2011 FORD KUGA body

Engine Compartment Wiring Harness
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. 2.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior
Lighting, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front
End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers,
Removal and Installation).
6. Torque: 10 Nm
7.
Torque: 10 Nm
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Wiring Harnesses
418-02-37
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Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral Battery
Removal
1.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
2. 3.
Installation
1.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. G1065602en
2008.50 Kuga 8/2011 419-01A-11
Anti-Theft - Active
419-01A-11
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Subframe
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Description
Item
Subframe
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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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204-01- 6
Front Suspension
204-01- 6
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Front Strut and Spring Assembly(14 781 0; 14 782 0)
Special Tool(s)204-159
Lever, Wheel Knuckle
14039
204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint
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Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
2.
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204-01- 26
Front Suspension
204-01- 26
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Front Drive Halfshafts
Inspection and Verification
NOTE:New front wheel drive halfshafts should not
be installed unless disassembly and inspection
reveals unusual wear.
1. Inspect front wheel driveshaft joint boots for evidence of cracks, tears or splits.
NOTE: While inspecting the front wheel driveshaft
CV joint boots, watch for indentations (dimples) in
the boot convolutions. If an indentation is observed,
it must be removed.
2. Inspect the underbody for any indication of grease splatter in the vicinity of the front wheel
driveshaft CV joint boots outboard and inboard
locations, which is an indication of front wheel
driveshaft CV joint boot and/or front wheel
driveshaft CV joint boot clamp damage. 3. Inspect for inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot
bearing housing seal leakage at the front wheel
driveshaft CV joint.
4. Make sure front axle wheel hub retainer is the correct prevailing torque type.
5. The silicone front wheel driveshaft CV joint boot will sweat during operation, causing a light film
of grease to show on the outside of the front
wheel driveshaft CV joint boot. This condition
is normal.
NOTE: Halfshafts are not balanced and do not
contribute to rotational vibration.
6. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms and go to the Symptom
Chart. For additional Noise, Vibration and
Harshness (NVH). REFER to Section 100-04
[Noise, Vibration and Harshness] .
Symptom Chart
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• INSPECT, CLEAN andLUBRICATE as necessary.
• Inadequate or contaminated
lube in outboard/inboard front
wheel driveshaft CV joint.
• Clicking, Popping or Grinding
Noises While Turning
• INSPECT and REPAIR asnecessary.
• Another component contacting
driveshaft assembly.
• INSPECT and REPAIR asnecessary. REFER to
Section 204-00 [Suspension
System - General Information]
/ 206-00 [Brake System -
General Information] /211-00
[Steering System - General
Information] .
• Wheel bearings, brakes,
suspension or steering
components.
• REPAIR or INSTALL new asnecessary. REFER to
Section 204-04 [Wheels and
Tires] .
• Out of balance front wheels or
tires.
• Vibration at Highway Speeds
• REPAIR or INSTALL new asnecessary. REFER to
Section 204-04 [Wheels and
Tires] .
• Out-of-round tires.
• REPAIR or INSTALL new asnecessary.
REFER to Halfshaft Disas-
semblv and Assembly in this
section.
• Incorrectly seated outboard
front wheel driveshaft CV joint
in front wheel hub.
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205-04- 3
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04- 3
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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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205-04- 4
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04- 4
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1. Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:(100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
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2. Firmly grasp the road wheel and apply a rocking
motion checking for any free play in the wheel
bearing or suspension components.
3.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to
move the steering linkage to the right-hand
steering lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the right-hand steering lock stop.
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4. NOTE: To isolate the steering gear design clearance, check the right-hand steering
linkage with the steering held against the
right-hand steering lock stop.
With the aid of another technician holding the
steering linkage against the right-hand steering
lock stop, firmly grasp the road wheel and apply
a rocking motion checking for any free play in
the steering linkage.
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5. Detach the steering gear boot from the steering gear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
6. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint, install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation)
/ Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal
and Installation).
7. Check the tie-rod end for free play. Install a new tie-rod end if necessary.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation)
/ Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal
and Installation).
8.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to
move the steering linkage to the left-hand
steering lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the left-hand steering lock stop.
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9. NOTE: To isolate the steering gear design clearance, check the left-hand steering
linkage with the steering held against the
left-hand steering lock stop.
With the aid of another technician holding the
steering against the left-hand steering lock stop,
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211-00- 3
Steering System - General Information
211-00- 3
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firmly grasp the road wheel and apply a rocking
motion checking for any free play in the steering
linkage.
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10. Detach the steering gear boot from the steeringgear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
11. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint, install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod(211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and Installation).
12. Check the tie-rod end for free play. Install a new tie-rod end if necessary.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
Turning Effort Test
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the suspension components are serviceable.
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the steering column is serviceable.
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the toe adjustment and tire pressures are
correct.
1. Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20
Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
3. Connect the air bag simulators to the sub-harnesses in place of the driver air bag
module at the top of the steering column.
4. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times until the power
steering fluid has reached normal operating
temperature. 5. Using a suitable torque wrench and socket,
check the steering wheel turning effort.
6. If the steering wheel turning effort is greater than the specification, install a new steering gear.
Steering Column Universal Joint
1.WARNING: Install a new steering column
to steering gear pinion retaining bolt. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Detach the steering column from the steering
gear pinion.• Discard the steering column to steering gear pinion retaining bolt.
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2. Check for smooth movement of the steeringcolumn universal joint.
1. Hold the steering column universal joint yoke.
2. Articulate the free yoke in a figure of eight movement.
• If the movement is not smooth or resistance is felt, install a new steering column.
REFER to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering
Column, Removal and Installation).
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3. Hold both of the steering column universal joint yokes and twist them clockwise and
counterclockwise.
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211-00- 4
Steering System - General Information
211-00- 4
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