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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE GS, 4D WAGON, AX4NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4N
Torque Specifications
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 24 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 1999 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | |||
| Front & Rear Lower Control Arm-To-Body Bolt | 50-68 (68-92) | ||
| Front Upper Shock Mount Nut | 20 (27) | ||
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 25-34 (37-47) | ||
| Contour, Cougar & Mystique | |||
| Rear Control Arm & Bushing Retaining Bolt | 62 (84) | ||
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 30 (41) | ||
| Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car | |||
| Cam Retaining Nut | 129 (175) | ||
| Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Bolts | 21 (29) | ||
| Escort & Tracer | |||
| Rear Control Arm & Bushing Bolt | 63-86 (86-116) | ||
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 25-29 (34-39) | ||
| Upper Strut Mount Nut | 34-47 (47-63) | ||
| Mark VIII | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Cam Bolt | 98-114 (133-155) | ||
| Lower Control Arm Strut Nut | 94-126 (127-172) | ||
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 50-67 (68-92) | ||
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Camber Adjustment Nut | 34-47 (47-63) | ||
| Cam Bolt | 34-47 (47-63) | ||
| Lower Arm Inner Pivot Nut | 141-190 (191-258) | ||
| Mustang | |||
| Rear Camber Adjustment Nut | 66 (90) | ||
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 41 (55) | ||
| Upper Strut Mount Nut | 30 (40) | ||
| Sable & Taurus | |||
| Sedan | |||
| Front Strut Mounting Bracket Nut | 22-30 (30-40) | ||
| Front Tie Rod Lock Nut | 35-46 (47-63) | ||
| Rear Alignment Kit Cam Nut | 40-55 (54-74) | ||
| Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Nut | 50-68 (68-92) | ||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt | 14-19 (19-26) | ||
| Rear Suspension Tension Strut-To-Spindle Nut | 34-46 (46-63) | ||
| Upper Rear Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt | 72-97 (98-132) | ||
| Station Wagon | |||
| Front Strut Mounting Bracket Nut | 22-30 (30-40) | ||
| Front Tie Rod Lock Nut | 35-46 (47-63) | ||
| Lower Rear Control Arm-To-Body Nut | 50-68 (68-92) | ||
| Rear Alignment Kit Cam Nut | 50-68 (68-92) | ||
| Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Nut | 50-68 (68-92) | ||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Lower Arm Bolt | 14-19 (19-26) | ||
| Rear Strut Mounting Upper Mounting Nut | 19-25 (25-34) | ||
| Rear Suspension Tension Strut-To-Spindle Nut | 35-46 (46-63) | ||
| Upper Rear Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt | 72-97 (98-132) | ||
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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.