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We have info for following modifications of 2002 Mercury Cougar

  • 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

If the ABS warning lamp indicates a malfunction, diagnostic trouble codes are present and should be retrieved prior to ABS service. Diagnostic trouble codes may be retrieved using a Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) tester or a suitable OBD II scan tool. The data link connector is lo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Abnormal Conditions -> Brake Booster Operation Test -> Brake Master Cylinder -> Brake Roughness -> Bypass Condition Inspection -> Lateral Runout -> Non-Pressure Leaks -> Normal Conditions -> Thickness Variation -> Wheel Bearing Looseness
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Brake Roughness

Thickness Variation

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace the disc.

Lateral Runout

Excessive lateral runout of braking disc may cause a "knocking back" of the pistons, possibly creating increased pedal travel and vibration when brakes are applied.

Wheel Bearing Looseness

Adjust the w...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2002 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove drum retainer push nuts, then slide drum off hub, Fig. .
  • If drum is stuck to hub, use suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
  • If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off star wheel, then loosen star wheel, Fig. .
  • Remove hub nut cover and discard.
  • Remove hub nut and discard, then slide hub and one-piece bearing assembly off spindle.
  • Install suitable wheel cylinder piston retainer tool.
  • Remove shoe hold-do...

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