Because of the complexity of this kind of job, it is strongly suggested that you buy a repair manual that explains it in detail. You need to loosen the axle nut with the car on the ground, raise the car, remove the wheel, unbolt the lower ball joint, tie rod end stud, strut lower through bolts, remove the brake caliper, then you can tap the CV shaft stud back and pull the spindle assembly free of the CV shaft. The driver side CV shaft can then be popped out of the transmission. The passenger side CV shaft has a carrier bearing with three bolts holding the shaft to the bearing. Do not try to take the bracket off the engine, it is not necessary. Installation is the reverse of removal.
The instrument cluster needs to be removed to get at the bulbs.
Replace the instrument cluster.
The brakes on the Villager are as straight forward as the brakes on a 1965 Mercury. Only normal brake tools are required.
They are mostly identical, yes.
It's next to the fuses under the dash.
What is the fuel tank capacity of a 1997 Mercury Villager van?
There is no fixing a broken motor mount. Replace them with a new ones.
The ball joints are bolt on parts that don't require any special tools to replace.
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide : ( 20.0 US. gallons )
what is the spark plugs firing order for a mercury villager 1997
replace the dash control unit
The fuel pump is in the fuel tank, and the fuel tank must be removed to access it.