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3.Install the spacer. Make sure that the spacer is
in a vertical plane and raise the suspension to the design height setting.
1
2
E93313
4.
Torque: 115Nm
E94368
5.Torque: 115Nm
E93214
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6.
E99208
7.Torque: 115Nm
E101643
8.Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
9. Refer to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
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Spring(15 621 0)
Special Tool(s)204-167
Compressor, Coil Spring
14042
204-215
Adapter for 204-167
15111
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
2. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Torque: 70Nm
E98878
3.Install the Special Tool(s): 204-167, 204-215
E98877
1
2
204-167
204-215
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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SECTION 204-04 Wheels and Tires
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
204-04-2
Specifications ........................................................................\
..............................................
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 204-04-3
Wheels and Tires (Overview) ........................................................................\
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204-04-3
Tire/wheel rim combinations ........................................................................\
.......................
204-04-3
Use of snow chains ........................................................................\
....................................
204-04-3
Tire repair kit ........................................................................\
...............................................
204-04-4
Run-Flat Tires (Overview) ........................................................................\
...........................
204-04-4
Tires with Run-flat Properties ........................................................................\
.....................
204-04-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Overview) ........................................................
204-04-5
Description of operation ........................................................................\
..............................
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 204-04-6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
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204-04-6
Inspection and Verification ........................................................................\
..........................
204-04-7
Symptom Chart ........................................................................\
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 204-04-11
Wheel and Tire........................................................................\
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Tyre pressures (cold tyres) - Up to 80 km/h (50
mph)
Full load
Normal load
Tyre
size
Variant
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
4.2
(61)
4.2
(61)
4.2
(61)
4.2 (61)
T135/
90 R 17
All
Tyre pressures (cold tyres) - Up to 160 km/h
(100 mph)
Full load
Normal load
Tyre
size
Variant
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar (psi)
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
215/
65
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
215/
70
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
235/
60
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
235/
55
R17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
235/
55
RF17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.2
(32)
2.1 (31)
235/
50
R18
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.2
(32)
2.1 (31)
235/
45
R19
All Tyre pressures (cold tyres) - Continuous speed
in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph)
Full load
Normal load
Tyre
size
Variant
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar (psi)
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
215/
65
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
215/
70
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
60
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
55
R17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
55
RF17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
50
R18
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
45
R19
All
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Wheels and Tires – Overview
Tire/wheel rim combinations
The following tire/wheel rim combinations are
available:
• 235/60 R16 V – 6.5X16 (*)
• 235/55 R17 V – 7.0X17 (*)
• 235/55 R17 V – 7.5X17 (*)
• 235/50 R18 V – 7.5X18
• 235/45 R19 V – 8.0X19
(*) Also available as tires with run-flat capabilities.
Use of snow chains
Snow chains are only approved for use with size
235/60R16 tires.
Fine chains with a link thickness of 10mm may be
used at speeds of up to 50 km/h (please refer to
the manufacturer's instructions).
Coarser chains with a link thickness of 11 to 14
mm may be used at speeds of up to 40 km/h
(please refer to the manufacturer's instructions).
Tire repair kit
If the tires used do not have run-flat properties then
the vehicle will be equipped with a tire repair kit.
A tire repair kit is located in the spare wheel well
in the luggage compartment.
The tire repair kit consists of:
• a compressor with a pressure gauge,
• a lead for voltage supply via the cigar lighter,
• an air hose,
• tire sealant.
A tire filled with tire sealant must be replaced with
a new tire after 200 km at the latest. Read and
observe the instructions regarding the tire low
pressure sensors (see lesson 4 – Tire pressure
monitoring system).
Instructions on handling and using the tire repair
kit can be found in a separate operating manual
that is enclosed with the tire repair kit.
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Run-Flat Tires – Overview
Tires with Run-flat Properties
E68867
2
1
3
2
4
1
3
BA
Description
Item
Standard tire after pressure loss
A
Tire with run-flat properties after pressure
loss
B
Wheel position with correct tire pressure
1Description
Item
Wheel position with insufficient tire
pressure
2
Tires
3
Reinforced sidewall
4
In addition to the standard tires, run-flattires are
also optionally available. These tires have a
reinforced sidewall and provide the advantage that
the tire maintains its shape to a large extent even
in the event of insufficient tire pressure. This
ensures that the vehicle handling remains stable.
Advantage:
• These tires maintain their shape to a large extent, even in the event of insufficient tire
pressure. This ensures that the vehicle handling
remains stable.
Special wheel rims (EH2) and a tire pressure
monitoring system are needed for run-flat tires.
Standard tires can also be installed on the EH2
(EH = Extended Hump) wheel rims. Tires with
run-flat properties have the same size code and
the same appearance as standard tires.
With some tires, the code RFfor run-flat is included
in the tire designation, e.g. 205/55 RF16. Tires with run-flat properties have various different
codes on the sidewall, depending on the
manufacturer.
• The RFT logo
• "RUNFLAT" as an additional designation
• The additional designation "RSC" (RSC =
Runflat System Component)
• The additional designation "SSR" (SSR = Self
S upporting Run-Flat-Tire)
• The additional designation "SST" (SST = Self
S upporting Run-Flat- Tire)
WARNING: If a tire with run-flat properties
is used without air then the vehicle speed
must not exceed 80 km/h and the vehicle
must not be driven for distances in excess
of 80 km.
Note: Vehicles equipped at the factory with run-flat
tires do not feature a tire repair kit or a spare wheel.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – Overview
Description of operation
The tire pressure monitoring system is able to
detect loss of air in a tire at an early stage and warn
the driver. Because it can only compare the
behavior of the tires with each other, it is not
possible to draw conclusions about the absolute
tire pressure. It is also not possible to monitor the
spare tire pressure. In order for the system to
operate correctly, the tire pressures must be
regularly checked and corrected and the system
subsequently initialized (see below).
The tire pressure monitoring system used here,
depending on the equipment level, is built into the
anti-lock braking system (ABS) as an extra function
and therefore does not have its own sensors.
The ABS module determines the loss of pressure
in the tires by calculation using the wheel speed
sensors of the ABS system. If a tire loses pressure,
its diameter decreases and the speed of the wheel
therefore increases. If the ABS module detects
such a loss in pressure, it sends a signal to the
instrument cluster via the CAN bus and a warning
message is displayed in the driver information
system. The warning threshold depends among
other things on the dimension of the tires being
used, the vehicle operating conditions and the
status at the last initialization. Since neither the
absolute tire pressure nor the position of the tire is
known, after a tire pressure warning the pressure
of all the tires must be checked and the system
re-initialized. If necessary, the cause of the loss of
pressure must be investigated.
Furthermore, regular pressure checks are
necessary. The system must be initialized after a
tire is changed, winter or summer tires fitted, the
pressures corrected or adjusted to suit the vehicle
load. This can be done by the driver using the
driver information system. For further information,
see: Owner’s Manual.
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