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8. If the final dimensions do not approximatelyequal the original dimensions, install new load
levelling shock absorbers.
REFER to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
9. If the final dimensions approximately equal the original dimensions, verify the customer
concern.
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204-00- 14
Suspension System - General Information
204-00- 14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
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SECTION 204-01 Front Suspension
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
204-01-2
Specifications ........................................................................\
..............................................
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 204-01-3
Front Suspension (Component Location) ........................................................................\
...
204-01-4
Front Suspension (Overview) ........................................................................\
.....................
204-01-4
Overview ........................................................................\
.....................................................
204-01-5
Spring and damper assembly ........................................................................\
.....................
204-01-6
Subframe ........................................................................\
....................................................
204-01-7
Stabilizer bar ........................................................................\
...............................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 204-01-8
(14 371 0)
Wheel Hub ........................................................................\
..............................
204-01-9
(14 411 0;
14 411 4;
Front Wheel Bearing
........................................................................\
...............
14 412 0;
14 414 4;
14 416 4)
204-01-13
(14 706 0;
14 707 0;
14 709 0)
Lower Arm
........................................................................\
..............................
204-01-15
(14 752 0)
Front Stabilizer Bar ........................................................................\
.................
204-01-20
(14 754 0;
14 754 4)
Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing
........................................................................\
...
204-01-21
(14 343 0)
Wheel Knuckle ........................................................................\
........................
204-01-26
(14 781 0;
14 782 0)
Front Strut and Spring Assembly
....................................................................
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 204-01-29
(14 783 4)
Front Strut and Spring Assembly ....................................................................
204-01-1
Front Suspension
204-01- 1
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Description
Item
Stabilizer bar bushes and bracket
9Description
Item
10 Wheel hub
Spring and damper assembly
E96884
1
2
3
4
5
67
Description
Item
Shock absorber
1
Spring
2
Spring aid
3Description
Item
Gaitor
4
Bearing
5
Top mount assembly
6
Retaining nut
7
The following components may be renewed:
• Shock absorber
• Spring
• Spring aid
• Gaitor
• Bearing
• Top mount assembly
• Retaining nut During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the spring and damper assembly,
pay attention to the following:
• Prior to installation of the spring and damper
assembly, the bearing and support bearing must
be aligned according to the installation
instructions.
• Take extra care when handling the compressed spring.
• After completing the work, the suspension geometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
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204-01- 5
Front Suspension
204-01- 5
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Subframe
E96885
1
2
2
3
3
Description
Item
Subframe
1
Rear bushes, subframe
2
Front bushes, subframe
3
The following components may be renewed:
• Subframe
• Subframe bushes During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the subframe, pay attention to the
following:
• Before installing the subframe bushes, they
must be aligned according to the installation
instructions.
• When the subframe is installed or removed, it must be aligned with the vehicle body using the
appropriate special tools.
• After completing the work, the suspension geometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
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Front Suspension
204-01- 6
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Stabilizer bar
E98611
1
2
3
Description
Item
Stabilizer bar
1
Bushes, stabilizer bar
2
Bracket, stabilizer bar bushes
3
The following components may be renewed:
• Stabilizer bar
• Bushes, stabilizer bar
• Bracket, stabilizer bar bushes
During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the stabilizer bar, pay attention to
the following:
• Before installing the stabilizer bar bushes, they must be aligned according to the installation
instructions.
• After completing the work, the suspension geometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
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Front Suspension
204-01- 7
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Wheel Hub(14 371 0)
Removal
1.Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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204-01- 8
Front Suspension
204-01- 8
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Front Wheel Bearing(14 411 0; 14 411 4; 14 412 0; 14 414 4;14 416 4)
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
204-158
Collet for 205-295
14038
204-348
Remover/Installer, Wheel
Hub/Wheel Bearing
E42977
204-740
Remover/Installer, Wheel
Hub/Bearing
E100141
205-071-01
Adapter for 205-071 (Thrust
Pad)
15026A01
205-080
Installer, Differential Bearing
205080
205-255
Installer, Front Wheel Hub
Seal
14045
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment205-295
Remover, Bearing (Main
Tool)
15050A
Hydraulic Press
Removal
1.Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
2. NOTE: Note the position of the component
before removal.
E99320
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Front Suspension
204-01- 9
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3.Special Tool(s): 205-080, 204-348
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E99321
205-080
204-348
4.Special Tool(s): 205-255, 204-740
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E99322
205-255
204-740/2
5.Special Tool(s): 205-071-01, 205-295, 204-158
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Front Suspension
204-01- 10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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