How to Service a Steering Knuckle on 2005 Chrysler Sebring?

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Prior to any repairs, lift the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel assembly and make sure the hub nut remains tight on the ground so no harm comes to the wheel bearings. Applying the brakes, loosen the hub nut and then take out the caliper, adapter, shoes and rotor from the steering knuckle. Remove the nut from the outer tie rod and keep holding the tie rod stud with the socket. Insert Remover, Special Tool C-3894-A, to loosen the tie rod end and then get rid of the ABS wheel speed sensor bracket. Get rid of the cotter pin and castle nut by taking them out of the lower ball joint stud, not inserting any tools in the space between the steering knuckle and lower ball joint. Gently hit the boss at the end of the steering knuckle with a hammer so that the lower ball joint comes away, not damaging the inner CN joint or the grease seal. Take the steering knuckle off the lower ball joint stud and pull it away from the outer C/V joint as you keep the driveshaft supported. Disconnect the upper ball joint stud from the knuckle by removing the nut and then pulling the stud out using the Puller, Special Tool C-3894-A, before you remove the knuckle. If it is necessary, you should, if present, remove the lower ball joint grease seal heat shield. If you replace the steering knuckle, pull out and reinstall the hub and bearing if they are still good to use. Do not bolt the hub/bearing assembly to the steering knuckle; first, insert it into the knuckle and install it on the vehicle. Install the heat shield for the lower ball joint grease seal over your driveshaft and then gradually place the driveshaft inside the front hub/bearing assembly as you guide the steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint stud. Put the lower ball joint castle nut in place and then slide the upper ball joint into place, tightening its nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.). Branch out the lower ball joint nut and use a torque wrench to tighten it to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs). Then, install the cotter pin. Mount the wheel speed sensor routing bracket back onto the wheel speed sensor and make sure you tighten the bolt properly. During installation of the tie rod on the steering knuckle, position the heat shield so the tie rod boot does not fail because of too much heat. Fit the outer tie rod stud into the steering knuckle, apply the attaching nut and make it tight by turning until the torque shows 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) while tightly holding the stud. Insert the brake rotor, caliper, shoes and adapter assembly back into the vehicle. Thoroughly clean the C/V joint stub axle, then fit the hub nut to it and tighten it up to 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.) while you have the brakes applied. Put the front wheel and tire in place, tighten the lug nuts diagonally to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.), lower the car and adjust the front toe to the right specification.

OEM 2005 Chrysler Sebring Steering Knuckle

7 Steering Knuckles found

2005 Chrysler Sebring Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: MR369821

2005 Chrysler Sebring Strut Mounting Fork, Front Driver Side Part Number: 4656235

2005 Chrysler Sebring Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 4782903AB

2005 Chrysler Sebring Knuckle, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 4764587AB

2005 Chrysler Sebring Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 4782902AB

2005 Chrysler Sebring Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: MR369822

2005 Chrysler Sebring Knuckle, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 4764586AB

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