
bushing clamp mounting bolts to a torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
8. Install and securely tighten the stabilizer bar link to lower control arm attaching nut to a torque of 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.). When tightening and
torquing attaching nut, hold stud of attaching link from turning with an alien wrench.
9. Install the clevis on the lower control arm. Loosely install the clevis to bushing thru-bolt.
