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All vehicles
14.
E102545
Installation
All vehicles
1.Material: Transmission Oil AWD
(8U7J-8708687-AA) transmission fluid
E102554
Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine
2. Torque: 25Nm
x4
x2
x4
x2
E102544
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Rear Drive Axle/Differential
205-02- 28
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3. CAUTION: Make sure that theinstallation marks are aligned.
2. Torque: 35
E101688
4.Torque: 25Nm
x2
E102531
Vehicles with 2.5L engine
5.Torque: 25
E114254
6. CAUTION: Make sure that the
installation marks are aligned.
1. Torque: 35
2. Torque: 35
3. Torque: 35
E114296
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205-02- 29
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1. Torque: 35Nm
Nm
3. Torque: 35Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
3
x2
1
2
2
x3
1
E114197
7.
3
1
2
2x3
1
x4
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Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Specifications
WSS-M1C 259-A1
Outer Constant Velocity Joint
Grease
Specifications
WSS-M1C 259-A1
Inner Constant Velocity Joint Grease
Capacity
Driveshaft Joint Grease Fill Capacity
Description
Outer (Grams)
Inner (Grams)
180
160
2.0 L Duratorq
2.5 L Duratec
Torque Specifications
lb-in
lb-ft
Nm
Item
-
35
48
2.0 L Duratorq - Intermediate shaft center bearing
bracket to engine block bolts - 2WD (M10x 30)
35
48
2.0 L Duratorq - Intermediate shaft center bearing
bracket to engine block bolts - 4WD (M10x 30)
-
44
60
2.0 L Duratorq - Intermediate shaft center bearing
bracket to engine block bolt - 4WD (M10x 40)
-
35
48
2.5 L Duratec - Intermediate shaft center bearing
bracket to engine block bolts - 4WD (M10x 30)
-
44
60
2.5 L Duratec - Intermediate shaft center bearing
bracket to engine block bolt - 4WD (M10x 40)
G1081400en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
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Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04- 2
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK ride height, VERIFYcorrect spring rate and CHECK
items under Halfshaft Joint
Pullout. REPAIR or INSTALL
new as necessary.
• Excessively high CV joint oper-
ating angles caused by incor-
rect ride height.
• Shudder Vibration During
Acceleration.
• INSPECT and INSTALL newas necessary.
• Excessively worn or damaged
inboard front wheel driveshaft
joint or outboard front wheel
driveshaft joint.
• INSPECT and REPAIR orINSTALL new as necessary.
• Inboard driveshaft bearing
retainer circlip missing or not
correctly seated in differential
side gear.
• Halfshaft Joint Pullout
• CHECK engine mounts fordamage or wear. REPAIR or
INSTALL new as necessary.
• Engine/transaxle assembly
mispositioned.
• CHECK underbody dimensions.REFER to REFER to
Section 501-00 [Body System
-General Information] .
• Frame rail or strut tower out of
position or damaged.
• CHECK for worn bushings orbent components (front stabil-
izer bar, front suspension lower
arm). REPAIR or INSTALL new
as necessary.
• Front suspension components
worn or damaged.
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Vehicles with 2.5L engine
18.
x2x2
E132332
All vehicles
19. WARNING: Be prepared to collectescaping fluid.
CAUTIONS:
The inner constant velocity (CV) joint
must not be bent more than 18°.
The outer constant velocity (CV) joint
must not be bent more than 45°.
Special Tool(s): 204-159, 204-605
90
204-159
3
4
1
204-605
2
90
204-159
3
4
1
204-605
2
E132335
20. N O T E : This step is only necessary when
installing a new component.
Special Tool(s): 205-071-01
General Equipment: Puller
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Vehicles with 2.5L engine
5. NOTE:Make sure that a new component is
installed.
Torque: 10
Nm
1.
2. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is
installed.
Torque: 10
Nm
3. Torque: 25Nm
4. Torque: 25Nm
2
4
13
2
4
13
E132331
All vehicles
6. Special Tool(s): 204-605
E102114
204-605
7.Remove the Special Tool(s): 204-609
E102115
204-609
8.
E132381
9.Torque: 83Nm
E102113
10. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is
installed.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
Torque: 80
Nm
E99197
11. NOTE: This step is only necessary when
installing a new component.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• BLEED the brake system.REFER to: Brake System
Pressure Bleeding (206-00
Brake System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System - General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Component Bleeding (General
Procedures).
• Air in the system.
• Pedal eases down slowly
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Malfunctioning brake master
cylinder.
• Low engine vacuum (stationary).
• INSTALL new brake shoes orbrake pads.
REFER to: Brake Pads (206-03
Front Disc Brake, Removal
and Installation).
• Worn brake shoes or brake
pads.
• Pedal is low or feels spongy
• CHECK for leaks. BLEED thebrake system. REFER to: (206-
00 Brake System - General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Proced-
ures),
Component Bleeding (General
Procedures).
• Air in the system.
• INSTALL new brake shoes orbrake pads.
REFER to: Brake Pads (206-03
Front Disc Brake, Removal
and Installation).
• Glazed or worn brake shoes or
brake pads.
• Brake lockup during light brake
pedal force
• GO toPinpoint Test C.
• Brake booster.
• Low engine vacuum.
• INSTALL new brake shoes orbrake pads.
REFER to: Brake Pads (206-03
Front Disc Brake, Removal
and Installation).
• Worn brake shoes or brake
pads.
• Excessive or erratic pedal
travel
• CARRY OUT a brake discrunout check.
• Wheel bearings
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B2: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
1 Check for external brake system leaks.
• Are any leaks present?
zYe s REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System - General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures),
Component Bleeding (General Procedures).
TEST the system for normal operation.
zNo
GO to B3.
B3: PERFORM A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BYPASS CONDITION TEST
1 Carry out a brake master cylinder bypass
Condition Test. Refer to the Brake Master
Cylinder Component Test in this procedure.
• Was a concern found?
zYe s INSTALL a new brake master cylinder.
REFER to: Brake Master Cylinder - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (206-06
Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and
Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
zNo
GO to B4.
B4: CHECK THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
1 Disconnect the brake booster check valve
vacuum hose at the manifold.
2Blow into the hose attached to the brake booster
check valve.
• Does air pass through the valve?
zYe s INSTALL a new brake booster check valve.
zNoGO to B5.
B5: CHECK THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE VACUUM
1 Run the engine at idle.
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