Mk5 Ford Mondeo Front Shock Absorber Replacement

[@gareth3765]

Mr Howatt your videos are strangely intoxicating.who new Mondeo maintenance could sooth the soul.

[@alan4x]

lol😜

[@the_retired_mechanic]

Hi Alan. I modified a 18mm impact socket so it fits in the hole on the top of mount but I ground 2 flats onto its sides and use a 20mm open end spanner to loosen the nut while the Allen key fits down the usual 1/2 inch hole to hold the shock absorber. Made a set to cover various cars where you can't get a spanner in there. Saves the mole grip trick. However if you do have to use grips I put Emery cloth between the jaws and it grips better with less pressure. Hope thats of some use to your viewers.

[@alan4x]

hi, thats really clever and interesting, if i ever get the time i may just make that but i sure someone else will follow up on your mod, anyway, thanks

[@Grinder-one]

As an extra precaution, you can insert a piece of rubber fabric in the teeth of the mole grips. Wish I had one of those spring compressor machines, my compressors scare the life out of me....I normally strap the spring aswell, just incase. I think I remember you saying you've never had to change a spring on a MK4 either Alan, which is good news for me as I've just recently bought one....I had to do the job 5 times on my MK3 and there's only 4 on um. lol :)

[@alan4x]

yeah, in all my years i still have not had to change a broken spring, or even had one on a mk4 or mk5, thanks for your comment grinder-one

[@andyc3856]

I had a similar problem a few years back,when someone crashed into the wheel of my car,had to replace everything on that corner. Just a small bit of damage to a component can make a huge difference to how everything sits.

[@robertgibson7716]

another great vid Alan please show after new hub is fitted many a near miss ive had with the old type spring compressors much safer now mate keep them coming

[@alan4x]

cheers

[@Badgertronix]

Always best to start out with a fresh spirit level bubble when you want to be super accurate 👍

[@alan4x]

Badgertronix lol that one has seen better days😜

[@bobbobby5724]

Master at work.

[@alan4x]

Bob Bobby 😜

[@Thunderb3Martin]

Ha I knew it Monika is ours :). Ahoj!:) That accent is recognizable.

[@alan4x]

😊

[@Thunderb3Martin]

@@alan4x BTW: Thank you for your videos. They are fun and very informative!:) I am not a mechanic but I do try to learn how to repair/service my car by myself bit after bit, doing more every time. Even though I don't have a Mondeo it is very helpful for me as I have 2005 Volvo V50 with Peugeot, Citroen turbo diesel as those in mk.4 Mondeo:) Thank you very much, hope you are doing great all of you. Ahoj from Brno, Czech Republic;)

[@alan4x]

@@Thunderb3Martin thanks for your comments, they are appreciated ..will send it to monika so she sees it as she not always reeds the comment, have a good day😁

[@gerrydays1909]

Good work Alan 😃

[@alan4x]

cheers😜

[@Genove82]

What are the symptoms of bad top bearing alingment?

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Alan 😆 Great stuff 👍🏻

[@alan4x]

cheers

[@walshedav]

Any chance of a video about a MKV Mondeo where you restore that new car feeling by replacing any bushes etc to achieve that?

[@christiankelly1981]

I'm only a home mechanic but maybe the strut mount at the top on the actual car where the three 10mm bolts hold the shock could of bent. If it has going by where the shock bolts to the hub it would pull the hub in at the top

[@alan4x]

i hope not as i won't be able to straighten that out, i am hoping at worst the subframe is slightly bent

[@christiankelly1981]

@@alan4x that strut mount in the engine bay doesn't look bent but if it is it would be hard do see without taking measurements of the hole centres to a fixed point and compare it to the drivers side. I'm thinking if the subframe is bent where the control arm mounts the wheel would be off the opposite way from what it is ie out at the top and in at the bottom.

[@mikeberry304]

I always put a securing strap when using my shocker frame , to stop Zebedee from jumping out and hurting me or a car etc

[@michaelpearce8371]

Hi Alan I got a question do you know how to get thewing off the mk4 mondeo someone hit mine and I need to replace it I was just wondering if you made a video on how to do it. I can't find no video on this thanks

[@Mr78Maximus]

Love your videos, say hi to staff and to latvian woman😎

[@alan4x]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Santosh-ud3vw]

Was it the hub?

[@shane3455]

What would happen if the notches are not aligned

[@mcqueenfanman]

Here's what I do to make the front camber adjustable, 8:24 I grind off the splines on those lower strut bolts. this usually gives you 1 degree of camber adjustment.

[@lascar48]

Hi Alan, does the mk3 Mondeo have any reference marks on the top bearing?

[@TheHunterg30]

is the front subframe kinked where the lower arm bolts on

[@marklittler784]

Yeah its hard to believe the body isnt out of line.

[@alan4x]

TheHunterg30 the subframe is ok surprisingly. I did check again lol

[@nickclark6001]

I've had a subframe kinked due the same kind of accident . But as the lower arm broke it probably protected the subframe , it all depends on the angle of the hit .

