2011 FORD KUGA differential

24. CAUTION: Make sure that theinstallation marks are aligned.
1. Torque: 35Nm
2. Torque: 35Nm
3. Torque: 35Nm
3
x2
2
1
2
1
x3
3
x2
2
1
2
1
x3
E101042
25.Torque: 25Nm
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
E114188
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Rear Drive Axle/Differential
205-02- 48
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26.Torque:
• Stage 1: 35
Nm
• Stage 2: Loosen 360°
• Stage 3: 85Nm
E114375
27.
E98543
x7
28. N O T E : Make sure that a new component is
installed.
1.
2. Material: Transmission Oil AWD
(8U7J-8708687-AA) transmission fluid
2
1
2
1
E124780
29.
E128367
30.Torque: 6Nm
x2x2
E124749
31.Material: Transmission Oil AWD
(8U7J-8708687-AA) transmission fluid
E124750
G1268328en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
205-02- 49
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205-02- 49
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32.Torque: 6Nm
E124748
33.
E114257
34.Refer to: Active On-Demand Coupling Fluid
Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive
Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
35. Lower the vehicle.
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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.
G17442en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
205-04- 4
Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04- 4
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Halfshaft Bearing
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot
Retaining Clamp
14044
205-080
Installer, Differential Bearing
205080
205-310
Remover, Bearing/Gear
TI15091
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment303-255
Installer, Timing Cover Seal
21136
Flat-bladed screwdriver
Hydraulic Press
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M1C259-A1 /
3M5J-M1C259-AA
Grease FD-R
Removal
1.
E112738
2.
E113013
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Front Drive Halfshafts
205-04- 31
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15.On both sides.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
16. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02
Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General
Procedures).
G1058429en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
205-05- 8
Rear Drive Halfshafts
205-05- 8
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Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Specification
Item
WSS-M2C924-A
Automatic transmission fluid
Capacities
Litres
7.7±0.2
Automatic transmission fluid (including cooler an cooler hoses)
Gear Ratio
Gear Ratio 4.576
1st gear
2.980
2nd gear
1.948
3rd gear
1.318
4th gear
1.000
5th gear
5.024
Reverse gear
1.018
Counter gear
2.652
Differential gear
Line Pressure Chart
Stall (psi)
Stall (kPa)
Stall (bar)
Idle (psi)
Idle (kPa)
Idle (bar)
Transmis-
sion
Range
248 - 289
1710 - 1990
17,1 - 19,9
71 - 88
490 - 610
4,9 - 6,1
R
187 - 205
1290 - 1410
12,9 - 14,1
48 - 57
330 - 390
3,3 - 3,9
D
G1163602en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
307-01- 4
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
— Vehicles With:
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
307-01- 4
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Transmission Description – Overview
Components of the AW55 automatic
transaxle
E112298
Description
Item
Torque converter
1
Differential
2
The OSS (output shaft speed) sensor
3Description
Item
Planetary gear set.
4
The TSS (turbine shaft speed) sensor
5
Control valve assembly
6
TCM (transmission control module)
7
General overview
G1163604en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
— Vehicles With:
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle - AW55 AWD
307-01- 6
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