
SECTION 205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
205-02-2
Rear Drive Axle and Differential (Component Location) .....................................................
205-02-6
Rear Drive Axle and Differential (System Operation and Component Description) ...........
205-02-6
System Operation ........................................................................\
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205-02-6
General Information ........................................................................\
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205-02-6
Driving situations ........................................................................\
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205-02-6
Haldex clutch ........................................................................\
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205-02-7
General overview ........................................................................\
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205-02-7
Operation ........................................................................\
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205-02-7
Design of the 3rd generation Haldex clutch ....................................................................
205-02-9
Design of the multi-plate clutch ........................................................................\
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205-02-10
All-wheel drive control unit ........................................................................\
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205-02-10
Electric feed pump ........................................................................\
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205-02-10
Pressure control - 3rd generation Haldex clutch .............................................................
205-02-11
Base pressure ........................................................................\
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205-02-12
Increased base pressure (preload) ........................................................................\
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205-02-13
Pressure build-up ........................................................................\
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205-02-14
Design of the 4th generation Haldex clutch ...................................................................
205-02-14
General overview ........................................................................\
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205-02-15
Pressure control - 4th generation Haldex clutch .............................................................
GENERAL PROCEDURES 205-02-17
Differential Fluid Level Check ........................................................................\
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205-02-19
Active On-Demand Coupling Fluid Level Check ................................................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 205-02-21
Differential Case ........................................................................\
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205-02-25
Active On-Demand Coupling Module ........................................................................\
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205-02-32
Differential Input Shaft Seal ........................................................................\
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205-02-38
Differential Support Insulator ........................................................................\
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205-02-39
Rear Halfshaft Seal ........................................................................\
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205-02-41
Drive Pinion Seal ........................................................................\
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
205-02-42
Active On-Demand Coupling — Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55
AWD/6-Speed Automatic Transaxle - 6DCT450 ...............................................................
205-02-1
Rear Drive Axle/Differential
205-02- 1
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Differential Case
General EquipmentCable Ties
Removal
All vehicles
1. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive
Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with 2.0L diesel engine
2.
1
2x6x3
1
2x6x3
E101687
3.
E101709
Vehicles with 2.5L engine
4. Refer to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft,
Removal and Installation).
5.
E114256
6.
x2x2
E114255
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Differential Support Insulator
Special Tool(s)204-598
Hydraulic Cylinder 10t
E75373
204-598-03
Adapter for 204-598
E103784
Special Tool(s)308-762
Remover/Installer, Bush RDU
E102678
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C200-D2 /
7U7J-M2C200-BA
Transmission Oil 75W
FE
Removal
1.
Refer to: Differential Case (205-02 Rear Drive
Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
2. Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-598-03, 308-762
308-762
204-598
204-598-03
308-762
204-598
204-598-03
E102574
Installation
1.Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-598-03, 308-762
Material: Transmission Oil 75W FE
(WSS-M2C200-D2 / 7U7J-M2C200-BA)
transmission fluid
308-762
204-598
204-598-03
308-762
204-598
204-598-03
E102575
2. Refer to: Differential Case (205-02 Rear Drive
Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Brake System
General EquipmentPressure/vacuum gauge set
The Ford approved diagnostic tool
The brake system operates by transferring effort
applied to the brake pedal by the driver to the
brakes at each wheel.
The braking effort is distributed to each wheel,
using a hydraulic system. The system is assisted
using a vacuum brake booster that reduces pedal
effort and increases hydraulic pressure.
The parking brake operates on the rear wheels
and is applied using a hand operated control.
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: Before carrying out any diagnosis, make
sure that the brake system warning indicator is
functional.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
Mechanical
• Electricalconnector(s)
• Wiring harness(s)
• Switch(es)
• Tire pressure(s)
• Wheels and tires
• Fluid leak(s)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the case (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause if not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Road Test
Carry out a road test to compare actual vehicle
braking performance with the performance
standards expected by the driver. The ability of the
test driver to make valid comparisons and detect
performance deficiencies will depend on
experience.
The driver should have a thorough knowledge of
the brake system operation and accepted general performance guidelines to make good comparisons
and detect performance concerns.
An experienced technician will always establish a
route that will be used for all brake diagnosis road
tests. The road selected will be reasonably smooth
and level. Gravel or bumpy roads are not suitable
because the surface does not allow the tires to grip
the road equally. Crowned roads should be avoided
because of the large amount of weight shifted to
the low set of wheels on this type of road. Once
the route is established and consistently used, the
road surface variable can be eliminated from the
test results.
Before a road test, get a complete description of
the customer concerns or suspected condition.
From the description, the technician will be able to
match possible causes with symptoms. Certain
components will be identified as possible sources
while others will be eliminated by the evidence.
