Important! Tighten the shock absorber mounting only when the vehicles is on the ground.
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
On chassis
61.96 lbf⋅ft61.96 lbf⋅ft84 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
On stub axle
61.96 lbf⋅ft61.96 lbf⋅ft84 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
On chassis
61.96 lbf⋅ft61.96 lbf⋅ft84 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
On stub axle
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
At the bracket
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
On chassis
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
On stub axle
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
Rear axle stabilizer at the axle control arm
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Vehicle on the ground.
Rear axle stabilizer mounting
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Nuts
213.89 lbf⋅ft213.89 lbf⋅ft290 N⋅m
Screws with screw-fitted wheel bearing
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Ford Mondeo Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Mondeo Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1998 Ford Mondeo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Ford Mondeo Hatchback First generation facelift (MK2) model years