expand_moreRear axle differential oil control screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreGearbox
Gearbox flange connection at engine
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Torque converter
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
Distributor gearbox oil control screws
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
MMT6 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
MPS6 gearbox
31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
MMT6 gearbox
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MPS6 gearbox
31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_moreAll other modifications
MPS6 gearbox
31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreMMT 6 gearbox
Screws at the gearbox bracket
109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreMPS6 gearbox
Screws at the gearbox bracket
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screw.
On chassis
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox support
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the gearbox
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreTransfer case
Transfer box bracket
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection
46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Ford Kuga Van user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Kuga Van service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Ford Kuga Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.