Why still replace the complete trailing arm?

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG and their MEYLE brand have developed a pioneering rear axle trailing arm bushing to fit Ford Mondeo models. The new bushing design features an optimised composition of materials and can be replaced separately making repairs less complex and less costly. Using the original part requires a complete trailing arm replacement.

Based on multiple feedback from professional repairers engineers at Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG have developed a separately replaceable trailing arm bushing to fit the rear axle on Ford Mondeo models manufactured between 2000-2007. The bushing is a classic wear and tear part and therefore subject to heavy strain whenever the car is in operation. Owing to its rubber compound the bushing is the weakest link in the trailing arm and therefore the first component to fail. Exceedingly heavy loads or bad road conditions put the bearing bushing under above-average strain. As the rubber material is worn away overall part rigidity deteriorates resulting in rear axle misalignment. The car feels unresponsive and the risk of rear-wheel skidding increases.

Until now, the complete trailing arm had to be replaced even if only the rubber component of the bushing was worn. The innovative MEYLE bushing can now be replaced separately. During the manufacturing process utmost priority is given to the perfect combination of temperature, rubber and metal materials to reinforce rubber-to-metal bond strength.

The new MEYLE bushing significantly facilitates trailing arm repairs on Ford Mondeo models. It is now possible to replace the defective bushing for a new component simply by pressing the old part out and the new part in. The procedure is very time and cost efficient. With the new product Wulf Gaertner Autoparts restates its commitment to supporting independent repair shops in increasing customer satisfaction through improved repair services. The new MEYLE part is available for Ford Mondeo models manufactured from 2000 - 2007.

The new Ford Mondeo bushing design is the latest addition to the MEYLE range of individual parts which in the original version are not available separately. The MEYLE range offers components for both state-of-the-art and older vehicles to enable workshops to provide cost-efficient repairs.