Front suspension FORD KUGA 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Front Suspension – Overview
Overview
E96874
1
2
34
5
6
7
10
8
9
Description
Item
Subframe
1
Lower arm
2
Stabilizer bar
3
Wheel knuckle
4Description
Item
Shock absorber
5
Stabilizer bar link
6
Spring
7
Heat shield
8
G1000166en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 4
Front Suspension
204-01- 4
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Description
Item
Stabilizer bar bushes and bracket
9Description
Item
10 Wheel hub
Spring and damper assembly
E96884
1
2
3
4
5
67
Description
Item
Shock absorber
1
Spring
2
Spring aid
3Description
Item
Gaitor
4
Bearing
5
Top mount assembly
6
Retaining nut
7
The following components may be renewed:
• Shock absorber
• Spring
• Spring aid
• Gaitor
• Bearing
• Top mount assembly
• Retaining nut During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the spring and damper assembly,
pay attention to the following:
• Prior to installation of the spring and damper
assembly, the bearing and support bearing must
be aligned according to the installation
instructions.
• Take extra care when handling the compressed spring.
• After completing the work, the suspension geometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
G1000166en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 5
Front Suspension
204-01- 5
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Subframe
E96885
1
2
2
3
3
Description
Item
Subframe
1
Rear bushes, subframe
2
Front bushes, subframe
3
The following components may be renewed:
• Subframe
• Subframe bushes During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the subframe, pay attention to the
following:
• Before installing the subframe bushes, they
must be aligned according to the installation
instructions.
• When the subframe is installed or removed, it must be aligned with the vehicle body using the
appropriate special tools.
• After completing the work, the suspension geometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
G1000166en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 6
Front Suspension
204-01- 6
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Stabilizer bar
E98611
1
2
3
Description
Item
Stabilizer bar
1
Bushes, stabilizer bar
2
Bracket, stabilizer bar bushes
3
The following components may be renewed:
• Stabilizer bar
• Bushes, stabilizer bar
• Bracket, stabilizer bar bushes
During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the stabilizer bar, pay attention to
the following:
• Before installing the stabilizer bar bushes, they must be aligned according to the installation
instructions.
• After completing the work, the suspension geometry of the vehicle must be checked and
corrected as necessary.
G1000166en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 7
Front Suspension
204-01- 7
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Wheel Hub(14 371 0)
Removal
1.Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
G1000205en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 8
Front Suspension
204-01- 8
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Front Wheel Bearing(14 411 0; 14 411 4; 14 412 0; 14 414 4;14 416 4)
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
204-158
Collet for 205-295
14038
204-348
Remover/Installer, Wheel
Hub/Wheel Bearing
E42977
204-740
Remover/Installer, Wheel
Hub/Bearing
E100141
205-071-01
Adapter for 205-071 (Thrust
Pad)
15026A01
205-080
Installer, Differential Bearing
205080
205-255
Installer, Front Wheel Hub
Seal
14045
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment205-295
Remover, Bearing (Main
Tool)
15050A
Hydraulic Press
Removal
1.Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
2. NOTE: Note the position of the component
before removal.
E99320
G1000206en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 9
Front Suspension
204-01- 9
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3.Special Tool(s): 205-080, 204-348
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E99321
205-080
204-348
4.Special Tool(s): 205-255, 204-740
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E99322
205-255
204-740/2
5.Special Tool(s): 205-071-01, 205-295, 204-158
G1000206en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 10
Front Suspension
204-01- 10
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E99400
205-071-01
204-158205-295
6.
E103391
Installation
1. NOTE:Make sure that the sensor ring is
correctly located.
G1000206en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 11
Front Suspension
204-01- 11
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Install the wheel bearing with the black colored
wheel speed sensor ring facing towards the
transmission side.
Special Tool(s): 204-740
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E99402
204-740/1
2.Special Tool(s): 204-740
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
E99403
204-740/1
3. NOTE: Make sure that this component is
installed to the noted removal position.
E99320
4. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
G1000206en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 12
Front Suspension
204-01- 12
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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
G1000207en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
204-01- 13
Front Suspension
204-01- 13
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