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1997 Mercury Mountaineer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mercury REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Auxiliary System Vacuum Motor & Solenoid, Replace -> Aerostar
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
Aerostar
- Remove first seat behind driver, if equipped.
- Remove auxiliary service panel, then the floor duct and auxiliary cover.
- Remove push pin...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator
Refer to Figs. through when performing parking brake service procedures.
Removal
- Raise and suitably support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly
- Remove rotor as outlined in "Disc Brakes."
- Remove outboard return spring.
- Remove adjusting screw spring.
- Remove rear parking brake hold-...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Aviator, 1991-06 Explorer & Mountaineer, 1986-06 Ford Ranger & 1986-90 Bronco II w/Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Disconnect wiring at voltage regulator.
- Remove attaching nut and wiring terminal from alternator output terminal.
- Remov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Anti-Lock Or Rear Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ->
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp will light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 V8 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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