Front axle Mondeo (Mondeo 3)

Absorbs high lateral forces: the Mondeo's front axle. 1 - Auxiliary frame, 2 — Brakes with inertia force compensator, 3 — MacPherson strut, 4 - Hydraulic rack and pinion steering mechanism, 5 - Transverse stability stabilizer, 6 - L-shaped transverse suspension arm.

Independent wheel suspension: According to the MacPherson system (patented in 1949). A compact unit consisting of a shock absorber, a spring and a pivoting wheel hub (guide).

Shock absorber strut: It consists of a coil spring and a telescopic shock absorber that operates inside the spring coils.

The internal stops of the shock absorber strut limit the amount of return stroke from below. In the case of severe elastic deformations - for example, when hitting a pothole - the thrust limiter comes into action. It prevents a situation where the spring is blocked and the shock absorber suddenly collapses.

Shock absorber strut protrusion (in the wing): Covers the shock absorber strut. On top it is made in the form of a rubber support (protective support), which, inserted through the centering ring, rests on the top and bottom of the plate disks. The piston rod of the shock absorber strut is screwed into the rubber support.



Pivot support: Holds the lower end of the shock absorber strut by means of a clamping screw. Connected to the transverse arm by means of a ball joint. The pin of the ball joint is firmly clamped in the transverse arm. The transverse arm enters the load-bearing beam of the bridge, can move in it and takes on the resulting lateral forces.

Anti-roll bar: Located on the front axle of the car and can be twisted. Reduces the lateral tilt of the body when driving on turns.

Rack and pinion steering mechanism: is mounted behind the engine. The two-link steering shaft acts directly on the toothed rack, at the ends of which the left and right transverse steering rods are respectively screwed. The steering wheel turns are transmitted to the steering knuckle lever and thus to the wheels.
Agile and comfortable: the new friction-optimised front axle with MacPherson shock absorber has been thoroughly modernised – there is not a single element identical to the first generation Mondeo.

1 - Stabilizer, 2 — Stabilizer mount, 3 — Stabilizer connecting rod with internal hexagon, 4 — Shock absorber strut,	5 - Steering knuckle, 6 — Steering mechanism, 7 — Suspension wishbone, 8 — Additional frame.

Rear axle Mondeo

Quadralink rear axle suspension: separate additional frame made of deep-formed steel. Axle components such as upper wishbone, lower wishbone, shock absorber, springs, steering rods, anti-roll bar and brake mechanism are connected as a single unit to the axle beam.



Spring loading: Telescopic shock absorbers and springs rest on the body in the upper areas of the wheel arches.

Quadralink independent suspension: Mondeo rear axle

1 - Auxiliary frame, 2 - Brake mechanism,	3 - Shock absorber with coil spring, 4 — Anti-roll bar.

With wheel alignment correction: the so-called Quadralink independent rear axle suspension of the 4-/5-door model

1 - Auxiliary frame, 2 — Stabilizer connecting rod, 3 - Spring,	4 - Wheel bearing with hub, 5 - Steering knuckle, 6 - Side lever.

Height adjustable: station wagon rear axle

1 - Shock absorber with height adjustment, 2 - Wheel bearing with hub, 3 - Side lever pocket,	4 - Eccentric screw, 5 — Stabilizer connecting rod, 6 — Stabilizer.

HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS

For the amateur about working with the chassis and steering mechanism Carrying out work on the chassis or steering mechanism requires relevant experience and often even special tools, as well as optical and electronic measuring devices. Therefore, it is better to entrust this work to workshop workers: the results of improperly carried out repairs will be dangerous both for you and for other road users. Replace defective wheel suspension parts in general with both new and suitable used parts - there is nothing in the wheel suspensions that "should be straightened or welded"! After carrying out repairs to the chassis or steering mechanism, be sure to carry out the necessary measurements and adjustments in a specialized workshop.

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