OEM Mercury Marauder Steering Knuckle

Mercury Marauder Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

• Knuckle, Front Driver Side
  5W1Z-3K186-A
  Q: What Steps Should Be Taken Before Removing and Installing the Steering Knuckle on Mercury Marauder?

  A:

  The wheel knuckle installation and removal process should start after the Air Suspension system electrical power has been turned off to avoid unexpected air spring movement that would cause unexpected vehicle shifts. First disable the air suspension service switch before removing the wheel bearing along with hub component. The holding function will stop the stud from rotating as you remove the nut for detaching the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle. You should elevate each suspension arm with suitable jack stands until the stabilizer bar links lose their pressure while in the rebound position. Under the holding feature secure the stud to prevent turning while you remove and dispose of the nut then remove the stabilizer bar link before discarding the nut. Use the holding feature to stop the stud from rotating during the process of removing and getting rid of the nut. Complete the task by removing the nut from the wheel knuckle along with the discarding of the nut itself. The installation of the new wheel knuckle should start with the opposite steps of removal followed by front end alignment testing for proper adjustments.