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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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204-01- 31
Front Suspension
204-01- 31
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Rear Wheel Alignment 2WD
MaximumVari-
ance
Left or Right
Setting
or
Nominal
Toler-
ance
Range
Measurem
ents
Descri
ption
1°15'
-1°32'
-2°47'
to -
0°17'
Degrees
and
minutes
Camber
angle
1.25°
-1.54°
-2.79°
to -
0.29°
Decimal
degrees
-1.4
Toe-in ±0.6
1.4 ±
1.3
mm
Single
wheel toe
-
0°11'
Toe-in
± 0°05'
0°11' ±
0°10'
Degrees
and
minutes
-
0.19°
Toe-in
± 0.08°
0.19° ±
0.18°
Decimal
degrees
-2.8
Toe-in ±1.1
2.8 ±
2.6
mm
To t a l
toe
-
0°23'
Toe-in
± 0°09'
0°23' ±
0°21'
Degrees
and
minutes
-
0.38°
Toe-in
± 0.15°
0.38° ±
0.35°
Decimal
degrees Rear Wheel Alignment 4WDMaximum
Vari-
ance
Left or Right
Setting
or
Nominal
Toler-
ance
Range
Measurem
ents
Descri
ption
1°15'
-1°32'
-2°.47'
to -
0°17'
Degrees
and
minutes
Camber
angle
1.25°
-1.54°
-2.79°
to -
0.29°
Decimal
degrees
-1.4
Toe-in ±0.6
1.4 ±
1.3
mm
Single
wheel toe
-
0°11'
Toe-in
± 0°05'
0°11' ±
0°10'
Degrees
and
minutes
-
0.19°
Toe-in
± 0.08°
0.19° ±
0.18°
Decimal
degrees
-2.8
Toe-in ±1.1
2.8 ±
2.6
mm
To t a l
toe
-
0°23'
Toe-in
± 0°09'
0°23' ±
0°21'
Degrees
and
minutes
-
0.38°
Toe-in
± 0.15°
0.38° ±
0.35°
Decimal
degrees
Torque Specifications
lb-in
lb-ft
Nm
Item
160
14
18
Rear Shock Absorber - Upper Fixing
1018
85
11 5
Rear Shock Absorber - Lower Fixing
G1000727en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 2
Rear Suspension
204-02- 2
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7.
E99213
1
x4
2
3
4
5
Installation
1.Torque: 110Nm
E133879
1
2
3
4
2.
E99212
4x4
3. NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this
stage.
E101209
All vehicles
4. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
Torque: 110Nm
E134113
G1001323en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 7
Rear Suspension
204-02- 7
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5.Refer to: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (206-09
Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist, Removal
and Installation).
6. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
4x4
7. Torque: 50Nm
E134128
8.If equipped.
E134126
G1001323en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 8
Rear Suspension
204-02- 8
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5.Torque: 115Nm
E67803
6.Torque: 115Nm
E67804
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
G1000224en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 10
Rear Suspension
204-02- 10
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4.Torque: 115Nm
E67810
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
G1000225en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 12
Rear Suspension
204-02- 12
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1
2
E93313
3.Torque: 18Nm1.
2. Torque: 1
15Nm
E67808
21
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).
G1000226en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 14
Rear Suspension
204-02- 14
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E89914
3.On both sides.
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E69763
4.Torque: 48Nm
E67812
x4
5.On booth sides.
Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (204-02 Rear
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
G1000227en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-02- 16
Rear Suspension
204-02- 16
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