Ford Mondeo MK4 Front Top Strut Bearings Clunk as Steering Turned

[@andypeck1972]

Thankyou for this video. I had a creak at the front that I struggled to find. I had changed D bushes, done the subframe Bush modification etc.... After watching this I found it! The rubber bush imside the top mount was knackered. Silence is golden!

[@OneAuto]

Andy Peck 😎

[@wyattoneable]

You made that look really easy Rob. Some nice tools to help along the way. I like that tool that Thomas was asking about. "Happy days", I like that.

[@OneAuto]

Haha Happy Days Wyatt, that lever tool makes light work of it. Had it a couple of years now and never looked back!

[@stuzman52]

Great work and tutorial Rob in changing out the strut mount! And nice tip on showing the orientation of how the mount should be mounted to the strut.

[@OneAuto]

Cheers Terry, yeh it would be a little tricky if you didn't align things how they should be.

[@chriswarner8623]

@@OneAuto is there some way of getting the diagram you used for the guide please

[@Screenguy3]

Recently assembled two front strut units in my kitchen in between making pancakes due to lack of space. The deep dish design for the top nut on the shock top was annoying and awkward. Have not installed yet. My idea of redi-struts but all Motorcraft parts. Opted to get new bolts for the knuckle as well since some people snap them off. My air hammer is ready in the holster, ha ha I don't have the blue hook tool you have but I suppose a pry bar will do. The Taurus set up is nearly identical and your method is perfect. Surprised you got the lower ball nut off without putting some tension on there, perhaps you did and I missed that. Super Job!

[@NewLevelAuto]

Yet another terrific video. Thanks again for sharing

[@OneAuto]

Thank you sir 👍

[@William100-t2z]

Good tip on positioning the new top mount, looking forward to the Mk4 clutch video.

[@glebgleb169]

what is the book, that you show - with 6 degree alighnment in bearing?

[@mw6901]

Can this problem also cause an issue with the front end? I have a vibration through the steering wheel, particularly over imperfections in the road.

[@OneAuto]

No that will be something else

[@piotrr4532]

Thanks for the video, Front suspension the same Mondeo MK4 = Galaxy MK3 = S Max

[@zedman442]

Interesting way of doing but I see the logic. Those mcpherson strut pinch bolts are a PITA. I have made a wedge tool before to pry it apart to get the strut off. I might have I use this technique next time! Cheers.

[@OneAuto]

Zed Man I never attempt to dismantle the leg anymore since in the past I've had the pinch bolts snap due to corrosion.

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

Zed Man or you could have a pinch bolt sheer off like it did on the n/s rear strut of my mk3 I had to take the hub off and drill it out. a good way of removing the shock from the hub is to pry it open with a hammer and chisel followed by some wd40. I always copper ease a new one to the hub to make it easier next time. I've got all new springs and shocks on my ghia x and it drives like a new car. the old ones were well and truly past it.

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

Hey up buddy, Just a quick question, do I need to get the tracking done after replacing them? Got my Renault Captur booked in for the top mounts doing!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done Rob. Cheers

[@OneAuto]

Cheers Steve 🍻

[@tompwh]

I forgot to slide the bump stop back up onto the bearing, will it be okay? it is still behind the boot.

[@zoidberg444]

Great video as usual Rob. Helping KZbin keep the old Eurotrash on the road. Its curious that they have the single pinch bolt on the Mondeo suspension seen as its only sold in the Euro market and after a few years on the road you will never get that out.

[@OneAuto]

Thanks. They love the single pinch bolt, it probably would have come out but when you've been burnt before you learn valuable lessons. That's just my experience.

