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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 253 (STEERING COLUMN)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSTEERING COLUMNASSEMBLY
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD
Steering Column: Assembly
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION 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).
- Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Install the gearshift lever and the screw.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
Column shift vehicles
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.