Q: How to Address Issues with the Steering Shaft in a Mercury Mariner?
A: To fix the steering column shaft, take out the trim, side finish panel, take out the wiring harnesses and the coupling bolt. Take off the old bolt and make sure that the new bolt is tightened to 55 Nm. Be careful when separating the coupling, and take off the dash seal, and look after any damage, then repeat the procedure in reverse.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Steering Shaft on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: To fix steering column shaft, depower SRS and make the steering wheel straight. Do not allow the rotation, but detach the intermediate shaft to prevent Clock Springs damage. Take off and re-attach bolts, and tighten them to a given torque. Lastly, remove the components and power the SRS.