[@marklittler784]

@@nickclark6001 Yeah whether the surface area the force is applied to is small or large the arm probably redirected the force.

[@umairmohammed5702]

HI ALAN where did you get the reconditioned steering rack in this video? Any info would help ! Thanks

[@alan4x]

umair mohammed the rack came from ford parts plus. £730.50 plus vat so total was £876.60 There is also a £310. Surcharge on the old rack

[@frednetherlands887]

Thank you.

[@philipnewton7524]

Allen I know three cars that have been hit at front side and everyone had being hub replacing it cured the problem mate Phil in stoke

[@Noahmaelkekoo]

NO airbags were blown?

[@NayNay1991x]

How's the subframe..

[@FlorinWorldFW]

Verry nice... good job...!

[@sdgelectronics]

Nice one, thanks :)

[@alan4x]

cheers

[@marklittler784]

I dont get it I was hit emerging on the drivers wing by a Zafira doing about 30mph the car still drove fine but both wings seem to be out of line about 1cm but the bonnet remained straight despite not looking too worse for wear it was written off, these cars certainly stand up in accidents there's no doubt about it.

[@nickclark6001]

thats the volvo influence in this floor pan :-)

[@mondodaftasabrush]

I thought Jason Manford had giving up being a comedian for a desk job

[@dilligafairsoft]

Jason Manford?

[@mondodaftasabrush]

@@dilligafairsoft Yep fat fingers and spell correction

[@alan4x]

lmao thats a good one

[@mondodaftasabrush]

@@alan4x Got distracted by that light blue bodywork that looks like it's just been sprayed on Are you sure that check oil light needs resetting the lazy way on this mondeo... Are you definitely sure?

[@BobWilliscorgi]

Hi Karl, when are you gonna go back on a road trip with Warwick? 😂👍

[@alan4x]

lmao😜

[@eddy8811]

Awesome!!You just help me to save 700 bucks🙂

[@ahmedredouane400]

Hi, how are you? Please, I have a question. I have a Ford S Max 2. 0 tdci 130 hp 2008 I want to change automatic transmission oil I want to know what oil I put thanks

[@alan4x]

Ahmed Redouane if you phone either ford parts supplier or any aftermarket parts supplier and give them your registration number of your car they will tell you what oil you need and supply you with it. They have all the information on their computer

[@MrPiterpk1]

So you have powershift transmission and you need WSS-M2C936-A You need 6 to 7 litres

[@lurchy666]

There is a video on alans videos on how to do the powershift gear oil on a mk4 mondeo ( same as a smax)

[@ahmedredouane400]

Thank you very much for the info

[@tecnaman9097]

Hope the boss recovers damages on that one. Ouch. Do you have compulsory third party in the UK?

[@marklittler784]

Certainly do, though apparently generally because there's more competition in the comprehensive car insurance market comprehensive can actually be cheaper than third party to my surprise, though third party doesn't have an excess. I was caught out getting third party quotes not realising comprehensive can be cheaper, though with taxis third party is probably cheaper but I think the car has to be valued less than £5000

[@alan4x]

tecnaman apparently it was the other drivers fault so will be an insurance claim off them

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

@@alan4x you say that like it's usually the taxi driver's fault 😂😂

[@dilligafairsoft]

Are they gas or oil shocks in the mk5s?

[@alan4x]

they are gas

[@radekrogo]

Hello Alan , what is best MK4 or MK5 ? Actually i drive MK4, but Ford is dead for me in EU . Maybe Opel or 508 ?

[@andywatkin25]

Alan has done a video if you search his channel.

[@billywhizz98]

I hope you have a claimed off the other driver to cover the damage and your expenses it’s possibly damaged the subframe

[@alan4x]

i am pretty sure the estimate for this was pretty big

[@richardbauer8154]

Alan, you cannot be Bruce Willis. You never said „Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker“ ;-)

[@alan4x]

lmao😜

[@Liveforeever]

Phil Mitchell more like it

[@alan4x]

BMWm6e63 😮

[@TheVeyron81]

God Monica is hot stuff 🔥

[@peterhealy545]

TheVeyron81 babe

[@KJohansson]

Good one, but please get a proper microphone!

[@alan4x]

i am using a rode stereo mich but all that noise you are hearing in the audio is actually an industrial heater blower which blows out and heats the workshop but it makes the audio sound terrible😩

[@KJohansson]

@@alan4x ok, so it will get better as soon as winter (aka "the gray season") is over :)

[@xXSHLAAAAAAAAAAHXx]

I winched when vice grips were used on a new shock .it marks the ram and cuts the seal on the shock rod .even using an impact gun on a shock can spin the components off inside .not good actions at all .sorry

[@다큰청년]

Please share part number

[@Cardetailingburnley]

Gary glitter

[@mikofi]

Czech .... and I thought Monica was Polish.

[@peterhealy545]

mikofi she’s a babe

[@NATUREMAN360]

Very bad install. Never put a tiger grip on the shaft. It will scratch the shaft and will cause leaks.