More importantly, the customer description can
reveal unsafe conditions which should be checked
or corrected before a road test. The description will
also help form the basic approach to the road test
by narrowing the concern to specific components,
vehicle speed or conditions.
Begin the road test with a general brake
performance check. Using the description of the
concern, test the brakes at different vehicle speeds
using both light and heavy pedal pressure.
Determine if the concern is in the front or rear
braking system. First use the foot brake and then
the parking brake. If the condition (i.e. pull,
vibration, pulsation) occurs only on operation of
the parking brake, the concern is in the rear brake
system. If the condition occurs when the foot brake
is depressed, the concern is in the front brake
system.
Avoid locking the brakes and sliding the tires. This
condition will not indicate brake efficiency. A heavily
braked but turning wheel will stop the vehicle in a
shorter distance than locked wheels.
If the concern becomes evident during this check,
make sure it fits the description given before the
road test. If the concern is not evident, attempt to
duplicate the condition using the information from
the description.
If a concern exists, use the Brake System Symptom
Chart in order to isolate it to a specific sub-system
and condition description. From this description, a
list of possible sources can be used to further
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK if the PCV system isoperating correctly and repair
as necessary. Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Engine Emission
Control (303-08 Engine
Emission Control - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Faulty positive crankcase vent-
ilation (PCV) system.
- Hoses or ventilation orbreather valves are blocked.
This causes excessive
pressure in the crankcase
which causes more oil to
enter the combustion
chamber.
- PCV oil separator is faulty and engine oil can enter the
combustion chamber
through the intake manifold.
• INSTALL a new turbocharger.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Turbocharger (303-
04 Fuel Charging and
Controls - Turbocharger -
2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS)
- VI5, Removal and Installa-
tion).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Turbocharger seals.
• CHECK the gaskets and matingsurfaces for damage.
Remove the cylinder head.
CHECK the mating faces, cylinder
head gasket and the evenness of
the cylinder head and engine block
mating faces.
INSTALL new valve seals. Engine
- 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Valve Stem Seals
(303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal
and Installation).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW)
Diesel -
• Damaged gaskets or mating
surfaces.
- Cylinder head gasket isdamaged or mating face are
warped.
- Valve stem seals are worn and engine oil can enter the
combustion chamber
between the valve stem and
the valve stem guide.
• INSTALL new components asnecessary.
• Piston ring or cylinder liner
wear.
• CHECK the running surfacesand clearances of the individual
engine components. INSTALL
new components as necessary.
INSTALL a new cylinder block
if necessary.
• Check the pistons and piston rings.
• Damaged cylinder liners or
excessive clearance of engine
components.
- Pistons.
- Piston rings (clearance ingroove and end gap).
- Cylinder liners.
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Timing marks
132
45
6
78
E62440
Description
Item
Exhaust camshaft pulley timing mark
1
Engine front cover with timing marks
2
Intake camshaft pulley timing mark
3
Intake camshaft drive gear
4Description
Item
Exhaust camshaft drive gear
5
Crankshaft timing belt pulley timing mark
6
Crankshaft timing belt pulley
7
Crankshaft
8
The front engine cover must always be fitted when
checking and adjusting the valve timing or timing
belt tension, as the timing marks for both camshaft
pulleys are provided on its front end.
Correct timing belt tension is ensured by the
automatic timing belt tensioner.
No direction of movement is specified when using
a new timing belt. If, however, the old timing belt
is reused, the direction of movement must be
marked prior to removal.
Once the timing belt has been correctly tensioned,
the engine must be rotated by hand two turns
clockwise at the crankshaft in order to allow a subsequent check of the timing belt tension and
adjustment.
Cylinder block
The cylinder block consists of three parts. These
are the cylinder block, the lower crankcase and the
sump pan. The cylinder block has five cylinder
liners made of cast iron, which cannot be replaced.
The pistons are made of a homogeneous aluminum
alloy with a graphite coating on the sides. This
coating serves to reduce friction and dampen noise.
The pistons are cooled from below via oil-spray
nozzles screwed into the cylinder block.
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54.
E66050
55.
E112254
56. CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaustflexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
E112253
x2
57.Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Transfer Case (307-07 Transfer
Case - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic
Transaxle - AW55 AWD/6-Speed Automatic
Transaxle - 6DCT450, Removal).
2. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front
Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05
Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
58.
x2x2
E114619
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16.Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Transfer Case (307-07 Transfer
Case - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic
Transaxle - AW55 AWD/6-Speed Automatic
Transaxle - 6DCT450, Removal).
2. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front
Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05
Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
17. CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
Torque: 48Nm
E112253
x2
18.Torque: 24Nm
E112254
19.
E66050
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