2004 Mercury Mountaineer
Mileage
203,024
Service Date
3/20/2021
Services Performed
- Check brake systems hydraulic system components for leaks. Found that drivers side, front section of line has failed and will need to be repaired to fix the issue. Remove all damaged line sections and reshape replacement lines to fit. Install new lines, clips, brackets, and unions to replace bad sections. Perform full brake system fluid flush to remove contaminants and air from the system. Adjust rear brakes and parking brake assemblies if applicable and top off reservoir with new fluid. Perform pressure test to check system for leaks and road test for proper operation.
- Found that the sealing bead was leaking as well as the valve stem. Repair both leaks and check and set all tire pressures to the specified amount.
- Remove the front steering and suspension system components. Disconnect the sway bar assembly and links. Remove the fasteners from the ball joints and bushings. Clean all hardware and rethread as necessary. Clean the chassis mounting points and install new control arm assembly. Lubricate all pivots and torque the hardware to specification. Reassemble the sway bar links and bushing assemblies and reattach and torque the spindle. Reinstall steering components check and or set all tire pressures. Install 4 laser heads on vehicle and take initial measurements. Adjust factory toe angle to specification. Note: Shims, Eccentrics and labor for fixed alignment angles in both the front and the rear are not included.
- Road test the vehicle to verify any alignment concerns. Check and or set all tire pressures. Install targets on the vehicles wheels, and take initial alignment measurements. Adjust the factory toe angle to specification, and verify that the other alignment angles on both the front and rear axles are within specifications. Note: Shims, Eccentrics and labor for fixed alignment angles in both the front and the rear are not included.
John A. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/27/2021
