this was hands down the best vid out there on this. I learned enough to do it with confidence that's all you can ask for on these instructional videos.
You put paint marks on for alignment but, there is a "C" shaped cut out on the trailing arm and a corresponding "C" shaped bulge just inside the outer edge of the bush. You simply align them. That is the proper way to do it. As the bush you were changing was broken, the flat metal you used for your marks may not have still been in the correct place. Also, the bush you are changing may have been changed already. If it was not fitted properly you would be making the same error that leads to premature failure. Good video apart from that.
Did both sides with my brother using floor jacks in 3 hours lately. He ended up taking the trailing arms off, was a big annoying but you work with the tools you have. Found it way easier than going under the car
There's a mark on new bushes you line up to a little semi circle on the trailing arm . Little point marking the old bushes than could have possible moved in worst condition case
Great video, just done this job on the floor - not nice, do you know the torque specs for the two bolts in the bushing and the bottom shock bolt, thanks
Damn that pry bay urt when it it me on the ead. I enjoy these wrenching videos, you never know what tips you can pickup even when I'll never work on one of these. That Seely tool is great it would be a royal PITA without it. Interesting how it was designed to go in cockeyed. Leon can you add a link for that light, it looks interesting.
Eric Corse hi mate yes I totally agree I learn a lot of tips from watching other people also learnt it's from the comments you're always learning in this job which light are you talking about as I use the couple in the video
Brilliant video, Need to get my Bushes replaced in 3months time. Fords Garage I normally take my car to wants to charge £250 and said they’ll need over a day to do the job. Hmmmm.... think someone’s pulling the wool over my eyes... tut tut 😠
Once you’re bought the tool and bushes you’ll be in for about £200 anyways so you’re really only paying an extra £50 for fitting and you won’t need to get your hands dirty. I wouldn’t bother doing this myself unless I can find or borrow the tool for very cheap.
Thank Leon for the video. Was helpful. Tomorrow i will gone to garage to replace the dame bushes for the Galaxy. Ask me to pay £200 pounds each total £400 pounds. I thing is rep off . Very expensive for the job like that. What you thing? The car is reg 2012. Thank you
Hey mate - Great vid. You said you’ve done this job before without that tool. I can’t afford the tool and am only ever going to have to do the job once. How did you do it before? Cheers
Hi mate it was very awkward I had to use big threaded bars with old bearings put them together hammers all the usual stuff it was not easy and I wouldn't really advise you doing it you can do more damage doing it this way the proper tool is the key I realise if you can't afford it that's a problem but also spending the money on buying the parts and damaging them or so will cost you money in the long run
Also if they're not putting 100% correct your never get the tracking right damage tyres and in the long run end up costing you more money than may be getting someone to fit them for you
Thanks bud . I’ll see what i can do. Looks like this might be a job to take to the mechanic, it’ll cost less for the bushes and for him to do the work than just buying the tool . Cheers 🍻
You have an indicator mark on bush and arm, the way you do with marking the position of old bush is incorrect because old one always going to be in the wrong position. Nice tool.
I wander, of we can't hammer it in place with the pneumatic hammer with a hammer bit on it. Instead of using the expensive and non economic special tool...
Mondeo was chosen by Ford as a name as it was classed as a 'global' product so to speak and 'Mondeo' is a mishmash of the word 'Mondial' and a couple of other 'worldly' words. Note, it doesn't have an English word as part of it...I think?
My Mondeo Mk2 (Contour) is Canadian made, but most Mondeo Mk3+ (Fusion) are made in Mexico, that are available here. Elon Musk is mainly working with Tesla, but maybe you've heard something I'm not aware of.
Dennis de Boer I say that in the video no point me show me that side as it's harder to film on you will not be able to see what's going on but it is still as easy
Because not every one of them has that little Mark and the way I show it in the video you don't need the mark so the way I sharing a video it doesn't matter that's why I showed it that way
@@bodgitandleggitgarage OK, no probs, i wasn't trying to catch you out or anything, just wondered...great vid by the way, i always watch your vids because we can always make mistakes and you never seem to edit any mistakes out, you just rectify them so folk know the ins and outs, keep up the great work, fella.
