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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1965CALIENTE 4.3L ENG VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESWHEEL HUBSFRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENTAMERICAN MOTORSNOTES
1965 Mercury Caliente 4.3L Eng VIN F
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1965 Mercury Caliente 4.3L Eng VIN FSECTION Notes
ADJUSTMENT NOTES
- SPINDLE NUT TIGHTENING NOTE:
To seat bearings properly, wheel must be rotating when tightening spindle nut. Unless noted, all nuts must be tightened enough to seat bearings, and then backed off loose and retighted to specifications given for each car.CAUTION: If cotter pin holes do not line up, back off nut ONLY enough to insert cotter pin.
- DISC BRAKE CARS WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT CAUTION - Correct wheel bearing adjustment is very important on these cars. Too much endplay in bearings will cause disc wobble and brake damage.
- DISC BRAKE CARS NOTE: On all cars with disc brakes, caliper assembly must be removed before disc and hub to work on wheel bearings. Caliper-to-disc clearance is very critical on some cars. Be sure to observe all cautions. It is not necessary to disconnect brake lines to remove caliper assembly. Wire caliper assembly up out of way (do not hang from brake lines).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.