[@CMC5961]

My 2012 Volvo S60 T6AWD uses the same single pinch bolt design as shown on the Ford Mondeo MK4, by moving from previous two sets of bolt/nut design (which is great for repair!) as seen on my old 2008 Volvo S60. It's a cost reduction design for the manufacturer by minimizing fasteners from four to one, but it's really a nightmare to take the strut out from hub carrier for repair. After 7 years driving in Minnesota with a lot of salt on winter roads, it took me more than two hours today just to get the strut out from the hub carrier. I hope I had watched this video before my repair - it's a smart way to take whole strut and sub carrier out rather than taking the strut out from hub carrier. Thank you for sharing.

[@stuart7620]

@@CMC5961 Blame Sandy Munro - He's the ex-Ford guy, obsessed with fastener reduction.

[@kevingoldbey7401]

Hi mate i have a 2009 1.8tdci ford focus mk2.5 facelift model i put two new frone shocks and struts in it but when i go over small bumps or ruff teran it knocks vadley could u tell me what u think please i have all brand new parts in the front off the car

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

grey video mate one thing I always hate doing is compression Springs

[@OneAuto]

I don't mind them with this compressor but with the old clamps it would make me a bit twitchy at the rear end Lol!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

One Auto, lol I have similar 1 too you I'm looking into getting the facom on one looks to be good

[@kamrangohar8923]

nice video i got the same problem with my nissan micra thanks for the video now i can change mine too

[@OneAuto]

Cool, thanks for watching

[@BlakeCDS]

Need to do this on my MK4, are the top mounts the same for each side or different parts i.e identical in design?

[@tonylange6630]

Great video just about to do mine, one question do you align the bearing the same for both sides or does the other side need to be six degrees the other way?

[@OneAuto]

It’s been a while since I’ve done one but I think I did them both the same way. I don’t think it’s an imperative part of the procedure

[@tonylange6630]

@@OneAuto thanks Rob

[@BlakeCDS]

Did this job today for the first time ever, took me over 6 hours just to complete 1 side. Nightmare, also I'm a rookie Edit: did the other side tonight took about 3 hours, things that held me up were the strut top nut did not want to come off, vice grips on top of strut piston and high torque impact took ages to remove it, that and lining up the marks properly as they wanted to move when releasing tension on the spring, everything else was fine in terms of removing and reinstalling, nice to have a helper to start the strut to car body bolts while you locate the strut.

[@paulmayou370]

another great vid rob

[@AngeloC49]

Great repair!!! It will help a lot of people. Cheers 🍻

[@OneAuto]

1Wild CamaroSS Cheers Man 🍻

[@lascar48]

Hi Rob, does the Mk3 Mondeo have top strut alignment marks?

[@andy9042]

Great video rob..

[@OneAuto]

Andrew Beardsworth Thank you sir 👍

[@Badgertronix]

fine work. I think you're just trying to show off all of your cool tools 😂

[@OneAuto]

Haha thanks man! 🍻

[@ziggy-nx4yw]

another good one keep them coming

[@OneAuto]

stuart archibald Cheers Thanks 👍

[@yeshanpancheradhasaomig2594]

Very nice video working,

[@fanofmoz]

How hard work is that to do?🤔

[@mathewjones6355]

Where can I get one of those pullers you used on the wish bone

[@OneAuto]

Just here amzn.to/2Sc9q03

[@damoblake6000]

I usually just take the pinch bolt out bottom of strut and knock the arm down to remove it and then just undo the top 3 bolts and strut pulls away saves removing all other parts and is much quicker.

[@OneAuto]

Yes I used to do that until I had a pinch bolt snap.. oh what joy! I also find it easier this way when working on my own. I do the same with the Jaguars with the same set up.

[@damoblake6000]

@@OneAuto had a Renault scenic top strut bearing keep going on me would be lucky if they lasted a year before needed changing again. I done the left front 3 times that I owned the vehicle always did the work on my own didn't take that long after a while. Think I was lucky if the pinch bolts can snap.

[@bandit-zs1vr]

I have the mk3 st and after a few turns it’s not making the noise. Maybe drying out then curing itself then drying out overnight?

