2016 Ford Kuga transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


On the engine block	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreRetaining clamp


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Rear axle drive shaft	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Transfer case propeller shaft rear axle	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch master cylinder	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Clutch pressure plate	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket


At the axle support	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
On axle	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

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

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L JQMA engines


MMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
6F35 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


MMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
6F35 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


MMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
MPS6 gearbox	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L JQMA engines


MMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


MMT6 gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


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 Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L JQMA engines


6F35 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


6F35 gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


MPS6 gearbox	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L JQMA engines


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_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


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_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreMMT 6 gearbox


Screws at the gearbox bracket	109.16 lbf⋅ft109.16 lbf⋅ft148 N⋅m
Use new screw.

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 Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L JQMA engines


MMT6 gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
6F35 gearbox	46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L M9MA engines


MMT6 gearbox	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
6F35 gearbox	46.47 lbf⋅ft46.47 lbf⋅ft63 N⋅m

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 2016 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2016 Ford Kuga generations

In 2016 Ford offered 2 generations of the Kuga. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation (MK2)

C1 Platform

C520

2016 Ford Kuga Second generation facelift (MK2) Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2016 Ford Kuga generations

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Ford Kuga Second generation facelift (MK2) model years

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