Its something I dread all the time, Ive heated the metal up a tad and used ZX1 to lube it all up. The tool is £135 its just a shame I have only used it once. (technically twice).
Unfortunate this is one of the big problems of being a mechanic the tools you need to do the job properly or easier are very expensive and you don't necessarily get to use them all the time but it's a Catch 22 do you spend longer and possible damage in part or do you buy the tool
@@bodgitandleggitgarage the upside is as a mechanic you will use the tool more often than the enthusiast. I would say the downside is not being appreciated in being a thorough decent mechanic and being compared with fly-by-night wannabe mechanics. As the saying goes "if its worth doing then......" Good videos
@@martinroberts3977 yes mate obviously I would use it a little bit more than the DIY about maybe not as much as you think as I live in a very small town and there is a wide selection of vehicles there's lots of tools I haven't got the full use out of it needed them to do the job properly
You don't line up by making marks ever.... U use the special cut outs on the bushing and arm that are DESIGNED specifically for aligning it What if the old one broke because it wasn't put in correctly!!!!
this was hands down the best vid out there on this. I learned enough to do it with confidence that's all you can ask for on these instructional videos.
thanks a lot mate really appreciate that I'm glad it helped you
Just about to do this myself, I agree, great video!
You put paint marks on for alignment but, there is a "C" shaped cut out on the trailing arm and a corresponding "C" shaped bulge just inside the outer edge of the bush. You simply align them. That is the proper way to do it. As the bush you were changing was broken, the flat metal you used for your marks may not have still been in the correct place. Also, the bush you are changing may have been changed already. If it was not fitted properly you would be making the same error that leads to premature failure. Good video apart from that.
Wondering why he didn’t also just drop out the 18mm frame bolt for easier removal of control arm bolt
Did both sides with my brother using floor jacks in 3 hours lately. He ended up taking the trailing arms off, was a big annoying but you work with the tools you have. Found it way easier than going under the car
I'm glad you got it done mate that's all that matters nice job
@@bodgitandleggitgarage Yeah they're a pain in the arse. But you make do with what you have :)
@@RoadRunnerMeep yes mate exactly
Another great video Leon. Top work with the lighting. The picture quality was superb!
Qwerty1235945 thanks mate
Well explained video, love all the hints and tips when changing the bushes‼️
Very little rust underneath! I'm impressed.
Christopher Certa hahahah
There's a mark on new bushes you line up to a little semi circle on the trailing arm . Little point marking the old bushes than could have possible moved in worst condition case
€300 for that tool I bet you managed without it before but it makes your life easy great video
Brendo yes I have managed without it but the job is taking 4 times longer so you do the math
Brilliant work this video helped me 👍
Wish I new about this tool so many years ago
Have you got a video for the front arb bushes? Is it a subframe off job?
Great video, just done this job on the floor - not nice, do you know the torque specs for the two bolts in the bushing and the bottom shock bolt, thanks
Doing this job today on the ground - 😬 cheers for showing us how to do it . 👌👍👍 nice video
No problem 👍
Is that a faccom 3.8th ratchett leon..does it have an extendable handle
Conor Cousins 1/2 and yes it has the extendable handle
It really is as simple as that!
Thomas EXOVCDS sorted!!!
Leon just makes it look simple 😂 there should be a shirt that says "It really is as simple as that" 😂👍
What make air hammer did you use? Looks decent
hi mate it is a laser tool one
bodgit and leggit garage thanks for that looks like a decent one might have to get one
obi wan it is a decent one one of the most powerfulest ones you can get
How do u adjust the tool it so you don’t push them to far in a bought the tool you have in video but the don’t move
Nice explanation and video. I've got that tool. Another pair of hands made it much easier. It's a bit fiddly. 🤚🤚
Automotive Solutions thanks a lot for watching mate an extra pair of hands is always good if you know what I mean lol
Great job Leon as you said it's better when you can see both holes 😉🤣 !
125 SM 🤣🤣 thanks mate
great job ! Many thanks for video
perfect timing leon, doing this on wednesday. thanks bonnie lad
ewb69 it's not perfect timing I knew you was doing it on Wednesday🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can I borrow the tool? Too expensive just for one time use at the shop, I don't normally do this kind of jobs.
