Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Attachment III - Technical Information
OVERVIEW
[NEW] This supplement to 04S24 involves replacing both front wheel hubs and both front wheel rotors as separate components. The hub and rotor
assembly kits that were offered when the Safety Recall was launched are no longer available.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
[NEW] 1.Replace both front wheel hubs and rotors. Refer to Section 204-00 of the 2004 Freestar/Monterey Workshop Manual found on the PTS
website for the latest service procedures.
Review the following notes during service:
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Use new bolts, PN W705696-5436, when installing the new hubs. Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
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When installing the rotor onto the hub, apply a light coating of High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Compound, XL-2, to the mating surfaces of the
hub and rotor. DO NOT ALLOW ANY ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND TO GET ONTO THE STUD BOLT THREADS. Make sure that the compound
is free of any debris (dirt, rust, etc.) that could cause an excessive rotor run-out condition.
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Be sure to reinstall any rotor-to-hub screws that were present during disassembly. Tighten screws to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
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Apply a small patch of Threadlock 262, TA-26, to the last five (5) axle shaft joint threads before installing a new axle shaft nut. Tighten the nut to
130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
