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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1992SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATION4EATREMOVAL (PROBE 2.2L)
1992 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U
Removal (Probe 2.2L)
1992 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 USECTION Removal (Probe 2.2L)
- Remove battery and battery tray. Disconnect main fuse block. Disconnect center distributor terminal lead. Disconnect vane airflow meter, and remove air cleaner assembly. Remove resonance chamber and bracket. Disconnect speedometer cable or speed sensor harness connector. Disconnect interfering electrical connectors, and separate harness from retaining clips.
- Disconnect 2 ground cables from transaxle. Disconnect selector and kickdown cables. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove splash shields. Drain transaxle. Disconnect cooler hoses. Remove stabilizer link assembly. Disconnect tie rod ends. Separate ball joints from steering knuckles. Remove axle shafts from transaxle by prying between shaft and transaxle case. Install plugs into differential drive gears.
- Remove gusset plate bolts. Remove torque converter cover. Mark torque converter and flexplate for installation reference. Remove torque converter nuts. Remove starter and access brackets. Install Engine Support Bar (D87L-6000-A). Remove center transaxle mount and bracket. Remove left transaxle mount. Remove right transaxle mount-to-frame nuts.
- Remove crossmember and left lower control arm as an assembly. Support transaxle using transaxle jack. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. Pry transaxle back from engine to disengage torque converter studs from flexplate. Lower transaxle from vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.