Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a Rear wheel bearing on FORD MONDEO 3 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Torx bit T50
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for MONDEO III Estate (BWY) and other FORD models

 
    FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 1.8 16V
  
    FORD MONDEO III (B5Y) 1.8 16V
  
    FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Ford Mondeo BWY car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. Recommended sequence of 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: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.

Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC:

Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc.
Step 17

Clean the wheel hub fastener.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut.Use Torx T50.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC experts recommend:

If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 21

Detach the ABS sensor connector.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22

Remove the brake disc cover.
Step 23

Install the brake disc cover.

Step 24

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 25

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 26

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Tighten the hub.Use Torx T50.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 62 nm torque.
Step 28

Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 29

Install the brake disc.
Step 30

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 32

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 33

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 34

Install the brake pads.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. Professionals recommend:

If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
Step 35

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 36

Screw in the guide pins.

Step 37

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 38

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use copper grease.
Step 39

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 40

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Ford Mondeo BWY
Step 41

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 42

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 43

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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