[matty_k]

Europe, Mondeo GE 2000-2007, C Rear Axle Less Brakes, C01 Rear Axle Less Brakes.Rear Axle, C01030 Rear Cross Member & Stabilizer Bar - Catcar.info
Saloons 4/5 doors aka hatchbacks are same bushes according to Catcar

So they must go in the same way??

 

[mondy zetecs]

Using Catcar entering different models saloon 4dr and 5dr(hatchback) the cross member subframe are same so assume the bush position is same for both,so far established the rearward bush 1404977 with the V points inwards to the 'O' bush.
Please state which saloon you have makes it easier for us to help.

 

[matty_k]

Hatchback 2.2 tdci St

 

[mondy 269]

Hello, i went yesterday to MOT with my mondeo mk3 from 2002. It's a saloon 2.0 TDCI and the guy on MOT said that I had to keep an eye on the rarsubframe bushes.

I was thinking to replace them wiith poli bushes but here in belgium it's not allowed and I have to replace them with rubber one, I think of getting FEbi Bilstein ones, I don't know other brands.

Where I am afroid off is that the captive nut can got spinning by lossening de subframe bolt. How can I elliminate that that could happen?

 

[mondy 269]

In the weekend I have managed to loosen 2 bolts and they where almost in new condition, I put them back with copper grease to remove them back when I replace the bushes. Next weekend I try the other 2.
I must say that 17 years ago the dealer replaced the subframe and I think they had also put the screws back with copper grease.
When I replace the bushes with oem rubber busches, do I have to press the bushes in the subframe with grease or with loctite 243?

 

[mondy zetecs]

The old bush casing has to be removed and new bushes pressed in using loctite to hold them in and allowed 24 hours to dry.