Removal
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
NOTES:
Only use clean water as a lubricant for the bushing, if required.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

4. Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00A Exhaust System - GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Catalytic Converter - Vehicles With: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
5. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

6. WARNING: Make sure that new nuts are installed.
Stage 1: 175 Nm
Stage 2: 175 Nm

7. NOTE: Subframe shown removed for clarity.

8. Inspect the components and install new if damaged or worn.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing
Wheel Knuckle
Front Shock Absorber Vehicles Without: Dynamic
Suspension
Rear Seat Cushion Cover
Side Air Curtain Module