Important!
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) ST220, 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 – Shock Absorber for MONDEO III Estate (BWY) and other FORD models
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Shock absorber
How to change Suspension Strut on Ford Mondeo bwy 2.0 16V – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 32
HEX bit no.H5.
Torx bit T55
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Hammer
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Mondeo BWY
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
    Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
    Step 12
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  13. Step 17
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the brake disc.
  15. Step 19
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 20
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 22
    Remove the fastening nut.
    Step 23
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 24
    Changing Shock Absorber on FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V 2003 by yourself
    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use Torx T55. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 25
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 26
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 27
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    Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  22. Step 28
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    Clean the brake hose bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 29
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 30
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    Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
  25. Step 31
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 32
    Replacing Shock Absorber on Ford Mondeo bwy 2002 2.0 16V by yourself
    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 33
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  28. Step 34
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  29. Step 35
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    Lower the car.
  30. Step 36
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 37
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  31. Step 38
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  32. Step 39
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  33. Step 40
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Ford Mondeo BWY – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  34. Step 41
    Changing Shock Absorber on FORD MONDEO III Estate (BWY) 1.8 16V 2003 by yourself
    Remove the suspension strut.
  35. Step 42
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  36. Step 43
    Compress the spring.
    Step 44
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  37. Step 45
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  38. Step 46
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  39. Step 47
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 48
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    Remove the spring.
  40. Step 49
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  41. Step 50
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  42. Step 51
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  43. Step 52
    Compress the spring.
    Step 53
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  44. Step 54
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing. Use HEX No.H5.
  45. Step 55
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 58 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Ford Mondeo BWY. Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  46. Step 56
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 57
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  47. Step 58
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  48. Step 59
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    Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Ford Mondeo BWY
  49. Step 60
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    Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
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