Question 1

How to service and repair the spindle on Mercury Cougar?

Accepted Answer

The service operation starts with removing the hub. Owners should detach the ABS sensor and remove its wiring retaining clip during brake service when anti-lock brakes are present in the vehicle. The procedure to detach the backing plate starts with clamping and separating the brake tube union followed by backing plate disconnect before securing one side of the backing plate while preventing the parking brake cable's damage. The backing plate seal should be carefully separated next. Drivers should take off the splash shield when working on vehicles that have rear disc brakes. All vehicles require a stabilizer bar link and bushing removal from the front arm before proceeding to detach the tie-bar and disconnect the front lateral arm and then separate the rear arm from the wheel spindle. First step is to remove the wheel spindle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt before removing the wheel spindle. After placing the wheel spindle correctly on the strut and spring assembly it needs to be fixed in position. Proceed with installing the rear arm first followed by the front arm and then the tie-bar to the wheel spindle and then connect the stabilizer bar link along with its bushing to the front arm. Install the splash shield when rear disc brakes exist but follow it with backing plate seal and backing plate installation when vehicles possess rear drum brakes. Bleeding the brake system begins after you connect the brake tube and its brake tube union followed by brake hose clamp removal. To complete the installation process install the hub and then add the ABS sensor and wiring cables with proper attachment of the clip and ABS sensor.

Question 2

How to service and repair the spindle on a four-door on Mercury Sable?

Accepted Answer

Spindle service and maintenance will start with removing either the hub cap or wheel cover on four-door vehicles. Use a measurement tool to find the center hub distance until the fender lip when your vehicle rests on level ground. To begin the process uninstall the wheel hub and bearing before unfastening the brake hose bolt. Also detach the rear brake anti-lock sensor by unthreading its bolt if installed. The brake backing plate needs support from mechanic's wire after bolt removal since it should not depend on the brake hose for support. Discard the nuts together with the washers and flag bolts before their removal. First remove the nut, washer and bushing and discard the pinch bolt to take out the rear wheel spindle by using a large screwdriver to spread the pinch joint if required. Position the wheel spindle then put in a brand-new pinch bolt without applying any torque at this time. The washer installation requires the cupped side facing away from the bushing while you place the tension strut followed by bushing addition with washer and new nut before skipping the tightening step. Mount the lower control arms while installing fresh flag bolts as well as washers and nuts but do not secure them yet. When the suspension reaches the desired height with a jack stand in place you should tighten all the nuts and bolt. After unscrewing the jack stand you should lower the suspension. The installation requires placing a brand-new gasket followed by lining up the rear backing plate while using new bolts for installation. Clear all dirt and rust from the ABS sensor mounting hole before installing both brake anti-lock sensor components with their bolt. Before closing the process put the wheel hub in place and check if wheel misalignment requirements need adjustments.

OEM Mercury Spindle

29 Spindles found

Mercury Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 5L5Z-3105-BA

Mercury Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 5L5Z-3106-BA

Mercury Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: F5RZ-4A013-B

Mercury Spindle, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 3F1Z-4A013-AA

Mercury Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: F7CZ-4A013-AB

Mercury Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: F7CZ-4A013-DA

Mercury Spindle, Passenger Side Part Number: XF1Z-4A013-AB

Mercury Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: F5RZ-4A013-D

Mercury Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: F7CZ-4A013-CD

Mercury Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: F5RZ-4A013-C

Mercury Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: F7CZ-4A013-AA

Mercury Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: F7CZ-4A013-CE

Mercury Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: F7CZ-4A013-DB

Mercury Spindle, Driver Side Part Number: XF1Z-4A013-AA

Mercury Spindle, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 3M8Z-4A013-L

Mercury Spindle, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 3M8Z-4A013-R

Mercury Spindle, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 3F1Z-4A013-BB

Mercury Knuckle Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 7E5Z-4A013-L

Mercury Knuckle Assembly, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 7E5Z-4A013-R

Mercury Knuckle, Passenger Side Part Number: F1VY3105A

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