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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1971CYCLONE BASE, 6.6L ENG VIN S, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD FMXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING COLUMNMOVABLE STEERING COLUMNSDISASSEMBLYNOTES
1971 Mercury Cyclone Base, 6.6L Eng VIN S, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD FMX
Movable Steering Columns: Disassembly: Notes
1971 Mercury Cyclone Base, 6.6L Eng VIN S, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD FMXSECTION Notes
- Disconnect battery, disconnect steering shaft at flex coupling and remove steering wheel trim pad, steering wheel, and the turn signal lever. The wheel should be in the full up position. Disconnect quick coupler for turn signal wiring at lower end of column. Remove two screws on turn signal switch.
- Remove wire harness retainer screw and clip on upper column outer tube and lift switch over the steering column shaft.
- Place gear shift selector in "P" position and insert a wire pin in the ignition lock hole (hole is located between lock cylinder housing and the warning flasher button on cover casting). Turn ignition switch to "ON", depress wire pin, and lift out lock cylinder. Remove lock cylinder spring clips inside lock cylinder housing.
- Insert flat blade screwdriver into recess in drive gear at bottom of lock cylinder housing. Turn drive gear three notches in counterclockwise direction. Remove snap ring, washer, and drive gear. Note position of drive gear to upper actuator teeth for reinstallation.
- Remove phillips screws on cover casting and lift casting off of assembly. The upper actuator may also be removed at this point. Remove selector dial ring (if applicable). Remove upper column trim shroud or shrouds, steering column brackets to brake support bracket, and allow column to drop down. This will expose the ignition switch.
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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.