2011 FORD KUGA general procedures

Front Toe Adjustment(14 117 3)
General EquipmentWheel Alignment System
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on
a level surface.
1. CAUTION: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
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2. Check the toe setting on both sides.
General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
3. Loosen on both sides.
Torque: 69
Nm
1.
2.NOTE: Make sure that the boot is correctly
located.
Rotate the tie-rods an equal amount in either
a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction
to adjust the toe setting on both sides.
2
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2
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Rear Toe Adjustment(15 211 3)
General EquipmentWheel Alignment System
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on
a level surface.
1. Check the toe setting.
Refer to: Specifications (204-02 Rear
Suspension, Specifications).
General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System
2. Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
3. Loosen the rear lower arm adjustment cam nut
on both sides.
Torque: 18
Nm
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4.Lower the vehicle.
5. Bounce the vehicle to make sure that the
suspension is in its normal resting position.
6. Adjust the toe setting.
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7. NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the
suspension is in the normal drive position.
Torque: 90
Nm
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6.Special Tool(s): 204-609
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204-609
7. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are
installed.
1. Torque:• Stage 1: 100
Nm
• Stage 2: Loosen 90°
• Stage 3: 125Nm
2. Torque: 175Nm
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1
2
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary.
Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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Front Suspension
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205-880
6.Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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Front Suspension
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5.Torque: 115Nm
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6.Torque: 115Nm
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Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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204-02- 10
Rear Suspension
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4.Torque: 115Nm
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Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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204-02- 12
Rear Suspension
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3.Torque: 18Nm1.
2. Torque: 1
15Nm
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4.Remove the spacer.
5. Install the spring.
Refer to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
6. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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204-02- 14
Rear Suspension
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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 ........................................................................\
.......................................
205-02-6
General Information ........................................................................\
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205-02-6
Driving situations ........................................................................\
....................................
205-02-6
Haldex clutch ........................................................................\
..........................................
205-02-7
General overview ........................................................................\
....................................
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 ........................................................................\
...............
205-02-10
All-wheel drive control unit ........................................................................\
......................
205-02-10
Electric feed pump ........................................................................\
..................................
205-02-10
Pressure control - 3rd generation Haldex clutch .............................................................
205-02-11
Base pressure ........................................................................\
.........................................
205-02-12
Increased base pressure (preload) ........................................................................\
.........
205-02-13
Pressure build-up ........................................................................\
....................................
205-02-14
Design of the 4th generation Haldex clutch ...................................................................
205-02-14
General overview ........................................................................\
....................................
205-02-15
Pressure control - 4th generation Haldex clutch .............................................................
GENERAL PROCEDURES 205-02-17
Differential Fluid Level Check ........................................................................\
.....................
205-02-19
Active On-Demand Coupling Fluid Level Check ................................................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 205-02-21
Differential Case ........................................................................\
.........................................
205-02-25
Active On-Demand Coupling Module ........................................................................\
.........
205-02-32
Differential Input Shaft Seal ........................................................................\
........................
205-02-38
Differential Support Insulator ........................................................................\
......................
205-02-39
Rear Halfshaft Seal ........................................................................\
.....................................
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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