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Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Subframe Front Bushing Mondeo 2007.5 (02/2007-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

204-598
Hydraulic Cylinder 10t

204-598-01
Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide

204-605
Separator, Lower arm-ball joint

204-607
Remover, Ball joint

204-609
Protection Cap, Ball Joint Gaiter

307-242
Remover, Transmission Fluid Cooler

308-440
Disconnect Tool, Hydraulic Line
General Equipment
Transmission jack

Removal

All vehicles
NOTE:
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

  1. Torque: 30 Nm
  1. Remove the wheel and tire on both sides.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that all openings are sealed.
    Special Tool(s): 307-242, 308-440

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
    On both sides.
    Torque: 75 Nm

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.
    1. Loosen the nut two turns on both sides.
      Torque: 100 Nm
    1. On both sides.
      Torque: 200 Nm

  1. On both sides.
    Special Tool(s): 204-607

  1. On both sides.
    Torque: 200 Nm

  1. On both sides.

  1. On both sides.
    Torque: 10 Nm

  1. On both sides.
    Special Tool(s): 204-605

  1. On both sides.
    Special Tool(s): 204-609

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
Vehicles with 1.6L engine

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
All vehicles

Vehicles with 2.5L engine

  1. Torque: 110 Nm
Vehicles with 2.0L or diesel engine

  1. Torque: 80 Nm
Vehicles with 1.6L engine

  1. Torque: 80 Nm
All vehicles

  1. General Equipment: Transmission jack

  1.  
    1. Torque: 30 Nm
    1. CAUTION:
      CAUTION:Make sure that new bolts are installed.
      Torque:
      Stage 1:
      150 Nm
      Stage 2:
      90°

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:This step requires the aid of another technician.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that no components catch when lowering the subframe.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure that new bolts are installed.
    Lower the front subframe to gain access to the front subframe front bushings.
    Torque:
    Stage 1:
    150 Nm
    Stage 2:
    90°

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Note the position of the component before removal.
    Special Tool(s): 204-598

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.
    Special Tool(s): 204-598, 204-598-01
  1. Install the Front Subframe.
    Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).

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