I did one side in April, it was such a pain that I left the other side for when I feel like it. The left spring had broken, then I found that the shock was bad and also the upper bearing was damaged and bumper gone. To make the story short, the clamp joint bolt snapped, I was careful but snapped, when I tested the bearing it was also bad. So I ended up buying a new knuckle with bearing and hub installed. The axle was basically welded to the hub so that was another battle. I did not drop the subframe, I installed the assembly with the spring compressors on so it was easier to fit the lower ball joint. I have had my Mondeo for 10 years and I have used the help of this channel many times. Thanks Craig!!
18:02 I confirm that with springs of this type (barrel-shaped) special clamps work poorly. I used 4 high-quality JTC clamps 230 mm long at the same time, I had to compress them completely so that the clamps closed, while the length of the spring remained such that I barely managed to put on the rod nut! Just some kind of wonderful property of these springs when the central part fully compressed - maintains the overall length !! (not completely, of course, but significantly). At the same time, I had to resort to tricks so that the clamps did not jump off these steep sides of these barrel-shaped springs, but in any case, it was not possible to avoid serious scratches left by the tool on the springs (which will lead to corrosion). Not to mention the huge risk of this entire action. Therefore, it is better to entrust the assembly of the shock absorber to car service specialists, after you can install it on the car yourself.
I recently installed the same KYB K flex springs, they're good, find them a bit stiff though, stiffer than oem for sure. Also I never knew banana shaped springs were a thing, always thought it was just shoddy workmanship and they straightened up when compressed and installed
I own a ford mondeo mk3 petrol, in India. Lovely car but difficult to get the spares. I am surprised you are using the car after so many years, given the fact that so many options are available.
11:54 The easiest way is not to create a special tool if you don't have one)) Insert a metal plate ("coin") into the gap of the steering knuckle, and screw the standard bolt back in (this time from the thread side) until it stops and to the required tension (but carefully, without fanaticism).
I did one side in April, it was such a pain that I left the other side for when I feel like it. The left spring had broken, then I found that the shock was bad and also the upper bearing was damaged and bumper gone. To make the story short, the clamp joint bolt snapped, I was careful but snapped, when I tested the bearing it was also bad. So I ended up buying a new knuckle with bearing and hub installed. The axle was basically welded to the hub so that was another battle. I did not drop the subframe, I installed the assembly with the spring compressors on so it was easier to fit the lower ball joint. I have had my Mondeo for 10 years and I have used the help of this channel many times. Thanks Craig!!
Congratulations. You told the right way and all the mistakes that we can do. Excellent job
18:02 I confirm that with springs of this type (barrel-shaped) special clamps work poorly. I used 4 high-quality JTC clamps 230 mm long at the same time, I had to compress them completely so that the clamps closed, while the length of the spring remained such that I barely managed to put on the rod nut! Just some kind of wonderful property of these springs when the central part fully compressed - maintains the overall length !! (not completely, of course, but significantly). At the same time, I had to resort to tricks so that the clamps did not jump off these steep sides of these barrel-shaped springs, but in any case, it was not possible to avoid serious scratches left by the tool on the springs (which will lead to corrosion). Not to mention the huge risk of this entire action. Therefore, it is better to entrust the assembly of the shock absorber to car service specialists, after you can install it on the car yourself.
KYB is quite good, I use them in my '02 Focus Turnier rear suspension. Work finer than the 20yo factory pieces.
I recently installed the same KYB K flex springs, they're good, find them a bit stiff though, stiffer than oem for sure.
Also I never knew banana shaped springs were a thing, always thought it was just shoddy workmanship and they straightened up when compressed and installed
I own a ford mondeo mk3 petrol, in India. Lovely car but difficult to get the spares.
I am surprised you are using the car after so many years, given the fact that so many options are available.
Cheap & reliable & good driving - rare combination.
Try online for spares. I only complain about the fuel consumption, otherwise MK3 Mondeos are great cars.
11:54 The easiest way is not to create a special tool if you don't have one)) Insert a metal plate ("coin") into the gap of the steering knuckle, and screw the standard bolt back in (this time from the thread side) until it stops and to the required tension (but carefully, without fanaticism).
Hey Craig can you talk to us about fuel consumption on the mondeo
Hey Craig
How many miles or km you do with a full tank?
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