Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 99

Steering Linkage - Steering Linkage

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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Diagnosis and Testing

REFER to Section

211-00 Steering System - General Information

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Steering Linkage - Tie Rod

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot Retaining Clamp

211-245
Socket, Steering Gear Tie-Rod

Vise
Vise jaw protectors

1. Refer to:

Steering Gear

(211-02 Power Steering,

Removal and Installation).

2.

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

Torque:

90 Nm

3.

NOTE: Note the position of each component
before removal.

4.

5. General Equipment:

Vise

General Equipment:

Vise jaw protectors

Installation

1. Special Tool(s):

211-245

Torque:

110 Nm

2.

NOTE: Make sure that these components are
installed to the noted removal position.

Special Tool(s):

204-169

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Steering Linkage - Tie Rod End

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

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Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Installation

211-020
Separator, Ball Joint

1. Remove the front wheel and tire.

Refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 Wheels and

Tires, Removal and Installation).

2.

WARNING: Make sure a new tie rod end

nut is installed.

CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint

ball does not rotate.

1. Torque: 90 Nm
2. Torque: 80 Nm

3. Special Tool(s):

211-020

4.

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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary.

Refer to:

Front Toe Adjustment

(204-00

Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).