How to remove and install the steering gear in Mercury Mariner?

Disconnect the battery cable for 2007 or prior models, remove the rear transaxle mount and bracket, detach power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts, remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut, drain power steering fluid, loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, remove front wheels, disconnect tie-rod ends, mark U-joint and Rack And Pinion input shafts with a paint pen or similar tool, place a drain pan under the rack and pinion to catch any spilled fluid, remove rack and pinion mounting bolts and take out the rack and pinion; during installation align match marks on components being assembled so that they will fit together properly when reinstalled later by tightening bolts which hold them in place as directed using torque values specified for each fastener size according to specifications. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed by connecting the diagnostic scan tool to communicate with the module then follow the instructions screen to complete this step correctly; fill the power steering reservoir carefully not to overfill it causing spillage because excessive levels may lead to noise damage seals resulting expensive repairs required time-consuming process involving disassembling car apart again.

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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: AL8Z-3504-BE
$345.21 MSRP: $561.82
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- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaced by: AL8Z-3504-BRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: AL8Z-3504-BRM
$345.21 MSRP: $561.82
You Save: $216.61 (39%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: STG-274, 8L8Z-3504-C, AL8Z-3504-BE, 8L8Z-3504-A, AL8Z-3504-AB, STG-354, STE-17, STE-8
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 8L8Z-3504-C
$345.21 MSRP: $561.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaced by: AL8Z-3504-BRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 7L8Z-3504-DRM
$327.91 MSRP: $520.00
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- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 7L8Z-3504-D, 6L8Z-3504-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 7L8Z-3504-CRM
$374.24 MSRP: $594.55
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- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 7L8Z-3504-C, 6L8Z-3504-A, STG-257
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 8M6Z-3504-A
$566.16 MSRP: $905.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaced by: AM6Z-3504-BRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: AM6Z-3504-AC
$566.16 MSRP: $905.45
You Save: $339.29 (38%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaced by: AM6Z-3504-BRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 7L8Z-3504-C
$374.24 MSRP: $594.55
You Save: $220.31 (38%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Replaced by: 7L8Z-3504-CRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 6L8Z-3504-A
$374.24 MSRP: $594.55
You Save: $220.31 (38%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Replaced by: 7L8Z-3504-CRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 6L8Z-3504-D
$327.91 MSRP: $520.00
You Save: $192.09 (37%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Replaced by: 7L8Z-3504-DRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 7L8Z-3504-D
$327.91 MSRP: $520.00
You Save: $192.09 (37%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Replaced by: 7L8Z-3504-DRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 5M6Z-3504-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering
- Replaced by: 6M6Z-3504-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC | CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: AM6Z-3504-BRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: AM6Z-3504-AC, AM6Z-3504-AB, 8M6Z-3504-A, STE-9, STG-275, STE-16
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Mercury Mariner Gear Assembly - Steering
Part Number: 6M6Z-3504-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assy - Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Replaces: 5M6Z-3504-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Mercury Mariner Rack And Pinion

The Rack And Pinion in Mercury Mariner automobiles is one of the most significant parts, which transfers the rotary movements of the steering wheel into the side movement of the front wheels. This is called the rack and pinion; It has gears that are enclosed in a metallic tube which is fixed on the chassis on one side and the steering column shaft is fixed on the other side to the rack otherwise called the pinion. The majority of the Mariner cars that are currently being produced employ power assisted rack and pinion stearns, where pressure is applied on the rack to make the fluid help in shifting the rack sideways within the tube to help turn the front wheels. Nonetheless, earlier in the use of rack and pinion systems, the manual ones were incorporated in the small cars. In Mercury Mariner category, the hydraulic power rack and pinion can have problems like some old O-ring seals leaking or even some damaged power steering hoses. Signs that indicate a steering rack issue include; tight steering, metallic noises when turning, irregular and constant drifting and dragging towards a particular direction. If the steering wheel becomes loose, or if the car does not react to the direction given by the steering wheel until it is moved a considerable distance, then the rack and pinion gears may be worn and will require replacement. In conclusion, the Steering Rack in Mercury Mariner vehicles are relevant indispensable components that give an accurate control and feel of steering.

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Mercury Mariner Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Gear Assembly - Steering
AL8Z-3504-BE
Q: How to remove and install the steering gear in Mercury Mariner?
A: Disconnect the battery cable for 2007 or prior models, remove the rear transaxle mount and bracket, detach power steering pressure and return line bracket bolts, remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and nut, drain power steering fluid, loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, remove front wheels, disconnect tie-rod ends, mark U-joint and Rack And Pinion input shafts with a paint pen or similar tool, place a drain pan under the rack and pinion to catch any spilled fluid, remove rack and pinion mounting bolts and take out the rack and pinion; during installation align match marks on components being assembled so that they will fit together properly when reinstalled later by tightening bolts which hold them in place as directed using torque values specified for each fastener size according to specifications. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed by connecting the diagnostic scan tool to communicate with the module then follow the instructions screen to complete this step correctly; fill the power steering reservoir carefully not to overfill it causing spillage because excessive levels may lead to noise damage seals resulting expensive repairs required time-consuming process involving disassembling car apart again.

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