How do you check the front suspension top mounts? My Mondeo has started clunking a little on rough roads.....

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dunno but check the droplinks whilst you're there, they went clunky on my horrible focus

 

You could spray s lubricant onto them ,not just on the top. but from under the wheel arches. Generally , it will quieten them down enough to isolate the noise and go from there with replacement

 

I had to change both shocks and top mounts on my Merc. A pain in the bum as there wasnt a way of establishing what was faulty, consequential damage or fine.

 

Jack the corner of the car up until the wheel is clear of the ground, then try lifting the wheel, there should be no loose movement. If the wheel moves (only slightly) with only slight resistance before stopping, there is excessive play in your topmount.

The chances are though it's the anti-roll bar drop links, it's usually those on Fords.

 

Gonna sound like a spaz here but what are the anti-roll bar drop links and how do I check them?

 

Put a bar between the anti roll bar and lever it and see if there's any play in the ball joint on the drop link

 

Great....will have a try!

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Anti-roll bars and drop links all fine.....however if I pull on the spring very hard it moves side to side a very small amount. Spoke to garage and am booked in for Tuesday. Any idea what is the most likely cause?

 

One of my springs snapped earlier this year but it was pretty obvious, clunky as hell and a bit of spring was hanging loose. Could still be that and the bit of spring that's snapped is wedged in or something?

 

They are thinking shock absorber or top mount as the only movement is side to side and none up and down (other than usual)

 

Fair play, hope it's an easy fix mate

 

Apparently it is the lower ball joint.

How long should it take to replace these? The garage has had my car all day and say it wont be ready till tomorrow.....I think this is crazy to just replace if all they have to do is replace the ball joints.