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3.Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
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5. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
Torque: 47Nm
E99103
6.Torque: 90Nm
E99108
7.Special Tool(s): 204-159, 204-605
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E99109
1
204-159
204-605
2
8. WARNING: This step requires the aid ofanother technician.
Torque: 35Nm
E99147
x3
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Front Strut and Spring Assembly(14 783 4)
Special Tool(s)204-167
Compressor, Coil Spring
14042
204-167-01
Adapter for 204-167
1404201
Disassembly
WARNING: Take extra care when handling
the compressed spring.
1. Install the Special Tool(s): 204-167, 204-167-01
E97819
204-167-01
204-167
1
2
2. NOTE: Note the position of each component
before removal.
E132038
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Assembly
WARNING: Take extra care when handling
the compressed spring.
3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly
procedure.
4. NOTE: Only tighten the nut finger tight at this
stage.
E98495
5. NOTE: Make sure that these components are
installed to the noted removal position.
NOTE: Make sure that the spring is correctly
located in the lower spring seat.
NOTE: Make sure that the installation marks
are aligned.
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6. CAUTION: Use an Allen key to preventthe piston rod from rotating.
Torque: 55Nm
E98495
7.Remove the Special Tool(s): 204-167,
204-167-01
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SECTION 204-02 Rear Suspension
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
204-02-2
Specifications ........................................................................\
..............................................
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 204-02-3
Rear Suspension (Overview) ........................................................................\
......................
204-02-3
Overview ........................................................................\
.....................................................
204-02-4
Upper control arm ........................................................................\
.......................................
204-02-4
Rear lower arm and spring lower pad ........................................................................\
.........
204-02-4
Front lower arm ........................................................................\
..........................................
204-02-5
Stabilizer bar ........................................................................\
...............................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 204-02-6
Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub ........................................................................\
..................
204-02-9
(15 701 0)
Upper Arm ........................................................................\
..............................
204-02-11
(15 690 0)
Front Lower Arm ........................................................................\
.....................
204-02-13
(15 705 0)
Rear Lower Arm ........................................................................\
.....................
204-02-15
(15 752 0)
Rear Stabilizer Bar ........................................................................\
.................
204-02-17
Rear Stabilizer Bar Link ........................................................................\
..............................
204-02-18
Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushing ........................................................................\
.......................
204-02-19
Wheel Knuckle — LHD FWD/RHD FWD ........................................................................\
....
204-02-22
Wheel Knuckle — LHD 4WD/RHD 4WD ........................................................................\
....
204-02-25
(15 621 0)
Spring ........................................................................\
.....................................
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Upper control arm
E98616
The following components may be renewed:
• Lower arms
During removal and installation or renewal of the
lower arm, pay attention to the following:
• After completing the work, the suspensiongeometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
Rear lower arm and spring lower pad
E98615
The following components may be renewed:
• Lower arms
During removal and installation or renewal of the
lower arm, pay attention to the following:
• After completing the work, the suspensiongeometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
Front lower arm
E98614
The following components may be renewed:
• Lower arms
During removal and installation or renewal of the
lower arm, pay attention to the following:
• After completing the work, the suspensiongeometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
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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.
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