FORD KUGA 2011 1.G Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2011, Model line: KUGA, Model: FORD KUGA 2011 1.GPages: 2057
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Wheel Knuckle — LHD FWD/RHD FWD
Removal
1.Refer to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
2. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
3.
E101643
4.
E99208
5.
E93214
6.
E93206
Installation
1. Fabricate a spacer.
E69209
226
40
2. Torque: 120Nm1.
2.NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at
this stage.
E932621
2
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204-02- 19
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3.Install the spacer. Make sure that the spacer is
in a vertical plane and raise the suspension to the design height setting.
1
2
E93313
4.
Torque: 115Nm
E94368
5.Torque: 115Nm
E93214
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204-02- 20
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6.
E99208
7.Torque: 115Nm
E101643
8.Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
9. Refer to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
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204-02- 21
Rear Suspension
204-02- 21
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Wheel Knuckle — LHD 4WD/RHD 4WD
Removal
1.Refer to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
2. Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
3.
E101643
4.
E99208
5.
E93214
6.
E93206
Installation
1. Fabricate a spacer.
E69209
226
40
2. Torque: 120Nm1.
2.NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at
this stage.
E932621
2
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204-02- 22
Rear Suspension
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3.Install the spacer. Make sure that the spacer is
in a vertical plane and raise the suspension to the design height setting.
1
2
E93313
4.
Torque: 115Nm
E94368
5.Torque: 115Nm
E93214
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6.
E99208
7.Torque: 115Nm
E101643
8.Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
9. Refer to: Spring(204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
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Spring(15 621 0)
Special Tool(s)204-167
Compressor, Coil Spring
14042
204-215
Adapter for 204-167
15111
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
2. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Torque: 70Nm
E98878
3.Install the Special Tool(s): 204-167, 204-215
E98877
1
2
204-167
204-215
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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SECTION 204-04 Wheels and Tires
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
204-04-2
Specifications ........................................................................\
..............................................
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 204-04-3
Wheels and Tires (Overview) ........................................................................\
.....................
204-04-3
Tire/wheel rim combinations ........................................................................\
.......................
204-04-3
Use of snow chains ........................................................................\
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204-04-3
Tire repair kit ........................................................................\
...............................................
204-04-4
Run-Flat Tires (Overview) ........................................................................\
...........................
204-04-4
Tires with Run-flat Properties ........................................................................\
.....................
204-04-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Overview) ........................................................
204-04-5
Description of operation ........................................................................\
..............................
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 204-04-6
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
........................................
204-04-6
Inspection and Verification ........................................................................\
..........................
204-04-7
Symptom Chart ........................................................................\
...........................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 204-04-11
Wheel and Tire........................................................................\
...........................................
204-04- 1
Wheels and Tires
204-04- 1
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Tyre pressures (cold tyres) - Up to 80 km/h (50
mph)
Full load
Normal load
Tyre
size
Variant
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
4.2
(61)
4.2
(61)
4.2
(61)
4.2 (61)
T135/
90 R 17
All
Tyre pressures (cold tyres) - Up to 160 km/h
(100 mph)
Full load
Normal load
Tyre
size
Variant
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar (psi)
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
215/
65
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
215/
70
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
235/
60
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
235/
55
R17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.2 (32)
235/
55
RF17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.2
(32)
2.1 (31)
235/
50
R18
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.2
(32)
2.1 (31)
235/
45
R19
All Tyre pressures (cold tyres) - Continuous speed
in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph)
Full load
Normal load
Tyre
size
Variant
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar
(psi)
bar (psi)
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
215/
65
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
215/
70
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
60
R16
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
55
R17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
55
RF17
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
50
R18
All
2.8
(41)
2.4
(35)
2.3
(33)
2.3 (33)
235/
45
R19
All
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Wheels and Tires – Overview
Tire/wheel rim combinations
The following tire/wheel rim combinations are
available:
• 235/60 R16 V – 6.5X16 (*)
• 235/55 R17 V – 7.0X17 (*)
• 235/55 R17 V – 7.5X17 (*)
• 235/50 R18 V – 7.5X18
• 235/45 R19 V – 8.0X19
(*) Also available as tires with run-flat capabilities.
Use of snow chains
Snow chains are only approved for use with size
235/60R16 tires.
Fine chains with a link thickness of 10mm may be
used at speeds of up to 50 km/h (please refer to
the manufacturer's instructions).
Coarser chains with a link thickness of 11 to 14
mm may be used at speeds of up to 40 km/h
(please refer to the manufacturer's instructions).
Tire repair kit
If the tires used do not have run-flat properties then
the vehicle will be equipped with a tire repair kit.
A tire repair kit is located in the spare wheel well
in the luggage compartment.
The tire repair kit consists of:
• a compressor with a pressure gauge,
• a lead for voltage supply via the cigar lighter,
• an air hose,
• tire sealant.
A tire filled with tire sealant must be replaced with
a new tire after 200 km at the latest. Read and
observe the instructions regarding the tire low
pressure sensors (see lesson 4 – Tire pressure
monitoring system).
Instructions on handling and using the tire repair
kit can be found in a separate operating manual
that is enclosed with the tire repair kit.
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