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Front Stabilizer Bar > < Wheel Knuckle

S-MAX.Galaxy 2006.5 (03.2006-)

Front Suspension - Lower Arm S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)
204-605
Separator, Lower arm-ball joint

204-607
Remover, Ball joint

204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint Gaiter

Removal

NOTE:
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
    Torque: 70 Nm

  1.  
    1. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    1. WARNING:
      WARNING:Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
      Torque: 200 Nm

  1.  
    1. Special Tool(s): 204-607
    1. Torque: 100 Nm

  1. Special Tool(s): 204-605

  1. Special Tool(s): 204-609

  1.  
    • CAUTION:
      CAUTION:Make sure that new bolts are installed.
      Torque:
      Stage 1:
      140 Nm
      Stage 2:
      45°

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary.
    Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Front Stabilizer Bar > < Wheel Knuckle