[@OneAuto]

bandit 1200 possibly

[@mateusz1399]

Did you put copper grease on the splines of the drive shaft ?

[@OneAuto]

Yep

[@mateusz1399]

Ok thanks. I'm going to change outer cv joint and was wondering what grease to use on the splines.

[@cezarpatrascu4171]

Super video.thanks👍👍👍

[@marcinoleksiak9769]

Thank you, quality video

[@hungpoip2908]

Hi Rob, I broke cv axle bolt after I change top bearing of suspension, it was tighten up .Everything else are fine, can I drive the car?

[@OneAuto]

hung po ip Doesn’t sound good. I Wouldn’t advise it

[@hungpoip2908]

It's outer cv joint hub bolt that snapped ( what you show on video), after I tighten at 80 degree. Wouldn't able to drive at all ?

[@simon1290r]

I've recently discovered a similar sound on my Mondeo. Would there be any other reasons for the knocking? Or only this? Is it safe to drive until I get it booked in my local garage? Cheers

[@OneAuto]

Without hearing the noise I honestly can’t say. You will need to get it checked out.

[@simon1290r]

@@OneAuto sounds the same as in your video. I've got it booked in next week. Won't drive it too much in the mean time. Thank for your reply.

[@prime859]

Great vid , very interesting about bearing placement. Can I ask where you get your workshop data from ?

[@OneAuto]

Alldata Europe

[@prime859]

@@OneAuto cheers lad . Big fan of the page

[@stevenmarsh7138]

Who are you using for the technical information sheet?

[@OneAuto]

steven marsh I'm using Alldata

[@Madman568]

I had the same problem changed the strut mount. It was all good but after 2000 miles the noise is back again-.- any tips?

[@OneAuto]

Tarik Ziadi Nope other than change it again, claim against the warranty. Or fit genuine ford ones if they weren’t already.

[@themechanic6117]

nice work.

[@OneAuto]

Thanks man 👍

[@twig3288]

Does it affect alignment?

[@OneAuto]

No. Steering adjustment/track control arm position are not disturbed.

[@EXOVCDS]

That blue tool for moving the lower control arm seems like a handy tool! Have a link?

[@OneAuto]

It's a simple but brilliant tool! I got mine from eBay from a company in Germany but I found this link on Amazon BERGEN WISHBONE SUSPENSION LEVER TOOL BOTTOM ARM CONTROL TOOL B6104 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013JZ6ITO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_In9UybS6BZF2D

[@EXOVCDS]

Thanks... but no delivery to Canada. Might have to try and make something similar!

[@OneAuto]

Various manufacturers are available over here. Google suspension arm lever tool. If not make em and sell em!

[@EXOVCDS]

Found one, thanks!

[@OneAuto]

Great! Looking forward to your next suspension video 👍

[@125sm3]

Great stuff

[@danc2014]

Such an complex engineered assembly design but failed to keep out rust on the bearings with a little seal. .

[@Krillekris]

Top work. But you should use some Fluidfilm on that rust on the top :-)

[@OneAuto]

Krillekris Thanks, it did get a spray of similar after the wire wheel. Can't affordably get fluidfilm here.

[@NewLevelAuto]

One Auto, If I make it to Nottingham next year I'll sneak some in for you.

[@OneAuto]

That would be awesome Keith. Nottingham is only an hour up the road. Do you have family there?

[@NewLevelAuto]

One Auto, Not family but a good friend who lived here in the states for about 8 years. He's gone home and sent the invite. If I do get there as planned , I'll certainly drive an hour south (even if it is on the wrong side of the road) and stop by.

[@OneAuto]

That sir, sounds like a plan. Keep to the left!!!!

[@jenslowe7910]

vielen Dank...

[@focitax]

nice and easy

[@rokanarkan3730]

👍👍👍👍🌹

[@petegerardini2455]

Had this done twice in 2 years. Don't have the tools. That's 450 EUR each time, urhh!

[@OneAuto]

Ouch!