tires FORD KUGA 2011 1.G User Guide

Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the front wheel bear-ings.
• Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings.
• Vibration
• CHECK the tires. BALANCE orINSTALL new tires as neces-
sary.
• Wheels and tires.
• CHECK the steering system.REFER to: Steering System
(211-00 Steering System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front strut and spring assem-
blies.
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Damaged front suspension
lower arm(s).
• GO toPinpoint Test C.
• Load-levelling shock absorbers.
• Vehicle lean
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should
be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
always be maintained on the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
NOTE: The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
NOTE: The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.
A1: SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the front right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A2.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
A2: SWAP THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the rear left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A3.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
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A6: SWAP THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A7.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
A7: INSTALL NEW TIRES
NOTE: Install new tires only once.
1Install new tires to the four road wheels. TEST
the system for normal operation.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s Verify possible sources, refer to the Symptom
Chart.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
PINPOINT TEST B : EXCESSIVE NOISE
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B1: INSPECT ALL STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLTS
AND NUTS
1 Inspect the strut and spring assembly and shock
absorber mounting bolts and nuts.
• Are the mounting bolts or nuts loose or broken?
zYe s TIGHTEN or INSTALL new suspension
mounting bolts.
REFER to: Specifications (204-01 Front
Suspension, Specifications).
zNo
GO to B2.
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B7: INSPECT THE WHEEL AND TIRES
1 Inspect the tires for uneven wear.
• Is there uneven wear?
zYe s REFER to the symptom chart.
zNoGO to B8.
B8: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND REAR SUSPENSION SPRING INTERFACE
1 Loosen the strut and spring assemblies and
shock absorbers top and bottom mounting bolts
and nuts. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts.
REFER to:
Specifications (204-01 Front Suspension,
Specifications),
Specifications (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Specifications).
• Is the concern still evident?
zYe s GO to B9.
zNoVehicle condition corrected.
B9: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBER COMPONENTS
1 Check that the spring is correctly located on the
spring seat and has not moved.
2Disassemble the strut and spring and assembly
and inspect the individual components.
REFER to:
Front Strut and Spring Assembly
(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
3 Inspect the shock absorber top mount for wear
or damage.
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Lower Arm(14 706 0; 14 707 0; 14 709 0)
Special Tool(s)204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint
E63772
204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint
Gaiter
E75372
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.
E98543
x7
3. Torque: 83Nm
E97635
4.If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
5.Special Tool(s): 204-605
E97732
204-605
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Front Stabilizer Bar(14 752 0)
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment205-316A
Alignment Pins, Subframe
15097A
Hydraulic Press
Transmission Jack
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.
E98543
x7
3. If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
4. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
On both sides.
Torque: 47.5
Nm
E91648
5. CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaustflexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
E98334
6.
E98346
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Wheel Knuckle(14 343 0)
Special Tool(s)204-052
Lever, Wheel Knuckle
14026A
204-602
Installer, Halfshaft
E62067
204-605
Separator, Lower Arm Ball
Joint
E63772
204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint
Gaiter
E75372
211-020
Separator, Ball Joint
13006
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
E99184
2.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
3.
E99195
4.
E98543
x7
5. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
Torque: 120Nm
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2.Install the Special Tool(s): 204-602
Torque: 45
Nm
E99268
204-161
3.Remove the Special Tool(s): 204-602
4. Torque: 100
Nm
E99269
5.Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
6. Torque: 270
Nm
E99195
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3.Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. If equipped.
Torque: 8
Nm
E75215
5. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint
ball does not rotate.
Torque: 47Nm
E99103
6.Torque: 90Nm
E99108
7.Special Tool(s): 204-159, 204-605
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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
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. Refer to: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (206-09
Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist, Removal
and Installation).
3. WARNING: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
E100132
4x4
4.
E101209
5.If equipped.
E134127
All vehicles
6.
E99212
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Rear Suspension
204-02- 6
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