Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.6 EcoBoost, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 TDCi 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.5 EcoBoost, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.5 TDCi, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 2.0 EcoBoost 4x4, FORD Kuga Mk2 (DM2) 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 … View more

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Replacement: strut mount – FORD KUGA II (DM2). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Adjustable wrench
                    
                      Vice
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – FORD KUGA II (DM2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD KUGA II (DM2). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD KUGA II (DM2). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the shock absorber mount fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD KUGA II (DM2)
Step 11

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 12

Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 13

Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 15

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
Step 16

Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 17

Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 18

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
Step 20

Install the shock absorber mount using the center hole as a guide.
Step 21

Screw in the shock absober mount fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 22

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 23

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 24

Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 25

Remove the support from under the rear arm.
Step 26

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – FORD KUGA II (DM2). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 29

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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