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How To Replace 2006 Ford Freestar Ball Joint.
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... inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
10,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑
optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
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... inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
16 Scheduled Maintenance
Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace the remote filter element on the vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
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... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS
40,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
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...DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
Scheduled Maintenance 19
Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace the remote filter element on vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
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... (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
75,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for ❑
optimal tire life. Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
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optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
22 Scheduled Maintenance
Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS
90,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
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... noise.
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. RO#: DATE:
optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
105,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect wheel ends for ❑...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
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... for your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS
120,000 miles...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
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...; Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended)
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
26 Scheduled Maintenance...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
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... Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and
(see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. lines & hoses, and parking brake system.
Multi...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
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... parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
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Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS
5,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
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NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS
30,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
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... inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
50,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
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... climate-controlled seat filter if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS
55,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Change automatic transaxle...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
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... life. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑
required (Focus only). P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
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Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans
DEALER...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
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..., if equipped (Zephyr). Inspect wheel ends for ❑
optimal tire life. Replace climate-controlled seat filter if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
36 Scheduled Maintenance
Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
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... inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
105,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for
optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
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...P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
120,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for your dealer for Focus). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your particular requirements. Rotation recommended...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
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... with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALER VALIDATION:
RO#: DATE:
P&A CODE: MILEAGE:
130,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS
125,000 miles
❑ Change engine oil and...
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... ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level Every 15,000 miles Replace...replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter
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Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions For specific recommendations, see your Ford...
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