ford bush removal tool

Introduction:

Remove/Install rear sub-frame bushes in Mondeo. Can be used in situ – no need to remove sub-frame from vehicle.

Applications:

Ford Mondeo 2001, 10/2000 onwards

Operation:

1. Ensure that the vehicle is adequately supported on axle stands

before working under the vehicle.

2. Although there is no need to remove the sub-frame from the

vehicle it will be necessary to lower it to gain access to both sides

of the bush housing.

3. Remove the rear wheels. To lower the sub-frame remove the four

retaining bolts taking care not to damage the brake hoses.

4. To remove the old bush, assemble the tool onto the bush and subframe as shown in Fig.2. Ensure that the force screw 6 is well

lubricated prior to assembly. Hold the flange nut 1 with a 24mm ring

spanner. Using a ratchet wrench with a 24mm deep socket turn the

nut on the force nut assembly 5 clockwise to drive the bush out of

its housing. Do not use an impact wrench.

5. The new bush will be inserted using a Locktite adhesive. For this

reason ensure that the bush housing and surrounding area are

thoroughly cleaned and de-greased.

6. To insert the new bush, assemble the tool and bush onto the

subframe as shown in Fig.3. Ensure that the threaded rod 6 is well

lubricated prior to assembly. Hold the hex nut 1 with a 24mm ring

spanner. Using a ratchet wrench with a 24mm deep socket turn

the nut on the force nut assembly 5 clockwise to drive the bush into

the housing.

Packing details: