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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
At the brake caliper 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake line
At the brake hose 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Pressure line at steering gear 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Return line to steering gear 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Track rod end on stub axle 35.4 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod
Lock nuts 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis 25.81 lbf⋅ft
On stub axle 66.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_more2.0 TDCi 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.3–2012.11)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 199.14 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Central nuts 199.14 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 35.4 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 35.4 lbf⋅ft
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe 34.67 lbf⋅ft
Support joint at the stub axle 61.22 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Front suspension cross-brace 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_moreAt the subframe
Front 129.07 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreRear
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90° detach.
Third stage 92.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 199.14 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
First stage Hand-tighten nuts.
Second stage 99.57 lbf⋅ft
Tighten the wheel nuts alternately

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Ford Kuga 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 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 2008 Ford Kuga you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Ford Kuga First generation (MK1) model years

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