Good job acquaintance!😁
DiagnoseDan who are you😁😁😁
Damn that pry bay urt when it it me on the ead. I enjoy these wrenching videos, you never know what tips you can pickup even when I'll never work on one of these. That Seely tool is great it would be a royal PITA without it. Interesting how it was designed to go in cockeyed. Leon can you add a link for that light, it looks interesting.
Eric Corse hi mate yes I totally agree I learn a lot of tips from watching other people also learnt it's from the comments you're always learning in this job which light are you talking about as I use the couple in the video
Super helpful video! Thanks a lot!
Good video bud, cohosh you explain about the rats on the tool for me as you didn't mention them 😆
How much at a garage would I be looking at to have both replaced cheers leon great video 👍👍
had somebody ask me to do a pair of these recently...i sent him elsewhere. not having a ramp and no press to seat the bush this job would be a pain.
shauns auto repairs but now you know what tool you need so next time you build to do it easy
I look forward to doing this on the floor without the special tool one day 🤣 awesome work mate
Badgertronix 🤣🤣🤣🤣 have fun
Hi, great vid, subscribed. just a quick one, can these bushes be done on a mk2 focus without removing the trailing arm, using the special tool?
Good video Leon 👍🏻
Brendan Brady fan thanks mate
Great vid Leon 👍
Vdubs 60 thanks mate
Just done one of these without the specialist tool! Nightmare! Have to confess to giving that top bolt a wee tap with a hammer to help it on its way!
The bush has a locator mark on them
Hi mate not on all of them only some of them that's why it's always best to market just in case
Brilliant video, Need to get my Bushes replaced in 3months time. Fords Garage I normally take my car to wants to charge £250 and said they’ll need over a day to do the job. Hmmmm.... think someone’s pulling the wool over my eyes... tut tut 😠
thanks mate
Once you’re bought the tool and bushes you’ll be in for about £200 anyways so you’re really only paying an extra £50 for fitting and you won’t need to get your hands dirty. I wouldn’t bother doing this myself unless I can find or borrow the tool for very cheap.
Also can I ask do you think the mk4 Mondeo is a reliable car? (petrol not diesel) thanks
Brendan Brady fan hi mate it all depends on what type of driving you are doing to which one you need just stay away from the 1.8 diesel
bodgit and leggit garage is that a pug engine? Been looking at the s-max but the 2.0 diesel pug engine gets better reviews reliability wise.
Great vids very informative keep up the good work 😀😀
paul brooks thanks mate
bodgit and leggit garage I've done many of them trailing arm bushes on the Mondeo know that tool saves you a lot of time mate
great video explained well
Paul Mayou thanks mate
Thank Leon for the video. Was helpful. Tomorrow i will gone to garage to replace the dame bushes for the Galaxy. Ask me to pay £200 pounds each total £400 pounds. I thing is rep off . Very expensive for the job like that. What you thing? The car is reg 2012. Thank you
Why don’t you take us down to the track shop, great video
Bob Bobby I have asked and they don't want to be filmed but I have my own tracking gauges I might do a video on
Class vid , cheers
thanks mate
Very helpful
When working on cars what colour loctite is best to use as you can buy Red, Blue, Green and Purple.
Hard Worker it's like everything depends on what you are doing 99% of the times I use blue I have sometimes use red but that's it on cars
Thanks Leon, another great video 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m doing an exhaust on my mk4 this week, wish me luck. Great job as always Leon.
Krzysztof Kacprzak there is a video coming out shortly I'll be doing a full exhaust system on a Mk 3 Mondeo going to be very similar to yours
Krzysztof Kacprzak also good luck mate have fun
Why take the upper control arm bolt out... Just remove the lower one u can get out easily, and loosen the top only to swing it out the way
The point of not taking the arm off and using that tool is so u don't have to do tracking!!! (assumes u use genuine ford part)
Good job 👍👍👍
Michael Robinson thanks mate
Flipin hek Leon, and I thought I was clumsy! lol
Steve Ashcroft 😁😁😁
Hey mate -
Great vid.
