Steering System: Notes

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000049
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool  
GF0001257
Dial Thermometer 0-220°F 023-R0007 or equivalent
GF0000174
100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751
GF0000997
Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
GF0001258
Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265 or equivalent
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-2-QDX (US); XT-2-LM12 (Canada)
MERCON®
Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye
164-R3701 or equivalent
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RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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