2018 Ford Kuga Second generation facelift (MK2) Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Rear axle bleeder valve | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle brake caliper | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Rear axle brake hose | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle brake line | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle wheel speed sensor | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
On stub axle | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
At the axle support | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
On stub axle | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
At the axle support | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Important! Do not tighten the rear axle screws until the vehicle is in the normal position. |
On chassis | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle drive shaft | 98.1 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
On chassis | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 129.07 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle stabilizer mounting | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
At the axle support | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
On stub axle | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel hub wheel bearing | 81.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Torx screws | 1.11 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Union nuts | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
First stage | Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight. |
Second stage | 99.57 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten screws crosswise. |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 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
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- 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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