Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
5. WARNING: Install a new tie-rod end retaining nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Install the tie-rod end.
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
6. Attach the wheel speed sensor.
All vehicles
7. Install the brake disc.
8. CAUTION: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the
vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install the new front wheel hub nut.
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Tighten to 316 Nm (233 ft. lbs.).