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211-04 Steering Column > < Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation|Tie Rod

S-MAX.Galaxy 2006.5 (03.2006-)

Steering Linkage - Tie Rod End S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)
211-020
Separator, Ball Joint

Removal

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

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Make sure a new tie rod end nut is installed.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
    1. Torque: 90 Nm
    1. Torque: 80 Nm

  1. Special Tool(s): 211-020

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the tie rod end is installed with the same number of turns as when removed.

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).

211-04 Steering Column > < Diagnosis and Testing|Removal and Installation|Tie Rod