You said you’ve done this job before without that tool.
I can’t afford the tool and am only ever going to have to do the job once.
How did you do it before?
Cheers
Hi mate it was very awkward I had to use big threaded bars with old bearings put them together hammers all the usual stuff it was not easy and I wouldn't really advise you doing it you can do more damage doing it this way the proper tool is the key I realise if you can't afford it that's a problem but also spending the money on buying the parts and damaging them or so will cost you money in the long run
Also if they're not putting 100% correct your never get the tracking right damage tyres and in the long run end up costing you more money than may be getting someone to fit them for you
Thanks bud . I’ll see what i can do. Looks like this might be a job to take to the mechanic, it’ll cost less for the bushes and for him to do the work than just buying the tool .
Cheers 🍻
You have an indicator mark on bush and arm, the way you do with marking the position of old bush is incorrect because old one always going to be in the wrong position. Nice tool.
Sort it !!! i love that chanel. :)
thanks mate
Leon, You can't be posting videos on a Sunday, that's 'YouPorn Sunday' you know? YouPorn paused...Bodgit and Leggit playing...SORRTED!!!
Malcolm Young 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it just depends who you need more tissue for
I wander, of we can't hammer it in place with the pneumatic hammer with a hammer bit on it. Instead of using the expensive and non economic special tool...
Ford Mondeo, what the hell is that? Must be from Mars. lol
There was a martian working on it, so you might be right!🤣🤣🤣
Mondeo was chosen by Ford as a name as it was classed as a 'global' product so to speak and 'Mondeo' is a mishmash of the word 'Mondial' and a couple of other 'worldly' words. Note, it doesn't have an English word as part of it...I think?
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nah mate, just an ordinary non-kanga powered car, mind you I had some of that petrol once !!
My Mondeo Mk2 (Contour) is Canadian made, but most Mondeo Mk3+ (Fusion) are made in Mexico, that are available here. Elon Musk is mainly working with Tesla, but maybe you've heard something I'm not aware of.
This is the easy side, no exhaust in your way.
Dennis de Boer I say that in the video no point me show me that side as it's harder to film on you will not be able to see what's going on but it is still as easy
Why didn't you use the little indicator on the actual arm itself to line the bush up?...after all, thats what its there for.
Because not every one of them has that little Mark and the way I show it in the video you don't need the mark so the way I sharing a video it doesn't matter that's why I showed it that way
@@bodgitandleggitgarage OK, no probs, i wasn't trying to catch you out or anything, just wondered...great vid by the way, i always watch your vids because we can always make mistakes and you never seem to edit any mistakes out, you just rectify them so folk know the ins and outs, keep up the great work, fella.
Thanks mate
Is this job aimed at DIYers
Darren O'Cathail it's aimed at anybody who wants to know how to do the job
bodgit and leggit garage Fair enough mate
Its something I dread all the time, Ive heated the metal up a tad and used ZX1 to lube it all up. The tool is £135 its just a shame I have only used it once. (technically twice).
Unfortunate this is one of the big problems of being a mechanic the tools you need to do the job properly or easier are very expensive and you don't necessarily get to use them all the time but it's a Catch 22 do you spend longer and possible damage in part or do you buy the tool
@@bodgitandleggitgarage the upside is as a mechanic you will use the tool more often than the enthusiast. I would say the downside is not being appreciated in being a thorough decent mechanic and being compared with fly-by-night wannabe mechanics. As the saying goes "if its worth doing then......"
Good videos
@@martinroberts3977 yes mate obviously I would use it a little bit more than the DIY about maybe not as much as you think as I live in a very small town and there is a wide selection of vehicles there's lots of tools I haven't got the full use out of it needed them to do the job properly
Tool prob costs more than the car.
Much easier when you take wheel off and remove whole arm, it's only 4 torx bolts ;)
You don't line up by making marks ever.... U use the special cut outs on the bushing and arm that are DESIGNED specifically for aligning it
What if the old one broke because it wasn't put in correctly!!!!
400 £ for fitting it's a good price? I think are a loot of money...
Just scrap the car, it’s probably worth less than the price of the job!!
Really poor