Is there any replacement parts for a 1967 Cougar?
If you just acquired a 1967-1973 Cougar, or have one that you take out regularly, odds are that the interior has seen some wear and tear over the years. Luckily, interior replacement parts don’t need to be a pain to find, or match to your Cougar.
How to replace the coupler on the steering shaft?
Steering Coupler Rag Joint Replacement 1 Remove the bolts that hold the coupler to the steering box and steering shaft. 2 Loosen the steering column at the brackets so it can be pulled back to remove the shaft from the coupler. 3 Remove the coupler from the steering box. 4 Clean the coupler of any accumulated gunk.
Where can I get the best Cougar interior parts?
NPD sources the highest quality Cougar interior parts in the industry with the widest selection available. Whether your Cougar needs carpeting, floor mats, vinyl, or any other replacement parts, or even custom upholstery sets, you will find what you are looking for right here. We offer only the best for your Cougar so that you can ride in style.
What causes loose steering on a Cougar XR7?
Very often loose steering is due to an idler arm or ball joint being worn, which brings me to the control valve’s other half; the ball stud and slider. The ball stud within the slider housing is attached to the pitman arm and pushes or pulls on the spool actuating rod allowing fluid to fill or empty the cavities in the power steering ram.
Where is the 1976 Mercury Cougar XR7 on sale?
It is located in Beekman, New York, and is being offered for sale with a clean title. The owner has set a sale price of $9,000 for this Cougar. The car hiding under the cover is an attractive looking car. It isn’t finished in its original color.
How do you repair power steering on a Mercury Cougar?
Spray a quick dab of paint on the center link, then rotate the control valve off of the center link. Make sure to turn the control valve counter-clockwise to remove the valve. Turning it in the wrong direction will remove the paint, which means taking the car to the alignment shop.
When did the Cougar XR7 get repainted?
The car hiding under the cover is an attractive looking car. It isn’t finished in its original color. The car was originally painted Light Blue, but the current owner had it repainted in its current color in around 1990. He then parked the car in a heated garage in 1991, and that’s where it stayed until now.