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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - AX4N AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S
Overhaul - Ax4N Automatic Transmission
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Overhaul - Ax4N Automatic Transmission
- Application
- Identification
- Description
- Lubrication & Adjustments
- On-Vehicle Service
- Trouble Shooting
- Notes
- Fluid Level Check
- Preliminary Inspection
- Engagement Faults
- Shift Faults
- All Or Some Shifts Not Present
- Early Or Late Shifting
- Erratic/Hunting Shift Timing
- Soft/Slipping Shift Feel
- Harsh Shift Feel
- No First Gear (In "D" Position)
- No Low Gear
- No 1-2 Shift
- No 2-3 Shift
- No 3-4 Shift
- No 4-3 Shift (Automatic)
- No 3-2 Shift (Automatic)
- No 2-1 Shift (Automatic)
- Soft/Slipping 1-2 Shift
- Soft/Slipping 2-3 Shift
- Soft/Slipping 3-4 Shift
- Soft/Slipping 4-3 Downshift
- Soft/Slipping 3-2 Downshift
- Soft/Slipping 2-1 Downshift
- Harsh 1-2 Shift
- Harsh 2-3 Shift
- Harsh 3-4 Shift
- Harsh 4-3 Downshift (Automatic)
- Harsh 3-2 Downshift (Automatic)
- Harsh 2-1 Downshift (Automatic)
- Miscellaneous Faults
- Band & Clutch Application Chart
- Testing
- Torque Converter
- Removal & Installation
- Transaxle Disassembly
- Component Disassembly & Reassembly
- Notes
- Overdrive Servo
- N-D Accumulator
- Oil Pump
- Valve Body
- Chain Cover
- Sun Gear & Shell Assembly - Disassembly
- Forward Clutch
- Direct Clutch Assembly
- Intermediate Clutch
- Sun Gear & Shell Assembly - Reassembly
- Reverse Clutch
- Planetary Assembly
- Low-Intermediate Clutch Cylinder Assembly
- Low-Intermediate One-Way Clutch
- Final Drive Assembly
- Transaxle Case
- Transaxle Reassembly
- Torque Specifications
- Transaxle Specifications
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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.