Torque Specifications

1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Manual Lever-To-TR Sensor Nut
E4OD, 4F20E & 4R70W 20-29 (27-39)
F4E III, 4R44E & 5R55E 31-40 (42-54)
Oil Drain Plug
F4E III 29-34 (39-46)
CD4E 19-21 (26-28)
Torque Converter Drain Plug
E4OD & 4R100 18-20 (24-27)
4R70W 21-23 (28-31)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Filter Screen
4R70W 80-124 (9-14)
4R44E & 5R55E 71-97 (8-11)
Manual Lever-To-TR Sensor Nut
AX4N & AX4S 97-141 (11-16)
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor/Switch Bolts
AX4N, AX4S & 4R70W 80-106 (9-12)
CD4E 97-115 (11-13)
E4OD 53-71 (6-8)
F4E III 71-97 (8-11)
4F20E 27 (3)
4R44E & 5R55E 71-97 (8-11)
4R100 71-89 (8-10)
Oil Pan Bolt
AX4N & AX4S 89-106 (10-12)
CD4E 124-159 (14-18)
E4OD, 4R70W & 4R100 (1)
F4E III 71-97 (8-11)
4F20E 62-80 (7-9)
4R44E & 5R55E 115-133 (13-15)
4R70W 71-124 (8-14)
(1) Tighten bolts to 10-12 ft. lbs. (14-16 N.m)
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