Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Front Suspension
Lower Arm (14 706 0; 14 707 0; 14 709 0)

Special Tool(s)

	204-605 Separator, Lower Arm Ball Joint
	204-609 Protection Cap, Ball Joint Gaiter

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

3. Torque: 83 Nm

4. If equipped.

Torque: 8 Nm

5. Special Tool(s): 204-605

6. Special Tool(s): 204-609

CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

1. Torque:

• Stage 1: 100 Nm
• Stage 2: Loosen 90
• Stage 3: 125 Nm

2. Torque: 175 Nm

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary.

Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Front Suspension (Overview)

Front Wheel Bearing (14 411 0; 14 411 4; 14 412 0; 14 414 4; 14 416 4)

Lower Arm (14 706 0; 14 707 0; 14 709 0)

Front Stabilizer Bar (14 752 0)

Wheel Knuckle (14 343 0)

Front Strut and Spring Assembly (14 781 0; 14 782 0)

Front Strut and Spring Assembly (14 783 4)