2008 Ford Kuga First generation (MK1) Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Bleed valve | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
At the brake caliper | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
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 |
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 |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 60° |
Track rod end on stub axle | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
Lock nuts | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Track rod on steering gear | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Shock-absorber piston rod | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
On stub axle | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 199.14 lbf⋅ft |
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 |
Front | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° detach. |
Third stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 199.14 lbf⋅ft |
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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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