Q: Hello I'm a auto student currently working on a 2005 Sebring. We are trying to replace the lower ball joints, can we replace them

asked by on May 18, 2017

Need to know how to replace a lower ball joint on a Sebring if possible. Or if we need to purchase a new lower control arm.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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