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2005 Mercury MontereyFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Column: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Floor shift vehicles

Install the inhibitor cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Inhibitor Cable Bracket And 2 Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Column shift vehicles

Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Shift Cable Bracket And 2 Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the gearshift lever and the screw.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Gearshift Lever And Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the pocket in the inhibitor for the brake shift interlock solenoid plunger is free of grease and foreign material.

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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.