Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.0 16V, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.5 V6 24V, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.0 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 1.8 SCi, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.2 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 3.0 V6 24V, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 2.2 TDCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – FORD MONDEO III (B5Y). List of the tools you'll need:
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 III (B5Y). 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 III (B5Y). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – FORD MONDEO III (B5Y). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use Torx T55. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
    Step 9
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 11
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew 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.
  10. Step 13
    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew 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.
  11. Step 15
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 16
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    Dismantle the retainer.
  12. Step 17
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    Unscrew the fastener of the bracket that connects the control arm to the сar body. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 18
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 19
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 20
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    Dismantle the retainer. Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – FORD MONDEO III (B5Y). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  15. Step 21
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.
    Step 22
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    Remove the arm.
  16. Step 23
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 24
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – FORD MONDEO III (B5Y). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  17. Step 25
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    Install the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 26
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 27
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    Install the bracket onto the new arm.
  20. Step 28
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 29
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    Tighten 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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