The bolts which are used to hold the caliper require a T45 Torx bit. These bolts can become quite tight, so don't buy a cheap tool and expect it to work. Follow normal procedures for any brake job and make sure all surfaces are clean and rust free before reassembly. Inspect the caliper pistons for any dampness which would indicate a fluid leak. Replace if any fluid is present.
To change a CV Axle on a 1998 Mercury Villager, take off the front tire and the caliper assembly. Take off the pad and the rotor. Disconnect the steering knuckle and pull the CV axle off. Replace with new and reinstall the parts.
The CV joints on a 1993 Mercury Villager can be replaced by removing the front tires and the brake caliber. Next, the rotor, tie rod, and bottom ball joint must be removed. Then, a pry bar can be sued to pry the CV joint away from its housing.
According to the website about.com : For a 1996 Mercury Villager , 3.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine : The firing order is ( 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 ) The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 1------3------5 2------4------6 front of vehicle The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Rotor turns counterclockwise.
According to the website about.com For a 1995 Mercury Villager 3.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine The firing order is ( 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 ) The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 1------3------5 2------4------6 front of vehicle The distributor rotor turns COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
Yes. The rotor is held in place from the factory by two clips. These are generally not replaced by some mechanic during a brake service.
Take the distributor cap off and turn the engine. If the rotor turns it's not "stuck".
For the 3.3 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager : The firing order is ( 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 ) The engine cylinder locations are numbered : firewall 1-----3-----5 2-----4-----6 front of vehicle > driver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE The # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the # 1 engine cylinder
Caliper bolts.. dealer item, junkyard, or some auto parts stores
The distributor is held down by a single bolt and simply drops into place. It should be positioned exactly the same as the old one, and the rotor lined up the same way.
If your Mercury Grand Marquis is a 1991 model or older . The 5.0 liter / 302 and the 5.8 liter / 351 has the distributor at the front of the engine The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
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