Disassembly & Reassembly: Notes

1982 Mercury Capri L, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD RAPSECTION Notes
CAUTION: Components and fasteners used in steering column design are important in that they can affect vehicle safety and the performance of vital systems if not serviced properly. All replacement parts must be of same part number or equivalent quality. DO NOT use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque all fasteners as specified during reassembly.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.