Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 1.8 16V, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 2.5 V6 24V, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 2.0 16V DI / TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 2.0 16V TDDi / TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 2.0 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) ST220, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 1.8 SCi, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 2.2 TDCi, FORD MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) 3.0 V6 24V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on FORD MONDEO MK3 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for MONDEO III Saloon (B4Y) and other FORD models

Wheel bearing kit

        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Petrol (110 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Diesel (90 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Diesel (115 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Petrol (226 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Petrol (130 hp)
      
        Wheel bearing kit for Mondeo Mk3 Saloon (B4Y) Diesel (155 hp)

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Electronic spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Torx bit T50
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Nippers
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Release the parking brake cable. Use nippers. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 crowbar.
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 tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Clean the ABS sensor connector. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 20

Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the wheel hub bolts. Use Torx T50. Use a tap wrench.
Step 22

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use a hammer.
Step 23

Remove the brake disc baffle plate.
Step 24

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Install the brake disc baffle plate.
Step 26

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 27

Tighten the wheel hub bolts. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 28

Treat the wheel hub fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Treat the ABS sensor connector. Use electronic spray.
Step 30

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 31

Apply some copper grease to the hub where it contacts the brake disk.
Step 32

Install the brake disc.
Step 33

Screw in the brake disc fastener.
Step 34

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 35

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 36

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 37

Install the brake pads.
Step 38

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 39

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use nippers. Use a crowbar.
Step 40

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 41

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 42

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon
Step 43

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 44

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 90 Nm torque.
Step 45

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Mondeo Mk3 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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