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Disassembly and Assembly > < Crossmember - 4-Door-5-Door

Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)

Rear Suspension - Crossmember—Wagon Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Transmission jack
Securing strap

Removal

All vehicles
  1. Remove the wheel knuckles.
    For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle-Wagon in this section.
Vehicles with xenon headlamps
  1. Remove the headlamp leveling sensor. For additional information, refer to Section  417-01 Exterior Lighting.
All vehicles
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Cap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    Remove the brake caliper and anchor plate assemblies.
    1. Disconnect the brake tube unions.
    1. Remove the brake hose retaining clips.

  1. Remove the rear lower arms.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Make sure the crossmember is secured to the transmission jack. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Using a suitable securing strap, secure the crossmember to the transmission jack.

  1. Remove the crossmember (three bolts each side).

Installation

All vehicles
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Final tightening of the rear suspension components should be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the road wheels.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Section  206-00 Brake System - General Information.
  1. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section  204-00 Suspension System - General Information.
Vehicles with xenon headlamps
  1. Initialize the headlamp leveling system using WDS.

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