Mk5 Ford Mondeo Front Shock Absorber Replacement

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  • Mk5 Ford Mondeo Front Shock Absorber Replacement.
    the nearside front of the vehicle has been in an accident and the front wheel camber angle is causing the wheel to sit at the wrong angle so will replace the front shock absorber as it could well have been damaged in the accident.
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  • @gareth3765
    @gareth3765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol😜

  • @the_retired_mechanic
    @the_retired_mechanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @Badgertronix
    @Badgertronix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Badgertronix lol that one has seen better days😜

  • @andyc3856
    @andyc3856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @bobbobby5724
    @bobbobby5724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Master at work.

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bob Bobby 😜

  • @Grinder-one
    @Grinder-one 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @alan4x  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @robertgibson7716
    @robertgibson7716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cheers

  • @gerrydays1909
    @gerrydays1909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work Alan 😃

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers😜

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Alan 😆 Great stuff 👍🏻

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers

  • @FlorinWorldFW
    @FlorinWorldFW 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Verry nice... good job...!

  • @frednetherlands887
    @frednetherlands887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @mikeberry304
    @mikeberry304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sdgelectronics
    @sdgelectronics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one, thanks :)

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers

  • @Thunderb3Martin
    @Thunderb3Martin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😊

    • @Thunderb3Martin
      @Thunderb3Martin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @alan4x  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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😁

  • @lascar48
    @lascar48 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mcqueenfanman
    @mcqueenfanman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @walshedav
    @walshedav 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michaelpearce8371
    @michaelpearce8371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @shane3455
    @shane3455 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What would happen if the notches are not aligned

  • @philipnewton7524
    @philipnewton7524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @christiankelly1981
    @christiankelly1981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @christiankelly1981
      @christiankelly1981 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @sukhmaidickoff
    @sukhmaidickoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the cars "wrapped" or how come the new wing has a totally different shade of red compared to the passenger door?

  • @Mr78Maximus
    @Mr78Maximus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @NayNay1991x
    @NayNay1991x 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How's the subframe..

  • @Santosh-ud3vw
    @Santosh-ud3vw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was it the hub?

  • @eddy8811
    @eddy8811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @BobWilliscorgi
    @BobWilliscorgi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao😜

  • @tecnaman9097
    @tecnaman9097 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @marklittler784
      @marklittler784 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @interceptor-ss8kb
      @interceptor-ss8kb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mondodaftasabrush
    @mondodaftasabrush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @dilligafairsoft
      @dilligafairsoft 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jason Manford?

    • @mondodaftasabrush
      @mondodaftasabrush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dilligafairsoft
      Yep fat fingers and spell correction

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao thats a good one

    • @mondodaftasabrush
      @mondodaftasabrush 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

  • @Noahmaelkekoo
    @Noahmaelkekoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    NO airbags were blown?

  • @radekrogo
    @radekrogo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @andywatkin25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan has done a video if you search his channel.

  • @richardbauer8154
    @richardbauer8154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao😜

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @nickclark6001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats the volvo influence in this floor pan :-)

  • @TheHunterg30
    @TheHunterg30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is the front subframe kinked where the lower arm bolts on

    • @marklittler784
      @marklittler784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @nickclark6001
      @nickclark6001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @marklittler784 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dilligafairsoft
    @dilligafairsoft 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are they gas or oil shocks in the mk5s?

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they are gas

  • @umairmohammed5702
    @umairmohammed5702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @Liveforeever
    @Liveforeever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Phil Mitchell more like it

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BMWm6e63 😮

  • @billywhizz98
    @billywhizz98 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i am pretty sure the estimate for this was pretty big

  • @ahmedredouane400
    @ahmedredouane400 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @MrPiterpk1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lurchy666
      @lurchy666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ahmedredouane400
      @ahmedredouane400 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for the info

  • @TheVeyron81
    @TheVeyron81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God Monica is hot stuff 🔥

  • @Cardetailingburnley
    @Cardetailingburnley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary glitter

  • @KJohansson
    @KJohansson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one, but please get a proper microphone!

    • @alan4x
      @alan4x  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @KJohansson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @xXSHLAAAAAAAAAAHXx
    @xXSHLAAAAAAAAAAHXx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @user-ih5sh3kd5m
    @user-ih5sh3kd5m 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please share part number

  • @mikofi
    @mikofi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @NATUREMAN360
    @NATUREMAN360 ปีที่แล้ว

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