Ford Mondeo 1.8L Estate (2003) - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber - Rubber Stopper

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Mon 26 Nov 2012 16:28
Ford Mondeo 1.8L Estate (2003) - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber - Rubber Stopper - Schmoo27

Hi Guys

I noticed when checking the heat cover for the back box on a Ford Mondeo Estate (1.8l, 2003), that the rubber cover for what I think is the nearside rear shock absorber has deterioted on one side (with a hole big enough to put a couple of fingers through) - is this an easy job to do for someone who isnt a mechanic by trade, or is it a big, expensive job that needs urgent attention?.

Thanks

Kevin

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Mon 26 Nov 2012 19:37
Ford Mondeo 1.8L Estate (2003) - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber - Rubber Stopper - elekie&a/c doctor

Do you mean the rubber bump stop that mates to the lower supension arm,or the rubber convoluted protector that fits around the top of shock absorber?

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Tue 27 Nov 2012 08:55
Ford Mondeo 1.8L Estate (2003) - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber - Rubber Stopper - Schmoo27

Hi Mate

Yes, the rubber bump stop that mates to the lower arm. The nearside one is worn as mentioned, with a gap about 2-3cm wide and from roughly 0.2-1cm in height. The offside one is unaffected at the moment.

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Kevin

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