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How to change front lower arm on Ford Mondeo BWY – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.5 V6 24V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 SCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 3.0 V6 24V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.5 V6 24V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.0 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 SCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 2.2 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 3.0 V6 24V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for MONDEO III Estate (BWY) and other FORD models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T55
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Mondeo BWY. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use Torx T55. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.Step 9Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 10Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 11Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.Step 12Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 13Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.Step 14Unscrew the fastener of the bracket that connects the control arm to the сar body. Use a drive socket #10. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolts.Step 16Dismantle the retainer.
- Step 17Unscrew the fastener of the bracket that connects the control arm to the сar body. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 18Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 19Remove the fastening bolt.Step 20Dismantle the retainer. Remove the support from under the arm.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Mondeo BWY. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 21Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.Step 22Remove the arm.
- Step 23Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 24Install a new arm.Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC experts recommend:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
- Step 25Install the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 26Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 27Install the bracket onto the new arm.
- Step 28Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 29Tighten the fastener of the bracket that connects the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Observe the recommended tightening torque.
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